Hello, welcome, first post from me!

I've got to start somewhere, somehow, so, here is a recent article that was recently added to my website - www.everydayathletes.co.uk

How to train as an Everyday Athlete!

Step 1 for maximum results is to train with some purpose in mind. Give yourself some goals to shoot for and you will find that this can make a great difference to your training experience. Ideally write these down and clearly visualise achieving such goals on a regular basis.

This will help you to evaluate your training and tailor it to your needs, rather than just doing any activity for the sake of it.

Step 2 is to make sure you keep track of your progress. This is as simple as noting your training efforts and numbers in a diary and goes hand in hand with having goals and purpose. If this seems like extra work – it is! But not much and it soon becomes a habit. This can make the difference in really getting somewhere and just messing around.

Step 3 Establish at least a basic level of supportive nutrition to fuel your efforts and enhance your recovery. Eat plenty of fresh, unprocessed and preferably organic food. Get regular protein throughout the day along with enough complex or low GI carbs to support your energy needs.

Step 4 Training a wide variety of fitness attributes will give you a good base of general fitness. Approach training by thinking of movements and not individual muscles – movements are what your body knows! Think of someone running, jumping, throwing, lifting a weight off the ground, pulling or pushing something. Not a lot of isolation going on there, so apply this to your training and realise a more effective, efficient and functional workout.

Step 5 Avoid the trap of only doing one thing over and over. Aerobic junkies are far too common, as are guys who only seem to train chest and biceps! To this end, aim for some strength training, interval training, and aerobic training. You can spice this up a bit by using fun and challenging tools like sandbags, kettlebells, and by getting outdoors when possible. There are plenty of beautiful places in and around Sussex to inspire your efforts!

Step 6 Consistency rules! There is no way around this for long term progress. Showing up, putting in the work, and making small improvements is your best bet. Make training a positive habit, it’s no good stopping and starting over and over again if you want results.

Step 7 Play games, play sports and do things for the fun of it. Enjoy a regular sense of physical play and challenge and you might just find it keeps you feeling younger!

Stay positive and optimistic about training and life. It can make the difference to both! We all experience set backs and even the occasional injury, but it is how we deal with it that matters.

There you have it – some keys to being an everyday athlete!


If you find any or all posts or tips resonate with you, please don't just leave them on the page. Take them for yourself apply them and then come back and post your experiences.

Cheers,
Steve.