That sounds suspiciously like a test. Do I pass? Do I fail? Is someone going to appear with a clipboard, a whistle, stopwatch and a red pen… No. It is not like PE at school, don’t worry A benchmark session simply gives us a starting point and a way to see progress that can be …
You might see “benchmark session” on the timetable and think… Read More »
The honest answer is… It depends. Helpful, I know It depends on the exercise, the aim of the session, your form, how you feel that day and what you have already done. If you are doing a strength exercise and the first repetition looks exactly the same as the last, your technique is controlled and …
How do you know when it is time to lift a heavier weight? Read More »
Walking downstairs suddenly becomes a carefully planned activity. Sitting down is fine. ^^ Depending on how low the toilet seat is… But it is often getting back up again… I get it. This comes up from time to time when people start exercising again after a while. It is called delayed onset muscle soreness, or …
Because it had started raining. Why am I sharing this? She had completely stopped running. Then one day she realised she could do a bit if she wanted to. Including rescuing the washing ^^ Great for British weather. She called it “Practical fitness”. And I love that. Sometimes you notice you are getting fitter and …
Massive well done to Katie on her marathon And as amazing as completing it is, that part of her review really stood out. Enjoying it. Coming back injury free. Smiling. It is easy to judge everything by what we did not do. No personal best. Feeling nervous. Not quite where we think we should be …
“I enjoyed my marathon and returned injury free with a smile on my face.” Read More »
That was the message from someone at Fruci Fit when they sent me this the other day. From the outside, we might just look like another place with weights and mats. So why would you pay that much for a gym membership? Conventional gyms have their place and work brilliantly for plenty of people. If …
That I need to share… You do actually have to put the work in. ^^ I know, I know… it’s not what we want to hear. But it is the truth… As Sarah shared here. Well done, Sarah 🙂 We can give you the plan, coach you through sessions, help with nutrition and adapt exercises. …
^^ amazing to hear Nicola has been showing up through busy weeks, work, life and all the usual things that can get in the way. And she has just completed FruciRox too ^^ our in-house event for everyone at Fruci Fit to have some fun and see the work they have been putting in. Results …
“I’m 62, now retired, and the fittest I have ever been.” Read More »
That was the message that came through. Alongside a blood pressure reading of 114/77. Seven weeks after stopping medication, their blood pressure was still stable. A lovely personal update. And a reminder that progress can happen away from the scales. Now, we do not have a secret for blood pressure. Age, genetics, stress and lifestyle …
“7 weeks today off the medication and stable BP” Read More »
That was part of a message I got last week. She had walked from the campsite to the Minack Theatre. Rough, rocky ground. Then high steps up from the beach to the theatre. And back down them again. The next day? Her legs were tired, but she said they were not painful. “Knee exercises and …
