There are many things you need to consider when starting any kind of training. Often it can be the simple things that get overlooked or forgotten about. In the following article we look at some common dos and don’ts that can really help make a difference to your training routine  whatever that may be.

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Stretching…Really?! I guarantee most of you will be thinking “oh great, another fitness article telling me I should stretch – bol@$cks to it, I’ve never stretched and I’m fine”. Am I right?! Stretching in the Marines Stretching is a must as far as Royal Marines Recruits are concerned. Read the full story

We have all been guilty at some point of skipping lunch or eating something we would usually not want to from a cafe or cafeteria through lack of choice. With all the good intentions in the world it is not always possible with our hectic lifestyles to make and prepare sandwiches the night before work.  As we all know sandwiches from a shop are often expensive and a little disappointing.

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Too many people these days skip breakfast, using the excuse that they are too busy. In truth, most people who skip breakfast do so on purpose thinking it will help them lose weight, but this could not be further from the truth.

Using the excuse of “lack of time” or “too busy” is not credible, everyone can get up 10 minutes earlier to put some cereal and milk in a bowel. Even if your sleep is that important, or you have only had a few hours, a Tupperware container with cereal and milk can be taken and eaten on the bus, the tube or even at the traffic lights in the car. I personally have done this numerous times following late working evolutions where my sleep has been a priority, however, I have always ensured I have had my breakfast.

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