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Sit Stand Desk Guide for On Your Feet Britain Day with Sit-Stand.Com

written by Stephen Morrison

Smoking Kills. Obesity Kills and now, it seems that Sitting Kills.

That is right. Spend too much of your day sitting down and you might find yourself lying permanently prone sooner than you wish due to an array of unwelcome associated risks.

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A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology   concluded that the average person spends about 7.7 hours a day sitting down and this does lead to increased mortality rates, even for those who are otherwise relatively active.

In fact, according to a 2016 Meta- Analysis of over 1 million people, you need to exercise daily for 60-75 minutes at a moderate intensity to offset the risks of sitting too much.

Moderate intensity activity is brisk walking, gardening and slow cycling (under 10 miles an hour). Finding time to do that for at least an hour EVERY day can be challenging, so instead, can we sit less…..and stand more?

In addition to being a blogger, I am a civil servant and a Netflix fan, so my hours spent sitting add up, so when Sit-Stand.com emailed me to review their YO-YO Mini Sit-Stand Desk, I jumped out of my chair (see, instant result) with excitement (yes, I am sad, I know).

I have longed for one of these for some time (told you I was sad) and every year, my departmental staff survey return has suggested that we provide them for staff.

For using a sit stand desk brings many benefits

Firstly and most importantly, I am sitting less. At home, I am now spending at least two hours a day standing at my computer as I write, answer emails and watch TV shows whereas previously I would have been sitting on my backside.

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Stand Up for your Love..Handles

 

I am also burning more calories (although it is debatable whether this is significant) as I not only stand, but I also wobble (and not just because I am fat, cheeky) on my Steppie Balance Board.

My Steppie allows me to shift my weight and move while standing and it helps reduce some of aches and pains that you might encounter when first using your Yo-Yo Sit Stand desk.

Rather than being hunched over a desk, I now find myself standing straighter, with less rounded shoulders and less curving of my back. I also feel that I am being more productive. Although I will watch some Netflix standing, I have noticed that I am using it to write blogs and answer emails without the distraction of social media. It might be my posture, but I am standing up and getting down to business.

And posture when using a standing desk is important. While my Yo Yo Sit Stand desk is really simple to put together and operate (two levers elevate it to your desired height) and requires no technical skills, if you are to make the most of it and make it a permanent change to how you use your computer, then there are some additional points to consider

And for this, I called in Posture Expert, Sarah-Jane Walls of The Yoga Pilates Place, for a Sit Stand Desk Guide. The first thing she advised was that it is essential that you do not simply transfer your bad sitting habits to your standing desk.

Sit Stand Desk Guide

Sarah-Jane advised that you need to set up sit stand desk the same way you would set up any desk for proper ergonomics. Many office spaces have what they call “Hot desk” standing desks. The idea being you take your laptop over to the standing desk when you feel you want to stand – this doesn’t work… it is simply not set up to your requirements and over time you would notice gripes with your neck and back amongst other areas.

Instead, ensure that the ergonomics of your desk and everything is within good reach, and the right height for you and that you get the balance right.

To get the most out of your sit to stand desk it is ideal to have a 3:1 standing to seated ratio. Meaning you stand 40 minutes, then sit for 20 minutes. With an adjustable workstation, like the Yo-Yo Mini, you can easily shift from sitting to standing and back again.

Don’t forget that your body is made to move. Problems arise when we do not move and this equally applies to standing at a sit-stand desk.

With any standing desk, you need to consider your feet (if you have read my #feetforlife blogs, you will appreciate that I do have a slight foot fetish). Standing on a hard surface all day can cause strain to the lower limbs and in addition to my Steppie, I also have a very comfortable (especially in bare feet) Yo-Yo anti-fatigue mat. However, an ergonomic footpad is highly recommended if you are going to make the most of your new desk.

Place the footpad under your feet to cushion and support the soles of your feet. Now, bare feet are possibly not welcome in the workplace, so it is vital that you also consider your footwear – ideally supportive athletic shoes that do not restrict your feet and provide arch support. Now, I know that trainers might not be possible, but you really do need to consider what you are wearing especially if you are at a standing desk. If you are wearing high heels at your standing desk, then that is going to change the forces, and thus how your pelvis and body reacts, and tilts. You could consequently end up with lower back pain.

My Steppie has an optional soft top that encourages my feet to make simple but dynamic movements and Sarah Jane advises that you should also stretch the back of your legs or roll your feet on a small trigger point ball. The key is to keep moving while standing.

