marathon runners do it way longer

One of the big problems in the fitness industry today is this desire to make everything just way too complicated, from the individual exercises to the training routines. Then there’s all the fancy gadgets and machines in all the gyms.

Because of this, too many people feel overwhelmed and never even start a fitness program because it seems way too complicated. Or, they quit not long after starting for the same reason.

The great news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. Not only can exercises and training programs be simple and easy to do, they can get you even better results in less time than those complicated programs!

How is that possible, you ask? Firstly you need a proper plan. If you just turn up at the gym, wander around aimlessly doing a bit of this and bit of that, your results are going to be underwhelming. If you follow a well designed exercise plan, like P90X or the popular Adonis Golden Ratio System (does it really work?) then you know that many thousands of people before you have used it and got results.

Next, enter the dumbbell! It’s a simple piece of equipment, it doesn’t take up much space, it’s easy to use, it’s versatile and it gets results.

Just combine easy dumbbell exercises with some simple training techniques and strategies and you’ll have a lifetime of results producing fitness training ahead of you! Read More »

Few things in the world can be compared to running your first marathon. It is replete with both the mystery of a great novel and the nerves of your first day at school.

Your initial stab at 42km (26.2 miles) can be daunting, but with the correct training and race-day techniques, your debut marathon will be remembered always – hopefully for all the best reasons.

To help you train, we have put together top four top tips which every first-time marathon participant should consider before their first race:

Develop a training program which works for you

There are plenty of training programs that recommend doing ‘silly miles‘, even as a first-time runner. Generally, rest and recovery is just as crucial as running, but running six days in a week..! These programs are developed by people who have participated in many marathons and lost perspective on what is necessary or possible, for a first-timer. Train your body in recovery too. Read More »