Just another lifestyle blog you'll probably never read..
The London marathon is one of the biggest and most famous distance running events in the world.
This year (2017) my wife Susan ran it, and I watched it as a spectator.
To be perfectly honest, (as a spectator) it was an experience I hadn’t anticipated or expected.
Every day there seems to be a new story regarding sugar and the effect it is having on our health.
We are being told how it contributes to all manner of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Sugar comes in many forms and in almost every food we eat.
So are all these forms of sugar bad for our health?
Last updated on May 5th, 2017
Scientific studies and research are continually publishing the numerous health benefits of weight training.
They include a wide range of physical and mental benefits.
The message is slowly getting through, and this form of fitness is becoming far more popular than ever before.
No longer is weight training an activity for testosterone-pumped guys grunting & groaning, whilst wearing stupid baggy trousers and a grotty t-shirt!
Gyms have developed into modern, clean environments with excellent facilities, personal trainers and a mix of male and female clients.
A lot of older guys and girls are now using the gym, and lifting weights.
..and they’re reaping the benefits!
Last updated on June 22nd, 2017
On January 20th I underwent a vasectomy.
You can read my vasectomy story, in which I recorded events leading up to, during, and after the surgery.
As I mentioned in the article, I have to wait 5 months+ before I get the official ‘all-clear’ from my local health authority.
I have to send away semen samples for analysis at 4 months post-surgery and again after 5 months.
I get why there is such a delay in the process, but at the same time it’s a little frustrating having to wait so long.
However, there is a simple test you can perform at home, using a vasectomy test kit, that can detect sperm in semen following a vasectomy.
Last updated on May 5th, 2017
Many of us (me included) try not to miss a workout when we’re feeling a bit rough.
But should you exercise when you have a cold?
Sometimes we’re not sure what to do for the best – especially if it’s ‘just a cold’.
Does vigorous exercise actually make your symptoms worse, or will it help strengthen your immune system and promote faster recovery?
Good news and bad news really..Continue Reading
Last updated on May 5th, 2017
The reason I like the title of this article is because only a couple of weeks ago I spent a weekend away in the countryside with my wife.
My wife is very much into walking – usually long distances, up mountains and over rough terrain. (She’s Scottish, so it’s in her blood!)
Since we met, I’ve enjoyed walking a lot more, especially the physical challenge and drinking beer afterwards social aspects.
Anyway, the walk we found was reasonably easy.
It was a lovely Spring day, and the walk was only about 40 14 miles long.
Despite not being a hardened walker, I really enjoyed the day, met some nice people along the route, saw some beautiful scenery, and enjoyed the fitness side of it too.
Oh, and spent some quality time with my wife of course!
It led me to thinking about other activities we could do together in order to challenge us, keep us fit, and for us both to enjoy.