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Keeping Up With Your Fitness Friend

April 15th, 2010

You have probably heard that exercising with a companion is a major key to success in weight loss or fitness: it’s also the basis of my profession as a personal trainer!

Early this morning, under a beautiful blue sky eerily free of planes courtesy of the Icelandic volcano, I observed just how many joggers in Battersea Park were accompanied by a friend or partner.

However, it can be a frustrating experience if you are significantly less fit than your friend.

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Fitness Over 50

November 6th, 2009
Fitness Over 50 Through Exercise Outdoors

Fitness Over 50 Through Exercise Outdoors

I have to admit, I was worried. Last week, a client of mine expressed interest in trying out British Military Fitness’ fitness assessment (an adapted version of the British Army’s standardized fitness test, grading candidates on speed and endurance in a number of challenging categories). » Read more: Fitness Over 50