My great friend, client and Ex-Dubai resident Adriana Angelova, has just recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to climb Mount Toubkal- North Africa’s highest mountain (rising an impressive 4000m above sea-level). Now safely back in Bulgaria, yet clearly still buzzing from the experience, I asked her to write a little bit about her training and … Continue reading Climbing Mount Toubkal: A Personal Perspective
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Navigating Health & Fitness With Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism (or underactive thyroidism) happens when the thyroid doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. Initially this doesn’t cause too much of an issue, however over time it can lead to serious health issues, such as high cholesterol and heart issues. Hypothyroidism can develop due to a variety of factors including: Hashimoto's Disease, thyroid surgery, an iodine … Continue reading Navigating Health & Fitness With Hypothyroidism
5 Simple & Effective Exercises to Make You a Better Hiker
So you want to start hiking, but you’re not sure how to prep for that first big outing into nature? That’s OK… the good news is you can prepare your body with some really simple at-home exercises, in fact, all you’ll need to do is add a few more minutes to your normal workout routine … Continue reading 5 Simple & Effective Exercises to Make You a Better Hiker
You Are What You Eat: The Ultra Edition
There’s a saying in ultra-running which goes something along the lines of, ‘ultra running is actually an eating competition with a little running thrown in,’ and for sure its not all that wrong, if you’re going for big distances expect to eat A LOT and if you don’t get the eating part right; don’t expect … Continue reading You Are What You Eat: The Ultra Edition
How to Find the Best Personal Trainer in Sharjah (for You)
You wouldn’t invest in a new car, a family holiday or even your child’s education without first researching the various available options, checking their pros and cons and deciding which purchase would be best suited to your needs, so why do so many people do so little research when employing a personal trainer? Hiring a … Continue reading How to Find the Best Personal Trainer in Sharjah (for You)
4 Amazing UAE Mountain Treks for Beginner-Hikers
As the weather finally begins to cool and everyone’s thoughts begin tuning to activities in the great outdoors, we all remember that no one does winter-season better than the UAE. Every year the country launches a slew of new outdoor activity options… with everything from record breaking zip-lines, sporting events and training options, to kayaking, … Continue reading 4 Amazing UAE Mountain Treks for Beginner-Hikers
Why You Really Should Consider Creatine
You’d have to have been living under a rock if you weren’t aware of this mighty little compound taking the world by storm. Once the preserve of ‘Gym-bros’ hoping to pack on some extra muscle, the benefits of Creatine for women peri and post menopause is now really coming to the fore, with impressive improvements … Continue reading Why You Really Should Consider Creatine
7 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Home Personal Training Session
Like everything in life there are pros and cons to a home personal training session. On one hand you have the comfort of a completely private session, the undivided attention of the trainer and all your home comforts, yet on the other- you don’t have a gym-team hard at work preparing the perfect workout space. … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Home Personal Training Session
Why Not Every Race Needs to Be, (or Even Should Be) Your ‘A’ Race
Each year we’re seeing more and more local and regional events joining the trail and ultra calendar, and it’s making it really tough to decide where and when to race. As trail runners we often gravitate to the next extreme; longer distances, more elevation, increased technicality, even temperature extremes with races held in deserts, or … Continue reading Why Not Every Race Needs to Be, (or Even Should Be) Your ‘A’ Race
5 Incredible Women You Need to Follow After 40
There’s no escaping it, our 40s and 50s can be a real rollercoaster: emotionally, physically and mentally. Seismic life events, high stress lives and the physical and mental challenges that peri and post menopause have a significant impact our health, wellbeing and confidence.While we all know prioritising fitness and wellbeing, can significantly help our resilience … Continue reading 5 Incredible Women You Need to Follow After 40
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