Stay motivated...
a blog to inform, motivate, inspire and make you giggleFrom instant tips and recipes through to great stories from some of our members.
If you have an inspirational story that you’re happy for us to share in our blog, please get in touch!
New Spin Bikes
We have just taken delivery of our Brand New Keiser M3i lite bikes in our spin studio. The features of these bikes include: Revolutionary, newly designed Keiser Bike Pedal Magnetic eddy current system, provides infinite levels of resistance options and a smooth ride...
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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...
read moreJoin Team TFD on the road…
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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Do you need a new way to stay motivated & focused on your goal? Take the first step today
New Year, New You. Take the first step today... 2018 has well and truly arrived and for many of us that means setting new resolutions and goals, which in the past, have not always been successful. Let's make this year different by looking at setting realistic goals...
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Do you spend long hours sitting at a desk?
Being inactive and working at a desk can sometimes cause chronic injuries and illnesses which could be life limiting. Type 2 diabetes Weight gain Mobility problems Weakened and shortened muscles Poor posture/neck and back pain Tiredness and lethargy Here are a few...
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Taking the pressure off losing weight
Taking the pressure off losing weight. Ever feel stuck in that cycle of wanting to lose weight and just feel better? I’ve often asked myself, how can it be so hard when I desperately want to change my body shape and image so much. I used to keep trying the same old...
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tfd Running Group
tfd members can enjoy the benefits of tfd running group at the weekly session on Tuesday evenings. Up to 20 tfd members meet weekly to join into a planned 5km or 10km route around the local area. All tfd members are welcome and you can join the facebook group tfd...
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Superstars 2017
March 31 2017 saw the return of the tfd Superstars event where the tfd trainers went head to head with their teams of 6 people to win the glass trophy! Trainers Sean, Emily, Blake, Lisa, Hannah & Owen gathered their team members over a few months leading up to the...
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Myra’s 5km
tfd member Myra Salt lives with a condition called Ataxia. The condition means that Myra lacks muscle coordination, which affects her speech, eye movements, walking, balance and more. When Myra joined tfd to defy the medics prognosis that she would be wheelchair...
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Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." Jim Ryun When you set yourself a goal, what is your motivation? Whether it is to slim down for an upcoming holiday, feel better about yourself and the way you look in your clothes, there should be...
read moreBaked Cannelloni
Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30-60 Minutes ingredients 8 cannelloni tubes A few basil leaves, torn 2 level tbsps grated Parmesan cheese the Filling: 227g/8oz fresh spinach, washed and trimmed 227g/8oz fat-free natural cottage...
read moreGriddled chicken with quinoa greek salad
ingredients: 225g quinoa 25g butter 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 400g chicken mini fillets 1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 300g vine tomatoes, roughly chopped handful pitted black kalamata olives 1 red onion, finely sliced 100g feta...
read moreMalabar Prawn Curry
ingredients: 3cm piece of ginger 2 small red onions 150 g ripe tomatoes vegetable or coconut oil ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 12 fresh or dried curry leaves 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1...
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It’s a dream until you write it down, and then it’s a goal.
"It's a dream until you write it down, and then it’s a goal." - Anonymous Goal setting is a very important part of not just fitness, but life in general. Think of something you would like to do, something you want to be or something you want to achieve. Now write it...
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