Fitness Talk

BMI is something very recognisable that for some cray reason we measure our ‘fatness’ on. Well let me tell you exactly why this is a whole lot of clap trap!

Today we talk about RPE: rate of perceived exertion. What is it, how do you interpret it and most importantly how and why should you use it in your fitness regime?

We have all had some OMG thoughts these last few weeks, a change of direction - reflections on life. What has lock down done to your perspective?

A week in to the level 2 drop in restrictions and I have heard a LOT of people say there were some blessings from working from home. What does our new normal look like now?

It was all really cool and novel when we started, but when you are trying to do a million things in a confined space with severe restrictions on your life, there has to be a point where we all declare enough is enough. So how do you motivate yourself (and your fitness) out of it? 

In todays show we are going to look at motivation. Around 80% of new years resolutions are broken by around early March. With Covid 19 etc etc that could accelerate how many of those remaining ones fail. So how do you stay motivated to keep on track?

It is well known that exercise is good for us for very obvious reasons, but did you know about all the OTHER benefits for mental and emotional health. Exercise promotes a range of chemical reactions in the brain, releasing both the well known dopamines and also norepinephrine which controls stress response. 

How are you feeling? How are you coping with Lock down?

What challenges are you facing right now?

Some tips to help you get into a positive headspace.