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a blog to inform, motivate, inspire and make you giggleFrom instant tips and recipes through to great stories from some of our members.
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Learning the almighty pull-up and its progressions!
The pull-up is just about one of the toughest bodyweight exercise's there is. If you’ve ever attempted to knock out a set, you’ll know the demands it places on your back, shoulder and arm muscles. The main muscles in action whilst performing a pull-up are the lats,...
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Fitness Yoga
Fitness Yoga classes at tfd are taught by our lovely instructors Olga and Julie. They both have an expansive knowledge of the yoga world and guarantee to leave you feeling extremely relaxed but invigorated after each of their classes. Classes are tailored for both...
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Pancake Recipe
Try these delicious pancakes that are not only quick and easy to make but so tasty and very good for you. We have tfd's very own Michelle to thank for this one - give them a go and let us know what you think! INGREDIENTS (to make 3 pancakes) 1 banana 1 egg...
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Sean’s Bulgarian Split Squats
If you are like me and love to run, it is vital that we cross train to avoid overuse injuries from over training in one plane of movement. This is a key focus for many of my running clients. It helps keep them on track while knocking down some PB’s. I can’t stress...
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Brand new VI-BOX!
Vi-Box is a fitness class that includes punch and knee strike combinations, cardio fitness, agility, strength, group interaction and fun. You won’t believe how much you can sweat in this class and still enjoy yourself! You may already know Eloise from her Vibe Cycle...
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Supper Series Challenges
We have recently been inviting members to get involved with a variety of challenges—Superstars, Supper Series and our tfd Challenge Board Workouts to name a few. The last Supper Series challenge was "Bingo for your Supper" which involved a bingo card with classes on...
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Congratulations Alfie!
We would like to say a huge congratulations to TFD's very own Alfie Griggs who has recently passed his Level 2 Fitness Instructor course - if you see him around give him a 'high five' to say well done! Alfie has been a part of Team TFD in our Gym Assistant role since...
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Have you tried a Step class yet?
STEP is an easy to follow class that promises to be lots of fun. From basic steps that are perfect for beginners or those who haven’t been for years, to choreography progressions for the more experienced participants who wish to be more creative. Expect sets of...
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“You spin me right round, baby, right round like a record, baby, right round, round, round…”
With the potential to burn 500 calories in a 45 min class, spin is a great way to kick start your metabolism and give yourself a good lower body workout. Combine this with toning your core muscles giving you a tighter waist and flatter stomach; you really can’t afford...
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Fitness – If it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body.
"Fitness - If it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body" - Cher It’s getting to the time of year when you look in your wardrobe and discover that either last summer’s clothes don’t fit anymore or you need to go shopping to update them. You may be going on...
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Hydration
why do you need water? your body is nearly two-thirds water and so it is really important that you consume enough fluid to stay hydrated and healthy. if you don’t get enough fluid you may feel tired, get headaches and not perform at your best. how much do you need...
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Krissie’s Pilates Exercise of the Month
Shoulder Bridge is an exercise that is incorporated regularly into class. The exercise is performed by rolling the pelvis and the spine off the mat, trying to articulate the spine vertebra by vertebra. This is good for mobilising the middle and lower parts of the...
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Supper Series – Class Bingo
The Supper Series returned at the end of March with "TRI for your Supper". This was a 20 minute challenge where competitors had to Row as far as they could in 10 minutes, Run as far as they could in 5 minutes, and then Cycle as far as they could in the remaining 5...
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We are looking for TFD members who would like to take part in a team challenge. The annual Dragon Boat Race is being held on Sunday 8th September on the River Thames in Abingdon. No experience necessary, good sense of humour critical! Dragon boat racing is an...
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Superstars Challenge 2019
On Friday 29th March TFD held the Superstars 2019 challenge evening which consisted of TFD instructors and their teams of 5 members competing to be crowned champions. This year's competition involved each team member spinning 1km, dead hanging for as long as they...
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Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.
"Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness."- Earl of Derby Think of the reasons you exercise… It may be to lose weight, tone up, get fitter or increase muscular strength. Now think again… The reasons stated before will of course be...
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How can you keep yourself MOTIVATED?
Motivation: “a reason for acting or behaving in a particular way” derived from ”motive” meaning needs, desires, wants or drives. “There is no one giant step that does it, it is a lot of little steps” Think of your fitness journey one step at a time to see exactly what...
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The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will. “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a...
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Mindfulness in disguise – How it grounds, calms and focuses me…
Mindfulness in disguise – How it grounds, calms and focuses me… Even in the countryside, where life is stereotyped idyllic and laidback our lifestyles can still be fast paced and your brain can feel like a continuous brawl. Giving yourself ten minutes to...
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It’s all about the BUTT…
The Walking Lunge is a great exercise to work your glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps helping to work towards that fab BUTT you’ve always wanted. By walking when you are lunging it makes the move much more dynamic which in turn can make it slightly less...
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Fire up your Abs!
Fire up your Abs! A hanging leg raise is a great exercise for working your whole core for amazing abs. There are a few steps to remember when performing this move: It’s important to build yourself up to the hanging leg raise, you can do this by using the...
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