Like everyone, I feel the need to look for a new bike once in a while. They really are things of beauty and the promise of extra speed for less effort seems to make that hefty price tag seem quite reasonable. If you browse the various forums,
Author Archives: admin
Training hard not losing fat?
There is actually a lot of evidence to suggest that those engaged in long duration exercise do NOT manage their weight particularly well. My theory is this: Very often they got involved in such exercise, like triathlon in an attempt to improve their health and manage their weight
The missing ingredient
A rather apt subject line for a nutrition blog, I think you will agree. The missing ingredient I am about to talk about though is NOT a herb or spice. It’s not something that is going to add flavour but it is something which can
Are you really that fat?
Levels of leanness are a bit like fitness, both are a matter of perspective. What might be good for you may be not so good for The Browniees. The problem with competitive people is that they tend to compare
Should you be low carb?
I met face to face with an old client the other day. He weighed in at 127 kg this time last year and is now 94 kg. He is a big guy naturally and when I mean big I don’t mean fat, he is just a powerfully built man – incase you’re wondering I’m not!
Don’t bonk like Jonny
Its all over the internet…… The sad, yet incredibly heart warming footage of Alistair Brownlee helping Jonny over the finish line on Sunday. But why did this happen?
Fat after holidays?
Triathletes are a funny breed. I mean why would anyone even consider running a marathon after 2 miles in a cloudy lake and then a hellish bike ride! I guess by nature we are slightly extreme. Whilst that might be good for sport and other aspects of our lives, it
When should a triathlete diet?
I was chatting with a new client on the phone yesterday about when is the best time to try and lose fat. Quite rightly, he told me that he wanted to lose some weight now, when training was not at it’s toughest. Sadly this is not the way most people go about their fat loss.
My daily training and nutrition
My daily routine is pretty simple and I’ve found that works best for me. I get up, eat a good breakfast, usually of omelette, fruit, coffee and rye bread. I’ll then work for a few hours, then train late morning – this will
How to be your best
I spend a lot of time in gyms and with people who train. I’ve noticed a theme….. There is a group of people who lead their lives with intensity and there are those who do not.