Stories, Inspiration, News, Advice, Tips and Opinions from Paul
Does exercise make you lean?
Are we missing something? Does exercise really keep us lean - or is it specific to each person?
Why 30 minute workouts can be so effective
People often ask me - ‘You can’t do a workout within 30 minutes – surely you need more?’
But what’s wrong with a 30 minute workout – especially on an average day when most of us spend at least an hour or two swiping our phone screens regularly?
Why Personalised Exercise Plans are so important
Fashion cultures, exercise fads and diets come and go. Sometimes, they’ll suit us, and sometimes they won’t. Much of the guidance we read in the press, social media, or even general health guidance is based on a ‘one size fits all’ approach. ‘Do this, take that, or try this out’ – but do they really get to the root cause of a problem?
Are you missing a vital mineral? - Reducing muscle soreness, cramps and fatigue
When your muscles are engaged in the rapid fire contraction and relaxation of physical exercise, if there is too much calcium (the initiator of contractions) and too little magnesium (the initiator of relaxation), muscle cramps and build-up of lactic acid can result.
To train or not to train? When to come back to fitness after illness
If you want to avoid recurrent illness and constant fatigue, it’s imperative to take a patient approach to coming back to exercise.