Why you should keep training even when you’re goal-less

I firmly believe that showing up to train on your worst days means you’ll always be there on the best days.
I want to remind you of some of the endless benefits of exercise training, even when it feels rough. I think even when we’re not training for anything in particular, these should be pretty strong reasons for us to keep filling out our training logs.

Exposure to Daylight and its Effects on Sleep

I have always been an outdoorsy mover; I prefer running on trails to the treadmill, ocean swimming to the pool (although lakes tend to be a better option around here!), and cycling on the road compared to a spin bike. So the shift to working outside with COVID-19 restrictions has actually been a blessing in disguise! There’s also something else I’ve been noticing: How it’s improving my sleep.

Last Free Online Workout in Your Living Room Next Wednesday!

Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who has joined me for free workouts over the last two months (and for supporting me along the way).

As many of you know, the Netherlands is now allowing outdoor workouts, with 1.5m distance between people. This means I’m returning to training many of my athletes and rehab clients, AND I’m teaching 4 general strength and fitness classes a week at Stride 6ft8 Sports Performance’s pop-up location at Kralingseplaslaan 149, Rotterdam.

New Paper: Intensive care unit clinicians identify many barriers to, and facilitators of, early mobilisation

I’ll be honest – it feels almost insensitive to share this new paper in light of how overwhelmed ICUs and hospitals worldwide are at present in the wake of the … Continue reading New Paper: Intensive care unit clinicians identify many barriers to, and facilitators of, early mobilisation

Upcoming Free Online Workouts During Social Distancing

Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well no matter where you are. I hope you’re staying safe, keeping your distance from people from outside your household, and washing your hands … Continue reading Upcoming Free Online Workouts During Social Distancing

The ‘Three E’s’ to Make Your Training Habit Easier

How are you injecting some fun into your training? I’ve had a lot of people tell me they’re hitting a bit of a slump in their training during social distancing. … Continue reading The ‘Three E’s’ to Make Your Training Habit Easier