WoW – Monday’s Workout 19/11/12
Ball and band general endurance circuit Circuit training is one of the most effective ways to get fit and burn calories at the same time. The non-stop nature of circuit training means that this is also...
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The fighter’s workout In the world of sport, boxers and MMA fighters demonstrate the broadest and highest range of fitness ability. They are strong, powerful, athletic, lean, mobile, flexible,...
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Weight Training for Weight Loss
I know many women that are not over-weight…they may be a size 8 or 10, have a healthy Body Mass Index (carry the correct weight for their height – according to the government guidelines) and look slim....
View ArticleWoW – Monday’s Workout 21/01/2013
The mixed bag circuit You’ll need a few pieces of exercise equipment for this workout but once you have set them up and get started, it’s a simple three-lap race to the finish! Set everything up in...
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Women, weight & weight training part 1
I have just returned from my daily trip to the gym. While I was there, I noticed an interesting phenomenon. The gym I use is a big, open plan, well equipped room but it seemed there was an invisible...
View ArticleWoW – Monday’s Workout 04/03/2013
Burpee/press up pyramid This is a great quick-fix workout when time is short or, alternatively, can be used at the end of your regular workout as a “finisher”. Press up/Burpee Pyramid Stand with your...
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An introduction to the Paleolithic Diet
The Paleolithic Diet is an approach to nutrition that is sometimes called the Caveman Diet, the Hunter Gatherer Diet or the Stone Age Diet and is based on the eating habits of humans over 10,000 years...
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Diet Wars!
With summer fast approaching, it seemed timely to post an article about eating for weight loss… Diet is a dirty four-letter word! It implies a short-term fix for what is often the result of years of...
View ArticleWoW – Thursday’s Workout 30/05/2013
(Medicine) balls to the wall This workout is short, sharp and effective – everything a bootcamp workout should be. Perform five non-stop laps against the clock but don’t sacrifice form for reps as...
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Get Lean & Stay Lean Part 3
4) Activities of daily living (ADLs). Have you heard of the 23/1 rule? The 23/1 rule states that just because you did an hours exercise doesn’t mean you can sit on your butt the other 23 and expect to...
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Paul Mumford shows you how to run
HOW TO RUN – BAREFOOT! ultra-FIT’s Paul Mumford shows you how to run barefoot, following up on the two articles he wrote on the subject in the spring on 2013. Get 13 issues of ultra-FIT for the price...
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Summer Shape Up workout – YouTube
SUMMER SHAPE UP! ultra-FIT’s Paul Mumford show you how to Shape up for the summer (if we get one) with this high-powered workout. At least the workout will get you hot! GREAT £ SAVING SUMMER SUBS OFFER...
View ArticleVince DelMonte & Obi Obadike – Talk Fitness Modelling
Vince DelMonte & ultra-FIT cover model and columnist Obi Obadike talk fitness modelling
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Fitness Tip or Myth – sweating & weight loss
Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s it wasn’t uncommon to see people out exercising wearing suits made of PVC. These suits, normally with elasticated cuffs, ankles and neck, were designed to promote...
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NEPA – what is it and why do you need it!
Good for them & good for you! So, you go to the gym 3 times a week and you work really hard during those few hours. There is no denying that you’re doing yourself a lot of good but,...
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WoW – Monday’s Workout 05/08/2013
Today’s workout is inspired by boxers and boxing, it’ll challenge both muscular endurance and aerobic fitness…just like boxing, but without the risk of getting hit in the head! Mind you might want to...
View ArticleCardio Confusion – your guide to CV exercise Part Two
Different approaches to aerobic training So now you know how to monitor your exercise intensity and how long/how often to exercise, let’s look at the different ways you can choose to perform your...
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Cardio for fat loss – what’s best?
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You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet!
Week in, week out I see the same people doing the same cardio workouts. Minute after minute, hour after hour they spend cycling, rowing, running or attending group exercise classes and yet very few of...
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Sledgehammer Fitness Part 2
Routines Here are a few suggested methods for getting the most out of your hammer training. Be prepared to scale the workouts listed to suit your individual needs and goals. Make sure you warm up...
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