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1. Guest Blog: Why Rowing Has Been Such a Large Part of My Life For Over 40 Years

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs

   3 April 2014

   The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, one of the world’s longest running sports events, takes place this weekend. A self-confessed rowing fanatic, we caught up with our Business Development Manager, Charlie Adams. Having competed at Junior, Senior and Masters level, he tells us about his passion for the sport and why it continues to play a major role in

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2. Guest Blog: Getting Ready For My Next Half Marathon

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs

   21 March 2014

   It’s that time of year when long distance running events and marathons are starting to take place. The London Marathon, for example. Our very own Justin, Manager of our Leeds store is a keen amateur runner and he tells us about how he’s getting ready for the Rock & Roll Liverpool Half Marathon. [caption id="attachment_189" align="alignnone" width="300"] Justin, our Leeds Store

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3. Success Story: How I Powered My Way to Powerlifting Victory - Part 2

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Success Stories

   21 February 2014

   In my previous blog, I revealed how I got ready for the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association (BDFPA) Welsh Open Championships including my training routine and diet. So after all that work, how did I get on? The big day: BDFPA Welsh Open Championships The BDFPA Welsh Open Championships were held on Saturday 18 January 2014. Competitors are split into age, weight

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4. Success Story: How I Powered My Way to Powerlifting Victory - Part 1

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Success Stories

   13 February 2014

   We welcome guest blogger Geraint Llewellyn. [caption id="attachment_118" align="alignnone" width="235"] Geraint Llewellyn[/caption] Being a 34 year old full time Manager of an independent health food and supplement shop means I’m a busy man. I’m also Dad to two boys and engaged to be married this May to the beautiful Carlene who has an eleven year old son. As you can tell, I’m

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5. Guest Blog: New Year's Fitness Plans You Can Stick To

   

   Guest Blogs

   10 January 2014

   Motivation is often one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when planning a fitness resolution, because it can't actually be planned for. You may find yourself too busy and tired, not in the right mood, or having just forgotten. A week from now, a month from now, eventually it happens to almost everybody and a resolution to stay fit is

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