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The Steppie Board and anti-fatigue mat are a perfect pair up (unlike my socks)

 

Sarah-Jane also stresses how important it is to regularly stretch throughout your time standing. Set posture reminders (could be on a post-it note) to make sure that you are moving your lower limbs and your pelvis, and that you are reminding yourself to do this on an hourly basis.

You could make it fun, and get your colleagues involved (we do team squats), and all just do it together. It does not need to be anything weird and wonderful, it is just about moving more and a Sit-Stand desk is a great step in the right direction.

To celebrate #ONYOURFEETDAY, Sit-Stand.com are offering you the opportunity to win a Yo-Yo desk of your own (yes, you REALLY do want one!).

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Disclaimer: I received a Yo Yo Sit Stand desk to review but my review is objective (I really do love me desk).

 

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written by Stephen Morrison

Stephen is enthusiastic and, when he turns up, he works hard. However, truancy is an issue and he lacks focus and concentration. D+ – Could do better”

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If Glasgow Club were to issue a  #letsmoveforabetterworld report card to its participants, this is how mine might read.

For while I have made regular appearances at Glasgow Club Bellahouston, there have been a few problems that have resulted in me not being a Star Pupil…..so far.

Unfortunately, I had not registered properly for the Challenge and my first few workouts were not recorded on the Mywellness app.

Sorry #TeamBella

The frequency of my visits  has also been curtailed by unexpected but significant events at home and elsewhere. I have the most amazing and talented girlfriend and I long ago accepted that the nature of her profession meant that child care would largely be my responsibility. It also means that there are occasions when she does not work “normal” hours.

Recent events have not completely prevented me from going to the gym, but when I could attend, I have been arriving not long before closing and this has meant that my contribution to the Challenge total has been reduced.

Sorry #TeamBella

 

I also been suffering  from Man Flu! And we all know how debilitating that can be!

I know, excuses, excuses.

I have however lacked energy and motivation and I have ached all over and not with well earned Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) aches.

While this did impact on my attendance and efforts, taking part in the #letsmoveforabetterworld challenge  has meant that I have been more mindful of my eating and during this bout of  Man Flu , I did not gain any additional weight (which is the norm for me when I am run down and medicate with junk food)

In fact, over the last two weeks, I have lost 4lbs (hence the D+) . Here is to small victories and given my struggles over rte past year, this is a huge boost for me, both for my physical and mental wellbeing. I am 13lbs lighter than I was at Christmas and while I have a long way to go, I am feeling more confident and happier again

Although I have not been completely happy with the actual Technogym equipment which has made the challenge slightly frustrating at times.

Some of the connected Technogym equipment at Bellahouston has not been registering my MOVES and some have not been connected. There could be an element of user error (quite probable) but whatever the cause, the result has been missed MOVES.

Sorry #TeamBella

I do not want to be too harsh, as I do actually love training on the Technogym equipment and call me sad, but little things like the range of motion tracker make undertaking sets on them so simple and hopefully more productive (and yes, quite addictive).

Although it has taken me up until tonight now to really make my mark on the Challenge , I am really enjoying it and I am finally undertaking some leg strengthening routines

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My original target was 10,000 MOVES and with my current total above and only 6 days remaining in this final week, I am now making 6000 MOVES my goal.

This means another four 1000+ visits and there is so much to play for and fun to be had.

Let’s Go #TeamBella

Each day, participating Glasgow Club gyms have special offers and  challenges and this Tuesday at Bellahouston, 1,000 MOVES will earn you one of these #letsmoveforabetterworld tshirts, as modelled by me.

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While on both Monday and Friday, it is bring a friend to workout day and I am inviting you to join me at Bellahouston for a free #letsmoveforabetter world session.

It does say “Bring A friend” but if you are reading this Glasgow Club, can I bring more than one (if I can find them, that is. #billynaemates)?

Together, we can help #TeamBella climb the rankings and together, we can move for a better world. Just comment below if you fancy joining me on Monday evening or sometime on Friday.

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Win a Naipo Massage Cushion

written by Stephen Morrison

Hands up!

Who all decided to embark on a New Year, New You fitness drive and went all in?

You might have emptied your cupboards of junk, stopped eating carbohydrates and signed up for the gym, where you have given your all.

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And now, as we near the end of February, the weight loss has slowed down, you are hangry and you are sore.

