We currently live in a ‘I want it now’ society

In Blog by Ben Shills

I want it now generation We currently live in a world where if we want something fast there’s an option available to us. ➖ Food is the most convenient that springs to mind. Fast food outlets are dotted everywhere and we now even have the option for drive thrus for our coffee. And if drive thrus weren’t t convenient enough …

Anxiety is a bitch!

In Blog by Ben Shills

Anxiety is an absolute bitch. ➖ Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life – for example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview. ➖ I have found that …

Tough Mudder

In Blog by Ben Shills

  So this weekend was my first tough mudder event! With tough mudder there are several different events; 5km, half (5miles), full (10 miles). The longer the distance, the more obstacles you’ll encounter and presumably the harder they’ll be. Tough mudder is a well renowned obstacle race in which over 2.5 million have taken part in and has raised well …

Consistency is key

In Blog by Ben Shills

How often do you find yourself bouncing from programme to programme trying to find the ‘perfect plan?’ Usually discovering that you aren’t any closer to that ideal body. If you have decided to follow a plan thats set over 12 weeks (A standard length programme) then follow it for 12 weeks!!  You need to give it a chance. Whether you …

Don’t let age define us

In Blog by Ben Shills

Age is just a number. How true is this? How many of you reading this use your age as a reason for not doing something. It’s a topic which has got me thinking over the last few weeks. Too many times we are limiting ourselves based on our age, statements such as ‘I’m far too old to try that.’ Or …