Great video today, that outlines a solution to the problem of getting access to fresh vegetables in large cities – by growing them yourself using a windowfarm with minimal set-up costs. I love “outside the box” thinking like this, especially when its effect is maximised by embracing the global reach of the Internet. For more […]
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Following on from my previous post featuring Jamie Oliver on his quest to improve diet in the US, today I have a great video from Governor Schwarzenegger about tackling the problem of childhood obesity. He talks about the improvements that have both already been made and those that need to be made in California and
Schwarzenegger on Childhood Obesity: Let’s work Together. Read More »
I came across this great parody of modern life today, made me smile. Reminds me of the people who spend 20 mins trying to find the closest parking space to the supermarket, instead of parking futher away and have a 2 minute walk.
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Jamie Oliver is currently in America fighting the crusade against poor eating and obesity. In much the same way as he did in the “Jamie’s School Dinners” series on Channel 4, he is visiting schools and communities and using the power of knowledge to help transform people’s lives. So profound has his impact been, that
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I’ve just come back from a fantastic day at Exeter University. I went with James Marshall, of Excelsior Training, to help him run a support day for gifted athletes from all over South Devon. We spent the morning running through warm-ups, circuit training and agility exercises suitable for all athletes to help improve their abilities
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That’s a deliberate misspelling on the title, to find out why you’ll have watch the source of the inspiration behind today’s post. I must admit I am sucker for tales of triumph over adversity and the film “The Pursuit of Happyness” is probably one the of the best I will ever see. Why? Because it
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Today’s post is about legendary Strength coach Joe DeFranco. Joe is famed for his balls-to-the-wall training and for getting serious results with the athletes he works with. Joe’s training philosophy is based around the maxim “No gimmicks, just hard work” He has successfully combined elements of power-lifting training (West-side Barbell methods), traditional strength training, functional
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Today’s inspiration comes from non-other than Mr Will Smith. Yes he’s been the Fresh prince, a man in black, Muhammed Ali and even a superhero with a bad attitude called Hancock. But, today he is my Friday inspiration…and heres why: “Greatness exists in all of us”
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Adding a link to the blog of a renowned strength and conditioning coach called Robert dos Remedios, or coach ‘Dos’ as he is affectionately known. Coach Dos has been training athletes for over 20 years as was recently featured in an article in the UKSCA journal. Famed for his tough, no-nonsense and passionate approach –
A fantastic challenge to a 1960’s world record is due to take place this year. Felix Baumgartner and team Red Bull have spent the past 3 years planning the world’s highest, longest and fastest freefall parachute jump. Felix will be taken up 23 miles above the Earth’s surface and will jump alone, aiming to break