For moving more comes at a price (especially if you normally sit hunched over a keyboard for most of your day), even if the rewards are well worth the cost. You are using muscles that you might have previously underutilised and you are putting extra load onto your joints.

Now, while I do not subscribe to the “No Pain, No Gain” approach, there is something appealing and reassuring about waking up stiff (oi you lot with the dirty minds) following a good workout (not that kind).

It can make walking down stairs almost a mission impossible and doing simple things like lifting jars and opening doors a stretch

And quite often, having a post exercise stretch can help, alongside a warm down.

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Far too often, we (I am guilty as charged) ignore the need to warm down and ignore the benefits. It can reduce the pooling of blood (helps prevent you from fainting), the buildup of lactic acid and also helps your heart rate and blood pressure to recover (1).

It also helps to treat your body to the occasional massage and while this will not prevent delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), it can help you relax and recover from soreness and injury while it can make you feel a lot better too.

I have medical insurance that allows me to have regular massage treatments, but what if you do not or what if time is a factor?

While it can never replace the sensation of a masseuse’s skilled hands (will you filthy lot give it a rest?), a good alternative is a home massage machine. Now, I know many of you will have wasted money on inferior and relatively useless massage machines in the past, but I have been conducting some testing.

And in Naipo, I have discovered https://healthylivinguk.org/2017/02/28/viagra-from-canada-without-prescription-online-drugstore/ some massage tools that really hit the spot and really help alleviate my aches and pains.

The first is the  heated Naipo Back and Neck massager  which has been a godsend for my very tight shoulders and upper back (bad posture and months of stress will not have helped).

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While it  (and acupressure) is effective (2), it is quite bulky and needs mains supply to power it, so when Naipo told me about their cordless and very comfortable heated shiatsu massage cushion, I thought of everyone driving to work or sitting in an office or at home with aching bodies and I did what I often do best.

I blagged

But not for myself, I already have  a great Naipo massager, so I managed to convince them to do two things.

Firstly, I asked them not to send me one to test and to instead send one to one of you.

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That’s right, you can win one of these Naipo Cordless Shiatsu Massage Cushions by simply commenting on why you need this Naipo Massage Cushion. Everyone who does so will be entered into a random pick generator and one of you will be sent one of these cushions that have an RRP of £99.99 by Naipo.

Also, everyone will be able to buy doxycycline one of these for £33.74 using the code SARH5VZQ at this AMAZON LINK (not affiliate).

I say everyone, but there is one condition. This competition and offer is only open to those resident in the UK,US,Spain,France,Italy and Canada. If this competitions prove popular, I can and will be able to run more Naipo giveaways.

THANK YOU ALL FOR TAKING PART. THE WINNER WAS ALLISON ROSS

References

  1. Warm Down : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3588693/
  2. Shiatsu & Acupressure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3200172/

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Try Athleting With the School of Sport and Glasgow Life

written by Stephen Morrison

You might have noticed the running joke (no pun intended) in many of my Try Athlete blog posts.

It is when I get an Olympian (such as Libby Clegg below) or coach to announce me as their Star Pupil (usually tongue very much in cheek). Along with water fountains on Instagram, it has become “my thing”. Plus, it annoys my boys and if that is not my main purpose on this earth, I do not know what is.

However,  I decided to leave Star Pupil at home today as I was training with some genuine Star Pupils. The boys and girls at the Glasgow School of Rock Sport.

Glasgow Life had invited me along to the Emirates Arena to watch the athletics class in action and to find out a little more about the Glasgow School of Sport.

The Glasgow School of Sport, opened in 1999 and located within Bellahouston Academy has approximately 120 students and their academic curriculum is balanced to allow them to develop their sporting talents in athletics, badminton, hockey (no doubt sticking it to the man), gymnastics and swimming. Entry to the school is by application and rarely is a child with promise or drive turned away with children attending from all over the West of Scotland. With around a third of Team GB medalists coming from fee paying schools, establishing the School of Sport within a state school is not only a great thing to do, but also the right thing to do and these kids are shining examples of the positive influence of sport.

While the likes of Michael Jamieson, Kirsty Gilmour and William Marshall have excelled in swimming, badminton and hockey respectively, I was at the Emirates Arena to watch and train with some future stars of track and field.

The School of Sport does not push the students into specialising too early and instead encourages a blended and multisport approach for all of the reasons below.

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Thanks to BJSM for sharing this

 

However, they do permit students to focus on sports that they enjoy and excel in during the second term of school and first up for me was the long jump (or short jump in my case).

