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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO TIM???
I'd like to share with you a story about one of my clients. His name is Tim. Almost exactly a year ago, Tim came to me and asked for my...

Nicky Jenkins
Oct 22, 20184 min read


7 Ways to Beat Cold & Flu
Have you noticed that the mornings are getting a little dark now and there is a distinct drop in the temperature? In all honesty it's...

Nicky Jenkins
Aug 29, 20183 min read


7 ways that alcohol can sabotage your fitness
We are more than half way through our 80 day sober challenge and alcohol has been the hot topic of conversation in our house for weeks...

Nicky Jenkins
Aug 17, 20185 min read


When is a Calorie not a Calorie???
When it comes to choosing foods, no matter what your goals are, you need to be mindful about the calories you are selecting. What we're...

Nicky Jenkins
Aug 13, 20185 min read


THE CHANTILLY RUN - COURAGE
By Nicky Jenkins FINALEMENT – PART 3 – THE RUN (LA COURSE), CASTLE SERIES, THE GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON TRIATHLON) I love the...

Nicky Jenkins
Jul 25, 20186 min read


THE CHANTILLY CYCLE
By Nicky Jenkins PART DEUX – THE CYCLE (LE CYCLE) - CASTLE SERIES GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON TRIATHLON) So there I am, feeling...

Nicky Jenkins
Jul 25, 20185 min read


THE CHANTILLY SWIM
By Nicky Jenkins PART 1 – THE SWIM (LA NATATION), CASTLE SERIES GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON) I’ve made it to the start line. A...

Nicky Jenkins
Jul 25, 20184 min read


Pre-Race - Chantilly Sunrise
By Nicky Jenkins The Pre-Race sentimental Preface CHATEAU DE CHANTILLY - CASTLE SERIES GAUNTLET (MIDDLE DISTANCE/HALF IRON) Pre-race...

Nicky Jenkins
Jul 25, 20182 min read


Be Like the England Football Squad
BY JOHN WITHINSHAW Wasn't the England world cup game against Sweden superb? This is coming from a non football fan and I really enjoyed...

Nicky Jenkins
Jul 9, 20182 min read


Can I be Ultra?
By Nicky Jenkins If Carlsberg did Ultras... oh no, wrong beer. I would really like to share my experience with you from the Heineken -...

Nicky Jenkins
Jun 14, 20186 min read


How a transition to Strength & Conditioning can give you that extra edge in Triathlons...
Personal trainer John Withinshaw explains how adding strength and conditioning to your training program at any level can lead to improved...

Nicky Jenkins
May 23, 20183 min read


Boxing is Therapy
I have been teaching Boxercise for nearly 3 years now, in various forms (grown-ups, after school clubs, teenagers). And what can I say? I...

Nicky Jenkins
May 11, 20183 min read


Do you sit at a desk all day? In a car? Here are 4 hip mobility exercises to help loosen you up.
Wouldn't it be awesome to be able to move your hips like Shakira or Ricky Martin? I mean come on, those guys have some serious...

Nicky Jenkins
May 9, 20183 min read


We all have access to a LEGAL DRUG
Exercise isn't always all about body image, toning, fitness goals or big muscles. We talk to one of John Withinshaw's clients, who...

Nicky Jenkins
Apr 20, 20184 min read


Joint mobility vs Mobility scooter
John Withinshaw on why "gum bumping" is not enough to warm you up... Here's the scenario........ So it's the weekend and you've arranged...

Nicky Jenkins
Mar 31, 20183 min read


4 of the best exercises to improve your running
Wait? I'm supposed to do something other than just run?... John Withinshaw gives us his 4 best exercises to help make you a better...

Nicky Jenkins
Mar 31, 20182 min read


While you weren't sleeping...
We examine why not sleeping enough can make you HANGRY and FAT. Ever wondered why you're killing it in the gym and not seeing the...

Nicky Jenkins
Mar 31, 20185 min read


5 great healthy alternatives to bread for breakfast
Proper nutrition is vitally important in allowing the human body to perform and recover from the demands of exercise and daily life. By...

Nicky Jenkins
Mar 31, 20183 min read


To Sprint or not to Sprint?
John Withinshaw reveals how, and why, he incorporates sprinting into his own exercise regime. "Life is often compared to a marathon, but...

Nicky Jenkins
Mar 31, 20182 min read
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