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  METRO, AUGUST 2011

                      WITH JUST UNDER ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES BEGIN, LUCY FRY TALKS TO SOME OF BRITAIN’S BEST ATHLETES TO SEE HOW THEY ARE PREPARING FOR WHAT COULD BE THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THEIR CAREER For all British athletes it must [...]

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• RUNNING FREE, JULY 2011

  THERE’S MORE TO RUNNING THAN… RUNNING! PERSONAL TRAINER LUCY FRY OFFERS SOME CROSS TRAINING ADVICE TO KEEN 10K RUNNERS It is probably not necessary to tell anybody reading this magazine about the physical and mental benefits of running. So many of us love it, and for so many reasons, over and above just raising levels [...]

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  READER’S DIGEST, JUNE 2011

              THE SECRET LONG-DISTANCE RUNNER In April 2010, 38-year-old lawyer, Alex Flynn competed in the 150 mile adventure race, Marathon des Sables, taking place over 6 days in the Sahara Desert in Morocco. On the second day it was about 143F. Alex’s skin was burning and his feet were beginning [...]

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  BODYFIT, APRIL 2011

      MAYBE A MARATHON? Now in its 31st year, the London marathon remains one of the best marathons in the world in terms of scenery, organization and atmosphere. What’s more it seems to be fairly unpredictable weather-wise, with previous runners battling through heat, rain, wind and even snow! Whatever the weather though, and as [...]

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  MEN’S HEALTH, MARCH 2011

  TAKE A STAND Think a clap pushup is an achievement? Well think again. And while you’re at it, MH will show you how to do the ‘impossible’ handstand push up. A bodyweight equivalent of the military press, the HSPU gets you godlike shoulders while also strengthening the upper back, triceps and wrists. It even rips [...]

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  BODYFIT, JANUARY 2011

    READY, STEADY SNOW! Anyone who has ever experienced it knows that nothing beats a perfect day on the mountain– sun blazing, fluffy snow and the odd hot chocolate stop. And what’s more, unlike most things we enjoy, cruising down the mountain is actually good for you! Fitness-wise, there are plenty of benefits to hitting [...]

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  MEN’S HEALTH, NOVEMBER 2010

  HANG TOUGH So you thought that three sets of 30 press up was impressive? Well we’re going to show how to ace some truly tough workout challenges. First that ‘impossible’ one-arm chin up is well within your grasp. The chin-up in 4 moves: 1)     Grab the bar with a neutral or supinated grip. Hang below [...]

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  DIVA, OCTOBER 2010

  BACK TO BASICS Leading back pain website backpainexpert.co.uk estimates that 4 out of every 5 adults aged 16 or over ‘will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime, whether it be only for one or two days or longer periods of several months.’ So why is it so prevalent? Long car journeys, carrying [...]

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