Foundational Fitness - exercise, nutrition and lifestyle specialists


		Metabolic Typing posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Jo A personalised approach to eating for optimal weight, health, and performance



		Improving Posture posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Dan 'Posture' is a buzz word used by many people in health, fitness and rehabilitation. But what do we really mean by good posture, why is it so important, and how can we help you improve yours?!



		A different kind of exercise coach posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Dan Dan explains how training as an exercise coach benefits his clients



		Ready to ski? posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Dan Ski injuries are common. Mainly this is due to the fact that the recreational skier is ill prepared for the slopes. Dan discusses the elements required and suggests some exercises using the Swiss Ball.



		Swiss Ball Exercise at home posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Alys Alys suggests how to get the most out of your stability ball at home and suggests a few fun exercises



		CHEKMate posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Heather Remsden Kim Algar testified to the benefits of Jo's holistic approach



		Thinking of slimming for summer? DON'T! posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Jo There is no denying that ‘Dieting’ is a modern phenomenon. So why do so many of us need to ‘diet’? And why are we so confused about the best way to lose weight and eat healthily? What is it about the modern diet that leaves so many of us with weight/health problems?



		Stressed Out? Read on.. posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Christine Modern Life is full or stress, but sometimes the least obvious stressors have the most significant affect on our health. Christine discusses the variety of stressors and how they interact to reduce our bitality.



		SWIM 1: GENERALISED vs. CORRECTIVE STRETCHING posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Jo A comparative look at the benefits of corrective stretching as compared to more traditional 'generalised' stretching



		SWIM 2: DEMYSTIFYING CORE TRAINING posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Jo ‘Core’ has been the buzzword in health and fitness in recent years. But what is ‘core training’, and how can we most effectively use it to improve swimming performance and prevent injury?



		SWIM 3: MAXIMISING R&R posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Jo As the holiday period approaches, so does a welcome break in training, but how can we ensure swimmers maintain their health and fitness and return in the New Year fully refreshed?



		SWIM 4: ORGANIC FOOD posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Jo In recent years there has been increased awareness of the organic movement. Public opinion and media coverage seems to be turning in favour of the benefits of organic food. But exactly what is the difference between organic and non-organic food, and how can eating organic benefit the swimmer?



		SWIM 5: DIETARY INFLUENCES ON CORE CONTROL posted 28 Mar 2006 - submitted by Jo How can what we eat affect our core? And what dietary recommendations should we be making for swimmers to get the most out of their middle?