I watched in admiration and astonishment as second year student Harris demonstrated his technique and as first year Cameron did her very best to show the boys that #thisgirlcan.  They were  all face meltingly good (I promise to keep the School of Rock references to a minimum) and I loved both their aptitude and their attitude. When things went wrong, they did not sulk. They picked themselves up out of the sand, took on board advice from their coach and never gave up.

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Harris and Cameron make it look so easy

 

They made it look so easy and with a little encouragement from coach David, I decided to take centre stage (a la Jack Black).

I had watched how they prepared; how they powerfully strode across the track and how they propelled themselves into the air and onto the sand.

 

How hard could it possibly be?

 

Yes, my arms were flailing and yes, despite have marginally longer legs, my strides were shorter, but I did manage to alternate foot landings and I did land in the sand, even if it was face first….

I had completed my first ever long jump (I somehow missed it at school) and the students did not burst out laughing or look at me with sympathy or disgust. And thankfully, there were no School of Rock cries of “you’re a fat loser and have body odour”.

Or maybe they did (but I doubt it), as at this point, I was fully grasping why they sat down after every jump and drank water. I was just a tad breathless. Now, I am not currently in the best of shape, but I do now better appreciate the effort required in the long jump.

I then strolled (still catching my breath) over to watch 12 (maybe 13) year old Connor practicing the high jump and it was a thing of beauty that I felt privileged to see and to be able to now share with you. He is pictured here beaming with pride and rightfully so.

 

For it just happened to be a new personal best of 1 metre 65 and only 1 cm from equalling the Scottish Record and once again, he made it look far too easy. Rather than go higher, his coach Eva suggested that he end this session on a high and he showed great maturity in accepting this and I have no doubt that at his next meet his hunger and desire will lead to yet another PB.

Connor McNally. Remember that name.

 

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Cheeky Chappies

 

I finished off my time with the School of Sport by chatting to a few middle distance runners, Cameron and Forbes, who were far from camera shy and had that little spark of cheekiness and confidence adored in 11 and 12 year olds, but often frowned upon in 45 year old men (or so Teresa, my girlfriend, tells me) before leaving the arena hugely impressed by the athletes and the coaches while also feeling a little bit of regret. Sport was never my thing at school and watching these smiling, confident and talented kids made me momentarily think about my past and missed opportunities.

However, we should instead be looking towards the future and in only seven months, we should be able to see some School of Sport graduates and students rocking onto the stages of the European Championships that are being held in Glasgow from 2nd-12th August.  You can buy tickets HERE

Huge thanks to Norrie, David and Eva for allowing me to interrupt their class; to Glasgow Life for making this possible and most of all to all of the Star Pupils at the School of Sport

You Rock!

P.S.  Should the School of Sport use my design (and why wouldn’t they?) for their new crest, I will happily accept Glasgow 2018 tickets as compensation.

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Treadmill or Dreadmill: The Technogym SkillMIll Review

written by Stephen Morrison

I really want to participate in the Men’s 10K again this year, but more importantly, I want to run all of it. Crossing the finish line meant so much to me as you can see in the image below, but I also walked too much.

 

SkillMill Review

There was a time, not too long ago, when running 10km would not have phased me, but even though my knee is stronger and I am losing weight, there are still doubts that prevent me from hitting the road.

So, I have a confession to make.

I have been taking advantage of my Glasgow Club membership and I have been running on a dreadmill treadmill at Bellahouston Sports Centre. Not only is it less impact on my bad knee, but it helps me avoid the worst of the winter weather.

 

SkillMill Review

Oh, I so want to Return to OZ

 

I had thought of investing one for the house and I had looked at comparison sites but I would never be able to afford the treadmill that I really, really want.

The TechnoGym SkillMill

SkillMill Review

It is no ordinary treadmill and with an RRP of £9,000 I would not expect it to be. So what makes it so special?

The first thing that you notice is that it is not flat like most other treadmills. Instead, it curves. This seemingly encourages you to run on the balls of your feet and as a self confessed heel striker, this caught my attention. You also cannot but help notice that it is steam powered. No, not with some James Watt inspired contraption, but instead powered by your own steam. The faster and further up the curve you run, the faster the belt moves.

And you feel it. Running on the skillmill is not easy. My first attempt was less than graceful.

