Harry Jameson

Dec 6, 2024 | thetimes.com | Harry Jameson

The days are short, the mornings are dark and fatigue is setting in as we try to squeeze everything in before the end of the year. Throw in seasonal affective disorder, which means many people’s mood takes a dip in the winter, my own included, and finding the motivation to get up and get ahead of the day can be even more of a challenge than usual in December. Typically as coaches we associate the release of mood-boosting endorphins with cardio training.

Nov 1, 2024 | thetimes.com | Harry Jameson

Have you been doing the same routine for far too long? There’s a lot of truth in the old maxim “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”. As the body adapts to doing the same exercises over and over, you can find yourself at the dreaded plateau, where strength and aesthetic gains diminish over time.

Oct 4, 2024 | thetimes.com | Harry Jameson

The obliques are often overlooked in a workout. They’re the core muscles that run diagonally on either side of the waist from the ribs to the hips. They help to protect your spine and are responsible for lateral movement and rotation. Having good rotational strength is key for many sporting activities, such as golf, tennis and boxing, but having strong obliques is also important for general movement, posture, injury prevention and to help your upper body have a toned, athletic look.

Aug 2, 2024 | thetimes.com | Harry Jameson

Swimming is a great way to train as you age because there’s no impact on your joints. Your body is completely supported by the water, and regardless of ability or technique (assuming you can swim, of course) you’ll get some great cardiovascular benefit. Plus, if you’re away over the summer, even if the gym facilities are not up to scratch or non-existent, there tends to be a pool at most hotels or villas that you can use.

Jun 7, 2024 | thetimes.com | Harry Jameson

One of the big negative signs of ageing is sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass in your forties. It happens to everyone, but men experience bigger muscle mass losses due to the fact they have relatively higher amounts of muscle mass to begin with. This means the effects can be pronounced, both visibly and in terms of strength reduction, and a strong predictor of longevity is the extent to which men are able to hold on to muscle as they age.