Oliver's blog

Pedometer on steroids

Written by: Oliver on 27th Jan 2012
nike fuelband
The new Nike+ FuelBand is part pedometer, part performance monitor. Just like all other pedometers this new wrist band from Nike will track your running, dancing, football or any other activity you may be doing but this monitor then ... Read more >

January detox is pointless

Written by: Oliver on 9th Jan 2012
January detox
According to the British Liver Trust, going on a detox in January is not only pointless but can even be detrimental to your long term health. A month long breakwill you lead you into a false sense of security, people often think that if ... Read more >

Lose weight with the 'Bug'

Written by: Oliver on 12th Dec 2011
Tried every weight loss diet and fad to hit the glossies but not found one that actually works? Well here is an idea that could work for you. The 'Bug' is a clever little gadget that records every step you take, calories burned and more. ... Read more >

Help a little boy walk

Written by: Oliver on 12th Dec 2011
Vigo
You could help a little boy walk and play with his friends. I know we are all bombarded with requests from charitys these days and especially at this time of year our pockets are already being emptied quicker than we'd like but if you ... Read more >

How fit are you, really?

Written by: Oliver on 9th Dec 2011
physical fitness test
We are very happy to announce the launch of the new physical fitness tests on the website today. We have been doing them in the office and it has well and truly unleashed the competetive side in all of us. ... Read more >

UK women are the most obese in europe

Written by: Oliver on 28th Nov 2011
bmi
Women in the UK are the most obese of any country in Europe according to a study by the European Union. The European Union's data agency Eurostat found 23.9 percent of women in the United Kingdom were recorded as being obese from 2008 to ... Read more >

Run on the beach in the sun

Written by: Oliver on 21st Nov 2011
Brighton Brooks Beach 10km
A big Well done to all those of you that took part in the Brooks Brighton 10km on the seafront this weekend. Unfortunately I didn't run it myself depsite badgering lots of friends to do it, I was injured once again, wakeboarding injury ... Read more >

3 months free gym membership with David Lloyd

Written by: Oliver on 16th Nov 2011
free gym membership
Get in shape for christmas for FREE at your local David Lloyd gym. Want to squeeze into that dress for the christmas party or just not keen on exercising outside in the winter months then take advantage of what those lovely people over at ... Read more >

Healthy smoking?

Written by: Oliver on 11th Nov 2011
e-cigarette
'Smoking' and 'healthy' are not two words that I would usually put in the same sentence. This subject is one I feel very passionate about, my parents both smoked a lot when I was growing up - to a child, the stench and the ugliness of it ... Read more >

My dog ate my trainers

Written by: Oliver on 7th Nov 2011
My dog ate my trainers
We've all done it - whether to a loved one or boss, we've all exaggerated the truth to excuse the fact we havent done something or cant manage to do something! As a personal trainer, i have heard some great excuses as to why someone cant ... Read more >