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“FAD diets and poorly controlled extreme weight loss course“Over two thirds of the UK population is either overweight or obese. It is estimated that by 2030 this figure will rise to over 70%! In a time where we know more about our nutritional needs than ever, how can this possibly be the case?!...

Outdoor Trail TrainersUsing Outdoor Trail Trainers can help with safety in the winter, as well as improving performance for fitness and upcoming races.Below we have some information and suggestions to help you on the subject.Winter footwearAs the weather gets particularly muddy and slippery a n...

Reasons to exercise in 2016We are coming up to the ‘New Year, New You’ time; and New Year’s resolutions. Outdoor fitness a huge way to help your health and well-being by losing weight and inches; helping your confidence; improving your blood pressure to meeting, and making new friends. So why is sta...

Home work out 3Interval training – mini home work out (Anywhere – any place)Interval training can be named differently – Please click on the link for the meanings (Tabata/ Interval Training/ HIIT/ HITE or SIT) Basically interval training or Tabata is a form of training method whe...

Fat burning Mini Home work out 2Don’t have time? Have Children? Need a quick work out at home?UK Outdoor Fitness have put together tried and test fat burning work out plans for you to try!Home work out plan action time:Warm up (as you would yourself normal and mobility)10 Squat and press (Use Kettle...

Yorkshire Warrior SponsorsUK Outdoor Fitness and UK Health and Well Being (Races) are proud to be sponsored for the Yorkshire Warrior race on April 12th by the following 4 sponsors. This has allowed us to give  every racer a complimentary t shirt who are running with the UKOF* team. T...

Summer Body – 10 steps to your summer body.Would you like a better summer body? Shape up for your holiday or just live a healthier lifestyle?UK Outdoor Fitness have come up with 10 steps to do this:1 – Hydration: Between 50-75% of our body consists of water making it key that we stay hydra...

Would you like a better night’s sleep for health?“So how can UK Outdoor Fitness assist you for a better night’s sleep for health and well being?”Do you have a bad back?Are you stressed?  (NHS and Stress)Can you feel your bed springs?Have you got the right bed for your health and well ...

Fitness AssessmentFitness Assessment 2015 taken by Lee ParfittThe UK Outdoor Fitness Assessment assesses aerobic power and muscular endurance and comprises the following elements that must be completed in the order shown:a.            1.5 mile Run (A...

Protecting your car and crime prevention!Written: Paul Smith – UK Outdoor Fitness Director.Over the Christmas period is imperative to help against crime.Personal Experience: “2 years ago I had my car broken in to on Christmas eve with Christmas presents, sat nav and money in my c...