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Nell McAndrew’s Marathon Race Day Tips
With the London Marathon fast approaching, there’s only a few days left for those running to prepare for the big event. But before you cross the start line, Nell McAndrew shares her Race Day Tips to ensure you start off on the right foot. … Continue reading
Basketball Coaching: Out Now
Basketball is one of the most spectacular, dynamic and popular team sports on the planet, requiring a high level of fitness and skill. And success in basketball comes from a player’s ability to consistently execute the fundamental skills of the game … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Basketball, Books
Tagged Alexandru Radu, Basketball, basketball coaching, Worcester Wolves
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The Other Giant Leap for Mankind
How Jonathan Edwards set a world record that’s still standing 20 years later Ben Oakley The Open University In the late evening Scandinavian sun at the 1995 World Athletics Championship, Jonathan Edwards, a British triple jumper, was the tenth to … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Author, Books
Tagged Athletics, Ben Oakley, Jonathan Edwards, Podium, Triple Jump, World Record
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Strength and Conditioning for Football
The new season kicked off last Saturday, but it’s strength and conditioning (S&C) in pre-season preparation and training that will keep the majority of players injury-free as they return to play. But the work doesn’t stop there. S&C is now an integral … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Books, Football, Goalkeeping
Tagged Football, Manchester City FC, Mark Jarvis, Simon Bitcon, Strength and Conditioning, West Bromwich Albion FC
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Nell McAndrew’s Guide to Running
Welcome to my guide to running. Whether you want to learn how to get started or – like me – you’re always looking for tips on how to get faster, I hope my book helps you achieve your goals. Running is … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Books, Running
Tagged 5k and 10k, London Marathon, Lucy Waterlow, Nell McAndrew, Running, training schedules
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Top Tips for Keeping your Fitness New Years Resolutions in Check
Keep your New Years Resolutions in check with some top tips from Gavin Morey, author of the Twelve Week Fitness and Nutrition Programme for Men and the Twelve Week Fitness and Nutrition Programme for women. Food basics Leave the bread and pasta off … Continue reading
Bloomsbury Institute Event – Anita Bean talks sports nutrition
Ever wondered what Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis, Andy Murray or Bradley Wiggins eat? Anita Bean, bestselling author of Food for Fitness, reveals the dietary secrets of successful sportspeople and explains how you can use the same strategies to take your … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Nutrition
Tagged Anita Bean, Bloomsbury Institute, Food for Fitness, Sports Nutrition
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Q&A with Gavin Morey author of the Twelve Week Fitness and Nutrition Programmes
Gavin Morey is the author of two new fitness books – the Twelve Week Fitness and Nutrition Programme for Women and the Twelve Week Fitness and Nutrition Programme for Men. He is a highly experienced fitness consultant and muscle therapist … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Fitness, Health, Nutrition
Tagged 12 week fitness programme, Fitness, Fitness writing, Gavin Morey, nutrition
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How to Eat for Maximum Performance
Guest post by Anita Bean Whether you are a competitive athlete looking for those ‘marginal gains’ or you simply enjoy working out for fitness, a great nutrition plan will help maximise your performance. It can help you train harder and … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Books, Nutrition, Sports Science
Tagged Anita Bean, Food for Fitness, Maximum Performance, nutrition, Sports Nutrition
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David Moyes Is The Right Man, But Only If…
When the news broke that Sir Alex Ferguson was stepping down as manager of Manchester United and the name of his successor was revealed the following day, I was one of those who claimed that David Moyes was the logical … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Books, Football
Tagged Alex Ferguson, david moyes, Football, Manchester United, René Meulensteen
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