However, once I got used to it I began to feel more comfortable. My pace, gait and rhythm all felt much better and I quickly began to feel more comfortable running faster and slowing down, just by simply running faster and slowing down (it’s a kind of magic). It felt more gentle and more natural and I would like to read more about Technogym’s  research into the benefits of the SkillMill on the joints and muscle contractions.

The SkillMill requires you to use your glutes and hamstrings more than a traditional treadmill as you drag the belt with your feet and in this it resembles running outside more. It also means that after only a few minutes, I was tiring and that a few days later my glutes were on fire. Not so much no pain, no gain but more that I was using muscles that had been ignored for far too long.

The SkillMill has become one of the highlights of my visits to Glasgow Club Bellahouston and I am looking forward to incorporating it the FT fitness class that seems to be booked solid every day, where it is used like a sledge to great effect, but it is not the only attraction.

The Bellahouston Fitness Suite has undergone a transformation that puts it on a par with many of the more expensive gyms in the city ( I have been a member of many). With a whole range of Technogym equipment, including the SkillRow, synchronised to a mywellness app on my phone, I can easily plan, follow and review my training while there are Kinesis stations that I am slowly starting to love.

SkillMill Review

With Swimathon in 14 weeks and the Bishopbriggs Sprint Triathlon in 15 weeks, I am going to be spending a lot of time in the Bellahouston swimming pool, on the SkillMill and in classes such as the legendary Monday night Circuit Class (where I am going tonight).

And with monthly membership only £34 per month with no joining fee in January and nothing to pay until February , now is the time to Join Glasgow Club

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CyclingKit and Tech ReviewsTriathlon

Bike Light Guide from Cycle Republic

written by Stephen Morrison

The Winter Solstice has passed (for us in the Northern Hemisphere) and the days are finally growing lighter, but the mornings and early evenings are still dark and often the rain can impact on visibility.

So, if you were lucky enough to receive a new bike for Christmas or gifted a bike to a younger family member, you might be wondering about how to keep safe while cycling in the dark and winter weather.

Thankfully, Cycle Republic have created a very enlightening (couldn’t resist the pun) post to help you decide your lighting requirements.

Bike Light Guide

In their post, you will see that the brighter you are, the more safe you are, but that it doesn’t alway mean that you have to spend a small fortune to achieve this.

By thinking about what you want to achieve i.e. avoiding being hit by vehicles, pedestrians and the occasional pot hole, you can focus on what lights suit you without breaking the bank.

Attach a wee light to your backpack and /or helmet (or even shoes) and make yourself seen without the need to look like the Blackpool Illuminations while some strategically placed and cheaply purchased Lezyne Strip lights will make you visible to all.

Mini Bike Light Reviews

Earlier in the year, I got to test the awesome Garmin Varia Smart lights which react to your speed and to the level of darkness and while I was blown away by their functionality (I could switch them on using my watch as I approached my bike), for someone cycling short distances in a well lit city, the price of £280 for the set dulled my enthusiasm.

Bike Light Guide

Instead, I have fallen (thankfully not literally) for the Ryder Alumia 650 Lumen light that also functions as a handheld torch.

Bike Light Guide

Very handy when my pipes burst at Christmas and my power went out!

Easily charged by USB, it is bright, waterproof and durable (I am a tad clumsy) while at £35, they are very reasonably priced (I received a pair to review and could have asked for a more expensive set, but I genuinely felt that these were more practical and a better fit for me).

While it does take up to four hours to fully charge them, the time to fit them to your bike is minutes. No tools are required and with the main body being small and removable, it is ideal for city journeys and stops.

At the moment, Cycle Republic are offering £15 off an £100 spend and with a great sale on, you can brighten up your day and ride.

 

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Gartcairn Autistic Football
Physical ActivityTry-Athlete

Those Who Wish to Play, Shall Play with Gartcairn FA & Hope for Autism

written by Stephen Morrison

There are few things in life that excite me more than an empire biscuit (sad, but true).

Gartcairn Autistic Football

I do love getting my Jaws around an empire biscuit

Very few things.

As a physical activity champion, adviser, instructor and, blogger one of the things that does excite me is learning about new campaigns and initiatives that encourage and empower more to be active. Especially those that may feel (or be) excluded or who may believe (or be told) that taking part in a sport is not for them.

I love campaigns and initiatives that make sport accessible to the many.  Some that I support are national and commercial enterprises like the Decathlon Bloggers Community while others are non profit like Paths For All whose Step Count Challenge is always marked in my diary and which changed my life (still eating empire biscuits, mind).

Well, today I added another wonderful project to my list of loves.

