.....food for thought?

Every year, many of us make the resolution to get healthy and stay healthy. And with so many luxurious health retreats, there's no reason to put off shedding that old skin, both literally and metaphorically, in order to unveil the new "you."

This could be a much wiser use of that week in the sun?

 Established by a former client of mine after leaving the rat race behind herself and emigrating to Spain. Olive Branch Retreats is located in the heart of the Spanish Wine Region, based in the stunning countryside of Murcia in Southern Spain. 

Triathlon has become the fastest growing mass participation sport, thanks mainly to the popularity of fun running in the UK. Many fun runners are often left wanting more after completing a local charity 10k, going on to a half marathon like the Great North Run or even the London marathon.

A triathlon can quickly become the 'fix' you may be seeking!  Find out what you're getting your self into.....

I thought i'd share with you this tried and tested approach to long and short term goal setting.

I have personally used this my self on many occasions and have also used it with many clients to great effect.

                                             Give it a go....

You don’t have time to get to a gym. Or you simply don’t enjoy exercising there. The good news is that so many people are now choosing to bring the gym in to their home.

 

Your body's biological clock can become desynchronised when you travel rapidly through several time zones. The resulting jet lag may affect your physical and mental performance.

During a light, long-haul flight, melatonin production by the body is inhibited, disrupting sleep, throwing the body completely out of sync and leading to jet lag.

Squeezing regular workouts in between client meetings and business dinners can be a challenge, especially when you're operating out of a hotel in an unfamiliar city.

Here are some practical tips to ensure a hectic schedule doesn’t interfere with your fitness goals

Whenever I discuss fitness issues, I never separate exercise and nutrition - ever. Exercise and proper food intake go hand in hand: Tom and Jerry, Ant and Dec, jelly and ice-cream. Some things just need to stay together.

Most of the blunders I see in the world of fitness stem from lack of knowledge or misinformation.

Simply learn these 10 rules and apply them on a daily basis to ensure you become lean and healthy.

Dining out in quality restaurants is a great pleasure of mine. Whether socially, or for business purposes, it is something that I really enjoy. However, if you are trying to reduce your calorific intake and reduce your waist line, what should be a pleasurable experience can feel like a necessary evil in your quest for a slimmer figure!

 

Business travelers who want to squeeze in exercise on the road have a variety of options, ranging from using portable workout gear in their rooms, hitting the hotel gym or using the internet to find running routes only the local’s favor.