Three hardy lads braved Snowdon in what started out with quite fierce weather, the purpose of the day was to learn new routes around Snowdon but what we found out about ourselves was more important as we balanced on Crib Goch in quite shocking visibility and 50 mph winds. Admittedly it did get quite scary at one point where we all thought ‘We are in trouble’ but we gathered our thoughts,Read More...
Blenheim Palace Charity Fundraising Challenge We are extremely proud to support Blenheim Palace staff in their upcoming fitness challenge, #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left:Read More...
Following on from last years success at Snowdon, we would simply like to run another “Bike & Hike”weekend. You can just bike, just hike or hopefully both – The weekend will be Friday 14th June – Sunday 16th June 2019. If you want to both ‘Bike & Hike’ then on the Friday then we will get up to Yorkshire as early as we can and spend as much as the day as weRead More...
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Did you start off with good intentions and week by week your commitment and motivation have ebbed away? We all put on a few pounds in winter. Christmas overindulgence, long dark days and lack of sunshine can cause comfort-eating, SAD syndrome and a lack of energy. What motivates you? According to a new report by Psychology Today, we all have a different motivation profile and different ways of approachingRead More...
Lacking motivation? Read these ten reasons why exercise is good for you… and kick start 2017 1. Exercise wards off disease. It can slow or help prevent heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis (bone loss) and loss of muscle mass. 2. Improved strength and stamina. You should find you have more energy and a better physique. 3.Read More...
Why incorporate circuits into my fitness regime? Ben: ‘To improve strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination.’ What does it involve? Circuit training is a series of exercises performed in a consecutive manner. A good circuit training course works the different sections of the body individually and usually includes a combination of both aerobic exercise and strength (resistance)Read More...
Stuck on ideas for loved ones, family and friends this Christmas? Treat them to a Project Active voucher and help them get 2017 off to a healthy active start. Do you know someone who has been talking about getting fit for ages? Perhaps there’s a wedding on the horizon? A friend trying to tone up or lose weight? Or a colleague looking to take the step up to the next level in their sport? Why notRead More...
Join us for a New Year’s Eve boot camp on 31st December and burn off those excess calories gained over Christmas. We’ll be meeting at the Black Prince pub in Woodstock at 10.30am before making our way to the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. The boot camp will be made up of different exercises to work out all parts of the body: Mobility & stability Upper & lower body strengthRead More...
The 2017 challenge… After last May’s very successful Hadrian’s Wall Walk, we have decided to up the challenge for next year. So we’re heading to the west coast of Scotland to hike the West Highland Way. The West Highland Way is a 154km (96mile) hike. It is unquestionably Britain’s most spectacular long-distance walk, and an exhilarating challenge – taking you from the outskirts ofRead More...
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