Gartcairn Football Academy’s partnership with Hope for Autism  (who already deliver the fantastic Hope 4 Sport ) and the  Scottish Football Association is a groundbreaking (and ground filling) initiative to encourage children with autism to take up the beautiful, but for some, the equally challenging team sport of football.

Across the UK, we are seeing many football clubs create special sensory rooms (often after fan led campaigns) to help fans with autism acclimatise to the experience of a noisy live match.

It all started at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in 2016 after a campaign by the the Shippey family, who have three autistic children and in February 2017, Airdrie FC’s Excelsior Stadium became the first ground in Scotland to open a sensory room.

But not to be outdone by their neighbours,  Gartcairn Football Academy have taken this idea a step further and from November 10th children, aged 6 to 12 years old with autistic spectrum disorder, will be able to not only watch football but also participate in tailored (and FREE) football session in a supportive and fun environment that fully respects and understands the needs of autistic children. Older children will not be excluded and their taster session will be on November 17th.

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Gartcairn coaches will undertake Autism awareness courses while Hope for Autism staff (who will also be heavily involved in sessions) will learn what it takes to be a children’s football coach (no, it will not be a 3 hour course on stomping and cursing on the sidelines while giving the referee abuse).

Gartcairn Autistic Football

That are not monkeying around

Gartcairn have a short but proud history (including being awarded a Scottish Football FA Quality Mark Legacy Award) of providing an inclusive sporting environment with no trials and no trophies policies. Their club ethos is that “those who want to play, shall play” and any child who wants to play football (or any other sport) plays, regardless of their age (with teams starting from Under 5), ability (even I would have got to play), sex (Gartcairn has a thriving set up for girls) and now sensory needs.

While the main launch is in January, you can book up for the November sessions now or find out more by calling the team at Hope for Autism on 01236 779181 or by emailing Gartcairn’s Chairman Robert at robert@gartcairn.com

Normally, these taster sessions have a limit on places, but when Gartcairn say that anyone who wants to play will, they mean it. If you have a child who might benefit from or enjoy this, get in touch. No child shall be turned away and if more register than expected I have been reliably informed that they will consider the philosophy of Roy Scheider.

Gartcairn Autistic Football

Gartcairn are building an empire

This initiative (and the entire Gartcairn set up- they are not stopping at football) is an example of how communities can come together and create opportunities not just for the few, but for the many.

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If When this succeeds, it should become the template for clubs around the country. Much like the amazing Football Fans in Training, it has the potential not only to connect clubs with their fans but to use football as a means to improve and enrich lives.

To show why it is the Beautiful Game.

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Ironman 2018
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Ironman 2018 Update: It is not the end, only the beginning

written by Stephen Morrison

It is no secret that as a fitness blogger and Ironman 2018 in training, my current fitness levels and weight often (ok, all of the time) make me feel like a fraud

Circumstances outwith my control have placed limitations on my training and my own insecurities and beliefs have prevented me from taking the necessary steps to keep myself active and to get me to a healthy weight.

I have had my reasons but I have also made excuses.

Fear of not being able has made me afraid to try. I have coasted along at a steady weight but not a healthy weight. Thanks to Lululemon Glasgow, I have a wardrobe of stylish and oh so comfortable xxl and xl clothing whie I have a partner who loves me unconditionally (on the condition that I do more housework).

Ironman 2018 Update

No more complaining about ugly clothing for obese people

I have also set goals too far in the future and too extreme for me to realistically achieve (especially given a recent development) and I have settled into a comfort zone that did not require me to sweat and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed being active. I had forgotten how to have fun.

Instead, I had become angry. I was angry at my own shortcomings and at the world, in general. I had attacked network marketing brands and I had challenged the lazy and fat shaming attitudes of sections of the media and the fitness industry. I had made an impact, but sadly I had also made myself extremely unhappy.

Then, one morning, the postman (it was a man, I saw him) delivered an envelope that reminded me of my goals.

To encourage, empower and to enable others to be healthier and happier. If I could not inspire myself, how could I inspire others?

The envelope contained my Level 2 Fitness Instructor certificate and it was the stimulus I needed. I got in touch with my mentor, John Hardy of Faster Global and agreed a plan for my Level 3. Faster will get me there, although I might need to take it slowly, as I have other pressing priorities.

Ironman 2018 Update

From 354lbs to Fitness Instructor

Now, I am not sure if I will ever be a practising personal trainer, but with a Faster education, I do know that I will know how to move better and how to move others to move more. Whatever route I decide to pursue, I know that that they will be behind me.

