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Born to Run
Running used to be a necessity, the only way early humans could survive and thrive and spread across the planet. You ran to eat and to avoid being eaten. You ran to find a mate and impress her, and...
View Article7 Reasons I Love Parkrun
Everyone is welcome. Run with your children, push toddlers in their buggies, even run with your dog if you want to. Being surrounded by nature is one of life’s simple pleasures. No traffic, no...
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JB Personal Training Review of the Year 2012
As we approach the end of an amazing Olympic year, we'd like to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support and congratulate our growing JB Personal Training family on some fantastic...
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Bread: Less is More
Bread is such an omnipresent staple of western diets. Since their invention in the 18th century by the eponymous Earl, sandwiches have become the default lunch for many, with a staggering 11 billion...
View Article7 Factors to Consider when Choosing a Personal Trainer
It is a big decision to hire a personal trainer. It signifies that you are finally ready to prioritise your health and do what it takes to achieve your fitness goals. If weight loss is your goal, it...
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Metafit: Join the Fat-Burn Revolution
I first came across Metafit™ at our local gym in Swindon. Keen to try anything new, I signed-up for the next class. Many of the other members were saying that they were intrigued by the fact that it...
View ArticleDo YOU Fartlek?
I was originally introduced to Fartlek training by highly-respected Swindon Supermarine rugby coach, Steve Bartlett. It was very much in keeping with his no-nonsense approach to fitness training. The...
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Are you supporting your partner to achieve their fitness goals?
Be honest. How supportive are you towards helping your partner reach their fitness goals? In my experience as a personal trainer, it is clear that family and friends have a huge influence on an...
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7 Simple Healthy Strategies for Eating Out
Eating out is no longer the luxury it once was for our parents' generation. According to the government's "Family Food Report 2011", we each spend an average of £50 a month on eating out, with a...
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Swindon Ladies go from Couch to 5K in 8 weeks with Run JB!
Only eight weeks ago, our latest beginners' running group met at Lydiard Park in Swindon for the first week of Run JB's Couch to 5K course. This Saturday morning, they got up bright and early to run...
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What's that coming over the hill? It's Team JB in Monster Race 2013!
Team JB were buzzing with anticipation this morning at the prospect of taking part in Monster Race 2013 just a few miles up the road at Charlton Park Estate near Malmesbury (best known for hosting...
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JB Personal Training Review of the Year 2013
Wow! It has been an amazing year for the JB Personal Training community! As it draws to a close, Jules and Shona would like to thank all our loyal customers for their fantastic support throughout...
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What are compound exercises and why are they so effective?
A compound resistance exercise is a multi-joint movement which works several different muscle groups simultaneously. Examples include the “daddy” of all bodyweight exercises – the squat – and the...
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I've run my first 5K - what next?
Running your first 5K gives an enormous sense of satisfaction. Many of those who have completed our Couch to 5K beginners’ running course find it hard to believe that only a couple of months...
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Stay one step ahead with our latest fitness class!
Mention a step fitness class and it usually conjures up images of aerobics-style choreographed routines introduced by Gin Miller in the Eighties. Luckily, with JBPT PowerStep, you don't need...
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Cracking Finale to our latest Couch to 5K Running Course
The drizzle didn't spoil the finale to our latest Couch to 5K course at Lydiard Park this weekend! Spurred on at Swindon Parkrun by fantastic support from Team JB and their running leaders Becky and...
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Corporate Responsibility and Wellness – Is Obesity your Boss’ Business?
I was delighted to hear last week that Simon Stevens, the new head of NHS England, has highlighted the role that business has to play in addressing the obesity crisis. Having called for greater...
View ArticleNEW Beginners' Pilates Classes come to Swindon
As a Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor in Swindon I often get asked “would Pilates benefit or compliment my existing training schedule?” To answer this question, let me start by explaining what...
View ArticleThe Art of Running Recovery
With exactly seven weeks to go until the Reading Half Marathon, those of you who have been following the Run JB training plan are looking forward to a recovery week. The concept may not be familiar to...
View ArticleCotswold 24 Hour Relay Race
Cotswold 24 Hour Relay Race Review By June Lawrence Just over a year ago - when I measured my running distance by counting lampposts – if anyone had told me I would be running three 9km cross country...
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Smashing that PB could be simpler than you think
Have you been running for over a year and reached the point where your race times have plateaued? Are you frustrated with not being able to break through a personal best and not sure what to do about...
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5 Ways to Beat the Bloat this Christmas
The Christmas party season is fast approaching and we all naturally want to look great at this time of year. Reducing bloating can make a huge difference to how you look - and more importantly feel -...
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How to Enjoy Carbs without Putting on Weight: Part One
In this first of a series of blog posts on nutrition, we will be begin to explore the three main food groups (also known as macronutrients). We will examine what they are, why the body needs them,...
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