Friday Inspiration

What a week….

Massive well done to Ritchie and Andy – you’ve both done me proud this week Here’s why (click on each picture to view full size): Don’t forget to check out my Facebook group for all the very latest news.

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Through the Roof…

A great documentary film is due to be released very soon. It tells the story of two physically impaired, but mentally determined women who take on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa back in January of this year. Erika Davis, a paraplegic since 2005 becomes the first ever paraplegic female athlete to make

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Chilled-out Inspiration

I’ve recently turned my hand to surfing, something I’ve wanted to do for a long-time. I’ll be honest…I absolutely suck at it at the moment – I’ve had a good day if I can sit on the board waiting for a wave without falling off it! I do love the challenge of it – and

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Un-related inspiration…

Great video here of Danny MacAskill from 2009 performing some amazing trials stunts in and around Edinburgh. The stunned reactions by the passers-by make the video even more special. I like to keep up with amazing athletes from all sports. They provide me with the inspiration that “Imposible is nothing.”

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Age is just a number…

I’ve encountered a lot of people this week complaining that they are too old to get in shape or that “middle-aged spread is enevitable”. I tend to belong to the school of thought that age is a number, not an excuse. To prove my point, here are two examples that would even shame most people

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Friday Inspiration: Joe DeFranco

Today’s post is about legendary Strength coach Joe DeFranco. Joe is famed for his balls-to-the-wall training and for getting serious results with the athletes he works with. Joe’s training philosophy is based around the maxim “No gimmicks, just hard work” He has successfully combined elements of power-lifting training (West-side Barbell methods), traditional strength training, functional

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