But first, I have to get behind myself. I have to decide what my priorities are and make sacrifices and hard decisions.

My dream has been to be an Ironman, but recent events have made me question my ability, my resolve and my future. It also made me think about a blog post from an amazing blogger and triathlete that I follow.

Lucy at “PaddlePedalPace” is an experienced triathlete and her reasons why she wouldn’t commit to an Ironman have resonated with me.

While others may be able to juggle their commitments, I need and want to spend more time with my family. I enjoy being both a triathlete and a try athlete and while I will still swim, cycle and and run, I am going to concentrate on having fun and enjoying shorter triathlons (for a while, at least).

My dream of being an Ironman in 2018 has once again been pushed to the back of my priorities and instead, I am simply going to focus on getting fit, losing weight (again) and enjoying life. And I’ll always have this Ironman in my life.

Ironman 2018 Update

The closest that I will get to an Ironman in 2018

With the weight of Ironman 2018 lifted, I have felt a renewed sense of purpose and renewed hunger. I  looked up my Top Tips for Losing Weight post and decided to make a few small changes.

The first was to move more. I made myself get up and get out for short runs, in virtual tandem with my blogging pal Helsbels. These are only 10 minute runs, but they are helping me to build confidence and are a good way to keep me moving.

Ironman 2018 Update

It was good to get out for a run….even if only for 10 minutes

With Pedal For Scotland looming, I have also been using my bike to transport me to medical appointments. These short runs and commutes alone will not undo the damage done but it was a start and slowly my determination has returned.

Ironman Update 2018

Wet We Wet

Downpours of rain have not dampened my spirits and the forgotten urge to move slowly, but surely has replaced my desire to do nothing.

I have also started to lift more. I use kettlebells, a pull up bar and my own body weight and I have started to feel stronger. My eyesight condition (still under investigation) means that I cannot not train too excessively, but I have made training a part of my life again.

Ironman 2018 Update

It’s time to get swinging

 

My final act was to look at my diet and to make a change that I felt would be in my health’s best long term interest.

 

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Yes, we decided to move to a more plant based diet with red and processed meat removed from our shopping list. We have replaced bacon with beans and and parma ham with pulses; we have changed to almond milk and we have moved from crisps and sweets to fruits and and nuts.

It has not been overly difficult and most shops have dairy free alternatives and eating out has not been a hardship. I especially enjoyed this vegan haggis at Gusto and Relish

Ironman 2018 Update

This was before I was told that there were mushrooms AND kidney beans in this!

Despite the vegan strawberry scone and almond milk matcha tea below, my weight is slowing falling and I am feeling more energetic. The combination of moving more, sleeping more, eating healthy fresh food and, trying to be more positive has had a tremendous impact on how I am feeling.

Ironman 2018 Update

This plant based diet malarky is a piece of cake

What changes can you make that will help you feel better in this journey we call life? What activities can you try and what are the barriers that you feel are stopping you from being healthier and happier?

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We Are Edinburgh Spartans
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There Is Only One Way To Spartan Race Edinburgh

written by Stephen Morrison

Go Hard or Go Home! It is Time for Beast Mode!

Usually when I hear or read this, I go home or I switch off. For me, being active is a joy. In addition to keeping fit, I mostly want exercise to be fun and/or functional.

That is why I love cycling to work, training with S D Movement and going for the occasional swim. They help me to stay fit, move better and relax.  When asked what I believe are the best activities and sports to help lose fat or remain active, I am a firm believer in doing whatever you enjoy and whatever will become a sustainable activity in your life.

But sometimes, you have to come out of your comfort zone and it pays to push yourself that little bit harder.

If I am going to be an Ironman, I need to build up my stamina and endurance levels and improve my mental toughness.

So, when Spartan Race Edinburgh came knocking on my door and offered me the chance to bring a few friends to Spartan Race Edinburgh on July 22nd and 23rd I said yes quicker than you can say “Aroo!!”

Spartan Race Edinburgh

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It is time to train hard and dirty for a bit, although the infection control doctor in da house is not too happy with my decision to get back down in the mud with Spartan Race Edinburgh again. I am not normally known for my masochistic tendencies, but there is something about Spartan events that I cannot resist. It is not just the addition of physical obstacles that distinguishes Spartan from normal road races. Although you can participate in Spartan Race Edinburgh as an individual and you can race through the course (it is a race, after all), I have always loved going as a team. Helping each other over walls, under nets and around obstacles symbolises life and for me it is much better to face life’s obstacles with others around you and with you (plus I am rubbish at climbing walls on my own).

