April 20, 20150Comments

How to train for a mud run or obstacle race in less than 3 hours a week.

Mud runs and obstacles races are rapidly growing in popularity and each year there are more and more of them to enter. They range in distance and severity. But not

by Kerry Eddie

Articles

Nutrition

Training

July 23, 20141Comments

How to fuel your body for exercise

Fuelling the body for exercise I have had a lot of questions from readers & clients this week about how to fuel your body for exercise as lots of you are really

February 6, 20140Comments

The benefits of exercising outdoors in the Winter

Exercising Outdoors Yesterday the weather was brutal. Very strong icy wind, pouring rain. The grass was sodden, but that didn't stop the FitCamp crew from turning up. The ladies were dressed

by Kerry Eddie

Training

August 16, 20130Comments

How to know if you are training hard enough – overtraining & under training symptoms

It has been a great week watching the World Athletics Championships. It is always full of surprises & exciting performances. In the heptathlon the top 5 athletes from last years Olympics were

by Kerry Eddie

Training

August 9, 20130Comments

Myth Busting – belly fat & 6 pack abs

Myth Busting - belly fat & 6 pack abs There are so many fitness myths that people still get caught out with. This week I had a client say to me

by Kerry Eddie

Training

March 22, 20130Comments

Resistance Training – Fighting the ageing process

How resistance training can help you drop fat, fight off old age, and improve your health. At the end of our Outdoor Workout session this week we were having a bit

by Kerry Eddie

Mindset

Training

March 8, 20130Comments

How to get the best from your training & maximise your results – stepping out of your comfort zone.

I was working with my athletes at the track the other night and did the usual post session evaluation. They had been doing a standard, interval training session on the

by Kerry Eddie

Training

February 8, 20130Comments

Why you need to stop exercising

If you want to enjoy the FULL benefits of exercise, to improve your health, to get fitter, stronger, have more stamina & energy so that you can keep up with the

by Kerry Eddie

Motivational

Training

November 30, 20120Comments

Do you have a plan?

I was doing a presentation to athletics coaches last week on planning & the planning process. In it I was stressing the importance of having a plan for everything. The

by Kerry Eddie

Training

November 23, 20120Comments

Crunch v Plank – Best Ab exercise?.

I spent many years in the gym as an athlete performing hundreds & hundreds of crunchies & ab curls. They were hard so must have been good for you.

by Kerry Eddie

Motivational

Training

September 19, 20120Comments

Exercise & how to stay motivated

Exercise & how to stay motivated So you have just started out on a new exercise plan positive & full of determination but after a few days or weeks your interest

by Kerry Eddie

Motivational

Training

September 14, 20120Comments

Preparation – the key to success

Preparation -The key to success is in your preparation. This is something that I have learned through my time as an athlete, teacher, coach and personal trainer. Leaving no stone unturned in your

by Kerry Eddie

Training

August 31, 20120Comments

HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training

HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training This is a training method that involves a period of really hard (intense) activity (work) followed by a short period of rest or active recovery.

by Kerry Eddie

Health

Training

July 13, 20120Comments

The NEAT way to burn-off calories

Are you really doing enough to keep your body fit? - The NEAT way to burn-off calories According to recent studies, even regular vigorous gym / Bootcamp sessions can’t counter the

by Kerry Eddie

Training

May 16, 20120Comments

Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles

Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles Core exercises are an important part of a balanced fitness program, however, core exercises are often neglected. Here are some of the

by Kerry Eddie

Featured

Training

November 4, 20110Comments

Running Tips

Running tips 1. Build up your training gradually. Remember the further you run the more rest you will need. Lots of running and no resting means fatigue and poor tissue redevelopment.

by Kerry Eddie

Featured

Training

October 10, 20110Comments

Exercise Outdoors

Do you workout in a confined air-conditioned gym and stare at the same walls every day? Are you bored with the same exercise routine? Do you want to consistently perform at your

by Kerry Eddie