The Health Minister

30/05/2022

⁣One of the hardest things I’ve done but equally as rewarding - If you’re looking for a challenge that’s physically and mentally tough, I highly recommend you sign up to the SF base camp. ⠀
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For me thats one event down, two to go.. ⠀
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08/05/2022

⁣My challenge for 2022! ⠀
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A snapshot of the UK Special Forces selection process - Run by The S.F Experience
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Loadstone Aptitude is a combination of 3 events, these are:⠀
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1. The SF Base Camp⠀
2. Point To Point (This must be undertaken using Self-Navigation)⠀
3. The Fan Dance⠀
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Both Point To Point and the Fan Dance must be completed with 45lbs excluding food and water, and a mock weapon (supplied).⠀
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May 21st 2022, Bring it on!!! 😬⠀
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01/03/2021

No matter your age or athletic ability, strength training is a must!

Why? Muscle mass naturally decreases with age, but strength training can help reverse the trend.

And there is a lot more to strength and conditioning training. It offers some of the best ways for you to get and stay fit and healthy throughout your life.

Click the link to find out more.

There is a lot more to strength and conditioning training. Find out how It offers the best ways for you to lose weight, get fit and stay healthy.

24/02/2021

It’s the final countdown..

As you’ve all heard April 12th will be the day gyms reopen.. Fantastic news!

Be prepared! If you’re already training, great!

If not, and you’ve decided you’re going to wait until they open to start a health & fitness plan, understand when the day comes, it will be a tough start, physically and mentally..

It’s always best to start your transformation journey as soon as you can and plan things in easy manageable steps, what ever your goals maybe. This way it’s easier to start and better for you to keep going long term without falling for the stop start yo-yo quick fix crashes, that don’t work!

What are you doing today that will help assist you for tomorrow?

22/02/2021

⁣Try this lower body workout.. ⠀
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If you don’t have some of the equipment you’ll have to be a little creative. You can use any weighted object to help with more resistance. ⠀
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WORKOUT.. ⠀
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EXERCISE 1: FRONT SQUAT - 5 SETS X 8 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 2: KB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT - 4 SETS X 10 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 3: LATERAL LUNGES - 4 SETS X 10 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 4: SINGLE LEG HIP THRUSTS - 4 SETS X 10 REPS P/S WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 5: PALLOFF PRESS & STEP - 4 SETS X 12 ALT REPS P/S WITH A 1 MIN REST⠀
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Try it out

20/02/2021

⁣B.C.T.A. (Bacon, Chicken, Tomato, Avocado)⠀
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A quick, easy and tasty lunch recipe. ⠀
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Try this nice twist to a BLT sandwich, it’s easy to make and delicious, and importantly fits your nutritional macro needs, assisting you in meeting your health & fitness goals. ⠀
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RECIPE.. ⠀
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5g COCONUT OIL ⠀
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1 RASHER UNSMOKED BACON ⠀
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2 SPRING ONIONS, CHOPPED⠀
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1 CHICKEN BREAST, SLICED IN HALF⠀
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1 BEEF TOMATO, CUT INTO SLICES ⠀
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QUARTER OF AN AVOCADO⠀
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STEP 1 - Melt the oil, ⠀
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STEP 2 - Fry the bacon on both sides till crispy ⠀
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STEP 3 - Add the chicken to the pan until cooked through ⠀
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STEP 4 - Add the spring onions and fry for 1min ⠀
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STEP 5 - Arrange the items on a plate as a stack, using the chicken as a base⠀
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I tend to enjoy this higher protein meal on my days off training. But you can enjoy this anytime of the week. ⠀
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476 Calories ⠀
9g Carbs ⠀
47g Protein ⠀
28g Fat ⠀
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Recipe taken from one of my recipe books - Real food to fuel your workout. Click in to my bio to find out more..

17/02/2021

How to be the top of your game and how do you improve your sports specific fitness?

We all know fitness is important, but did you know that specific fitness to any given sport is vital if if you’re looking to be the best at your game.

For example a boxer will need explosive and aerobic fitness within a 3mins period with 1mins rest then repeat for several rounds, if they only trained aerobically they would fatigue fast and feel unfit, Therefore sports specific conditioning must be considered part the training plan.

Click below to find out more.

Every athlete or sports person knows how important sports specific fitness is to his/ her performance. Find out how to improve your game.

15/02/2021

⁣Do you regularly go for a run or jog.. ⠀
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What ever your level of fitness may be, a good level of strength is essential to hit personal bests, injury free. ⠀
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Here’s a workout that focuses on speed strength and balance, great for those that enjoy running. ⠀
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It starts complex so please don’t try this if you have any back issues. ⠀
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WORKOUT.. ⠀
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EXERCISE 1: DEADLIFT INTO OVERHEAD PRESS - 5 SETS X 5 REPS WITH A 1-2 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 2: SINGLE LEG RD - 4 SETS X 10 REPS P/S WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 3: BANDED KETTLEBELL SWINGS - 4 SETS X 15 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 4: VERTICAL JUMPS - 4 SETS X 10 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 5: SHOULDER TAP PLANKS - 4 SETS X 20 ALT REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST⠀
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13/02/2021

Quick fix nutrition

If you’re looking for quick fixes - believe me there isn’t any! If that’s in your mind then unfortunately you will find out the hard way. Creating and living with the right nutrition balance is key to success - Fact!

But what do you do in between meals, and what if it’s a manic day, what’s your go to???

That can sometimes be the catalyst to reach for the unhealthy “impulse snack” and unless you have a back up plan, it can slowly take you off track and undo all that good work - we’ve all been there right...

I recommend keeping healthy snacks close by. One for example I particularly enjoy are mixed nuts, they taste great and is an easy way to break the hunger chain in between meals to keep you full enough for the next one. Nuts are high in fat and fibre, but don’t be alarmed as that makes them more filling and just a small amount won’t make you pile on the kgs.

A handful is likely to satisfy your hunger for longer, making you less likely to reach for that unhealthy impulse snack.

Give them a go..

10/02/2021

Core conditioning must be considered part of your training plan, and more than just for aesthetic reasons.

Visible Abs are technically made in the kitchen through sound nutrition. But when it comes to building your core strength, it is vital to do it the right way!

Click below to find out more.

core conditioning exercises should be an absolute must in your workout! But often neglected, find out why this is so important.

08/02/2021

⁣Try this upper body workout.. ⠀
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If you don’t have some of the equipment you’ll have to be a little creative. You can use any weighted object to help with more resistance. ⠀
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WORKOUT.. ⠀
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EXERCISE 1: CHEST PRESS - 5 SETS X 8 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 2: REVERSE GRIP INVERTED ROW - 4 SETS X 10 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 3: BENT OVER REVERSE FLY - 4 SETS X 10 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 4: CLOSE GRIP PUSH UPS - 4 SETS X 10 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST ⠀
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EXERCISE 5: HAMMER CURLS - 4 SETS X 12 REPS WITH A 1 MIN REST⠀
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Try it out