In 2012, I really embraced Obstacle Course Racing and competed in both Tough Mudder and several Spartan Races, including the Spartan Beast and Spartan Race Edinburgh. It was a blast but I received a few pummelings.

 Spartan Race Edinburgh

Don’t hit the face!

 

I was much slimmer and slightly fitter than I am now and I have to decide between adding another Sprint event this year on top of my Bishopbriggs Sprint Triathlon or tackling another Beast (I have entries for both). The last one, down in Brand’s Hatch, was one of my favourite events but it was tough, despite my first mile smiles.

Edinburgh Spartan race

It was all smiles at this point

 

In order to help me decide, I went along to Central Strength Gym in Glasgow to spend some time with Scott Devenney who will be joining me at Spartan Race Edinburgh and he will hopefully be helping me prepare for the big day.

With a lot of time expected crawling in mud, under nets and under and over wood, we decided to focus on my ability to crawl, squat and push myself up. It was not pretty, but it was not without hope.

Edinburgh Spartan Race

Down on all fours

Edinburgh Spartan Race

It’s squat to be all in all from now all

 

I hope to be another 10lbs lighter by July 22nd but I also hope to be stronger. I will be training in Central Strength Gym twice a week for the next month and hope to see some real improvements before Spartan Race Edinburgh. A new rig will be getting installed next week, so we will be able to spend some time climbing and playing on monkey bars (my two greatest Spartan fears).

Hopefully training for Spartan will complement my Pedal for Scotland training and with lots of core training, I am looking forward to the changes to my fitness and my physique. I will probably settle for the Spartan Sprint even if I do hear the call of the Spartan Beast.

Spartan Race Edinburgh

It is all about taking steps

 

We will be Spartans!

Will you join us at Spartan Race Edinburgh (discount code in my next Spartan post)?

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Never Stop Glasgow
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Get Fit For Free with NeverStopGlasgow and The North Face

written by Stephen Morrison

Put your hands in the air, if you just don’t care.

Care too much about paying inflated fees to get fit that is! Just last week, a feature in the National expressed how wealth (or even a lack of it was) was a barrier to participating in sports and physical activity. When wages (if you are lucky to have one) aren’t increasing but the cost of everything else is, then it can be hard to justify spending £8.00 on a weekly class.

Thankfully, I have yet another one of my “get fit for free” posts to share with you.

Our good friends at The North Face on Buchanan Street (and nationwide) are following up on their free and popular NeverStopGlasgow trail runs with some NeverStopGlasgow fitness sessions.

Over the course of four weeks, you can attend any one (or all) of the Wednesday night NeverStopGlasgow training sessions that will help your prepare for the Great Scottish Outdoors. Or in my case, the Tough 10 Cancer Research event in Edinburgh (don’t forget to enter my free competition for free entries).

Whether you are a skier, climber, runner or Munro bagger, having sufficient strength and endurance to get you across the finish line (or on top of that peak) is vital. Each session will be tailored to provide you with the physical skills to climb any mountain , even if that mountain is more of a hill and you are just out with your family in the local park.

NeverStopGlasgow

Come together to train and to have fun

And with only twelve weeks until Christmas (summer has officially gone), it might prepare you for climbing out of taxis in little black numbers or with sliding across dance floors in your smart suits. What will you train for?

NeverStopGlasgow is not only for elite Mountain Athletes.  It is open to all and everyone participating will come away  with increased fitness and hopefully increased confidence. In fact, if you attend all four weeks, starting this Wednesday at 6.15pm, you will come away with more than that.

The North Face will give everyone who attends four consecutive weeks a special gift from Mountain Athletics (a Thermoball jacket would be nice!), so don’t delay and get signed up for what promises to be fun, challenging and ultimately rewarding. 

NeverStopGlasgow

Just follow this link and sign up for free at a session near you. In addition to Glasgow, there will be events in Edinburgh, Newcastle. Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London  (obviously).  As a blogger and physical activity activist, I often complain that brands don’t bring their events to Scotland. Can we show them that there is a demand and that Glasgow is NOT the sick man of Europe?  NeverStopGlasgow

Thanks to Ben Read Photography for the pictures and to North Face for putting on these sessions. I have not been paid to promote this. 

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