Stay on course

“Right turn Clyde…”

I shouldn’t laugh, but a story in yesterday’s paper made me giggle.

A girl who booked a holiday to Costa Rica only realised she had got the wrong flight when she hopped into a cab and showed the driver where she needed to go, and was told she was in the wrong country! Instead of Costa Rica, she had been flown to Puerto Rico!

1,300 miles off course! Apparently there some some kind of ‘cock-up’ at the Travel Agents and the wrong flight code had been entered… So she ended up spending another £800 on flights to get back to her original destination, losing 4 days of her holiday!

Oops!

That’s what happens when you take your eye off the ball…

A small slip up here and there, a moment of distraction, and before you know it, all chaos breaks loose! Sound familiar?

A word to the wise; keep an eye on what you’re eating. Look out for potential pitfalls and food ‘hazards’. Look for alternatives and don’t let yourself go miles off course, by relaxing and not forward planning.

If you want to get to your destination asap – a smaller waist, slimmer legs, smaller bum etc – then take minimal wrong turns, shortcuts or dead ends.

Steer clear of dodgy agents like wine merchants, fast food joints and snack shops.

Instead plot your course, stick to it and get to your final destination in the quickest possible time…

Otherwise, find yourself ‘miles’ from where you want to be!

Diets can STINK!

A Croatian man has apparently lost 160 pounds of weight, by existing on a diet of garlic and onion!

When his doctor told him that at 26 stone he needed to lose weight or risk dying, the man took it upon himself to try something different… No kidding!

On a funny note, my guess is, that with heavy and persistent garlic breath, the 160 pounds of weight he lost was in fact his girlfriend, as she ran for the hills to avoid the smell!

"Row, row, row your bike, gently down the street"

Ok, so I stole a line from a kids nursery rhyme, but it seems to fit the description of this fitness gizmo that’s been around for a while it would seem, but has only just caught my eye.

It’s called the ‘Rowbike’ and as the name suggests it’s a hybrid vehicle combining a bicycle with a rowing machine mechanism that drives the pedals.

The innovative ROWBIKE is propelled along the road, reaching speeds as high as those of a bicycle when the rider rows his arms and legs similar to stationary rowing machine, but steers like a traditional bike, with the added benefit of taking one of the world’s most complete and effective workout outdoors.

Designed by the man who brought you the ROLLERBLADE, this machine offers a full-body cardio workout that is not only low-impact but pretty unique, as you can see.

Now I’d love to give one of these a go in the local park, but I can’t say I’d want to risk life and limb out there on the main roads. What happens if you need to do an emergency stop? Would you become impailed on the pulley system?

If you love your cardio and you’re looking for something new to spend your hard earned cash on, take a look at their website HERE.

Otherwise, feel free to stick to your regular Concept 2 rowing machine and some bodyweight circuits. Cheaper, simpler and less eye-catching!

"Row, row, row your bike, gently down the street"

Ok, so I stole a line from a kids nursery rhyme, but it seems to fit the description of this fitness gizmo that’s been around for a while it would seem, but has only just caught my eye.

It’s called the ‘Rowbike’ and as the name suggests it’s a hybrid vehicle combining a bicycle with a rowing machine mechanism that drives the pedals.

The innovative ROWBIKE is propelled along the road, reaching speeds as high as those of a bicycle when the rider rows his arms and legs similar to stationary rowing machine, but steers like a traditional bike, with the added benefit of taking one of the world’s most complete and effective workout outdoors.

Designed by the man who brought you the ROLLERBLADE, this machine offers a full-body cardio workout that is not only low-impact but pretty unique, as you can see.

Now I’d love to give one of these a go in the local park, but I can’t say I’d want to risk life and limb out there on the main roads. What happens if you need to do an emergency stop? Would you become impailed on the pulley system?

If you love your cardio and you’re looking for something new to spend your hard earned cash on, take a look at their website HERE.

Otherwise, feel free to stick to your regular Concept 2 rowing machine and some bodyweight circuits. Cheaper, simpler and less eye-catching!

"Row, row, row your bike, gently down the street"

Ok, so I stole a line from a kids nursery rhyme, but it seems to fit the description of this fitness gizmo that’s been around for a while it would seem, but has only just caught my eye.

It’s called the ‘Rowbike’ and as the name suggests it’s a hybrid vehicle combining a bicycle with a rowing machine mechanism that drives the pedals.

The innovative ROWBIKE is propelled along the road, reaching speeds as high as those of a bicycle when the rider rows his arms and legs similar to stationary rowing machine, but steers like a traditional bike, with the added benefit of taking one of the world’s most complete and effective workout outdoors.

Designed by the man who brought you the ROLLERBLADE, this machine offers a full-body cardio workout that is not only low-impact but pretty unique, as you can see.

Now I’d love to give one of these a go in the local park, but I can’t say I’d want to risk life and limb out there on the main roads. What happens if you need to do an emergency stop? Would you become impailed on the pulley system?

If you love your cardio and you’re looking for something new to spend your hard earned cash on, take a look at their website HERE.

Otherwise, feel free to stick to your regular Concept 2 rowing machine and some bodyweight circuits. Cheaper, simpler and less eye-catching!

Reveal your Inner Athlete

In one form or another you’re an athlete.

Maybe you don’t realise it yet…

Here’s a bit of fun for all you domestic athletes out there.

Try the ‘Reveal your Inner Athlete’ test HERE

Apparently I’m a BMX Rider!

Reveal your Inner Athlete

In one form or another you’re an athlete.

Maybe you don’t realise it yet…

Here’s a bit of fun for all you domestic athletes out there.

Try the ‘Reveal your Inner Athlete’ test HERE

Apparently I’m a BMX Rider!

Get outdoors and just move your body!

I LOVE New York Exercise!

Well, much as I love to travel and sightsee, there’s always time to fit in some exercise along the way! The thing I love about New York is that you can drop and do 20 push ups in the street and no one bats an eyelid!

And so it was written…

While reading some health articles online I came across this story which made me smile – until I realised that this very tale could be written in stone in coming years for our ancestors to read…

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God’s great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, “You want chocolate with that?” And Man said, “Yes!” and Woman said, “While you’re at it, add some sprinkles.” And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.

And God created the healthy yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.

So God said, “Try my fresh green salad.” And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, “I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them.” And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.

God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it “Angel Food Cake,” and said, “It is good.” Satan then created chocolate cake and named it “Devil’s Food.”

God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.

Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition.
And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy centre into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.

God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald’s and the double cheeseburger. He said, “You want fries with that?” And Man replied, “Yes! And super size them!” And Satan said, “It is good.” And Man went into cardiac arrest.

God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. Then Satan created Health Care.