11 miles, over 25 challenging obstacles, 4 seasons of British weather in one day - we ask why O.C.R events are continuing to enjoy huge success and how the FFA team got on at Tough Mudder!
It has been a little while since our last newsletter but with lots of action, challenges and success to report we hope you enjoy this bumper edition.
If you have been diligently maintaining your routine and still have stubborn fat and cellulite lingering around, here’s something you should know.
Calorie deficit is a key term when it comes to specific weight loss goals. But what is it, how do you achieve it, and how can you create a plan that is feasible to stick to in the longer term? Find out in FFA’s latest blog.
Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other. Find out what top tips FFA have to offer to improve your running performance.
Injury is as much an emotional recovery as a physical. Find out how to come back from injry stronger with the latest top tips from FFA.
If one thing is inevitable in life it is that our bodies are going to age. But can exercise and the type of exercise we do actually delay the ageing process? We find out in the latest blog from FFA.
With the shortest month in the calendar now behind us, and the surprise of some glorious sunshine over the last week or so to help defeat those winter blues, it has been a fantastic opportunity to get outside and keep on track with goals set earlier in the year.
Find out why training longer and harder can make it hard to shift stubborn fat - the theory, the science and how you can make your training work for you.
January, that magical time in the fitness calendar, when everyone is super motivated. I just love this time of year as everyone is in good spirits and really up for it.
Fat burning zone or high intensity? FFA finds out how effective that Boxing Day walk will really be at burning off those Christmas calories.
Leptin is one of the most influential hormones when it comes to your body’s ability to control weight and burn fat. If you haven’t heard of the“fat burning” hormone then FFA is here to shed some light on the implications that this lesser known hormone has.
With Christmas fast approaching this edition takes a peek at some of the festive events that clients have been enjoying, as well as setting up your possible new goals with a little science behind shedding that unwanted fat.
Without the necessary micronutrients, your body will never function at its optimum
level and you will potentially be missing out on the results that you are after. If you
are not very familiar with micronutrients, then read on, as the latest FFA blog
discovers the important role they play in your performance and how to ensure you
are giving your body enough of what it needs.
It has been 2 weeks since I took part in the 5th Obstacle Course Race World Championships (O.C.R.W.C.) in Essex. Find out how I got on in the World Championships of the world’s biggest growing sport.
Can you believe we are coming towards the end of November? I know that many of you are starting to look forward to the celebrations and gatherings planned throughout the festive season.
We know science has a role to play in shedding those last few pounds, but what can you do nutritionally to help your progress? Here are the top tips from FFA for hitting your targets.
There are 2 key reasons (well hormones actually) why people with excess fat often struggle to burn it off: Find out the science behind it all in this latest blog from FFA.
It has been a little while since our last Newsletter. Summer has come and gone and the evenings are drawing in. Clients have been training hard, competing and setting new goals.
No matter what your particular diet, high-carb, low-carb, clean eating, Paleo, vegan - your goal is to fuel your body to optimize your training and racing. Check out our top 6 tips for success.