Knowledge - the final piece of the R.O.C.K Principles Puzzle. As they say, knowledge is everything, knowledge is power. Keep learning about yourself, those around you and the world in general and you will always keep growing.
Read MoreIf you’re sick of staring at an empty fridge when you’re starving after work or feeling guilty because you didn’t make time to workout this week then this one’s for you. It’s time to dive into “Organisation” - the “O” of recap of the R.O.C.K principles.
Read MoreI asked my favourite fit people and advocates of health and wellbeing what keeps them motivated to stay health.
Read MoreCheck out all the pics from the interntional TAG Rugby tournament in Ireland.
Read MoreHaving a personal trainer or coach that is dedicated to you, your needs and goals, is one of the best ways to help you get results. But it can be hard to work out who is right for you. I've compiled 5 steps to help you find the right coach for you.
Read MoreFollowing on from the earlier Motivation article, I break down some of the results from our quiz and find out what factors are the most common amongst clients and Strong Words readers.
Read MoreHave you ever gone to one of those spin or Bootcamp classes where the instructor yells the whole time? Did you feel like it pushed you to go harder or did it give you an immediate sense of wanting to flee? I've seen it all. The trick is to find out what works for you and that might even change over time. I've compiled a bunch of examples that I have seen in my clients.
Read MorePlay, fun, hobbies, unstructured activities and doing stuff without expecting an outcome are all things that keep humans balanced, happy and connecting with others. It can also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and many other ailments, particularly those related to old age. Fun AND good for your health? Yes!
Read MoreWe put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be "perfect". Nobody is perfect. Give yourself a break! The best you can do is to set yourself up for a good day. It takes a little organisation and also plenty of leeway for things to change.
Read MoreAll day long we are bombarded with things you should and shouldn’t do to lead a healthy lifestyle. I have distilled all that stuff into a checklist that I use this as a simple mental guide to help me make decisions throughout my day that get me closer to a healthy lifestyle rather than away from it.
Read MoreOver the last ten years in the industry I’ve realised that I have been coaching my clients on a recurring set of principles. These are the four principles that help me achieve my personal goals and help me coach my clients to get results.
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