Simon MarksDec 27, 20172 minNow is the timeTo clean up the wrapping paper... To wonder if you can take back those socks... To stop arguing over why it's called 'Boxing Day'... To m...
Simon MarksDec 4, 20171 minI like to move it, move itDo you like to move it? One way or another, we've all got to move. Whether it's to get out of bed in the morning, carry the shopping, pic...
Simon MarksNov 22, 20173 minBolt vs Farah or Strength vs CardioA v quick one today. But I wanted to follow up on a question I was asked recently - "which is better for me, strength work (i.e. lifting w...
Simon MarksNov 14, 20172 minWinter - a time for fitness?Sure - we're all familiar with the regular refrain to get our bodies 'beach-ready', and certainly it's easier to drag ourselves off the s...
Simon MarksOct 3, 20172 minStress - is it all in the mind?Just a short one today "I'm in a bit of a rush and trying to do 20 things at once" "I've been running around like a headless chicken" "I ...
Simon MarksJul 24, 20172 minOh, no, my nemesis - stairs!So, today is the day after the London Triathlon. The day after Karina and I swam 1.5km, cycled 40km and ran 10km and pushed our bodies to...
Simon MarksJul 17, 20172 minHow much exercise is 'enough'?This could be the shortest blog post ever: Doing even a small amount of exercise is better than doing none Doing more exercise is almost ...
Simon MarksJul 10, 20172 minFitness Myths: Is it too late to get into shape for my summer holidays?There's lots of variables involved in that question: What shape are you in now? What shape you want to be in for your summer holiday? And...
Simon MarksJun 27, 20172 minChallenge YourselfHere at FreeRange Fitness we believe in some basic truths: Being outdoors is more fun than being indoors Getting/keeping fit should be fu...
Simon MarksJun 2, 20176 minRunning your first 5kmSo, only a few weeks to go before your first 5km race. It can be daunting, the thought of all those people lined up at the start. Surely ...
Simon MarksMar 11, 20173 minImprove your flexibility to help your runningWhen you set yourself a running goal, be it couch to 5k, 10k, half or full marathon, a natural first step is to make a plan; follow a tra...
Simon MarksMar 6, 20173 min10 Tips for Post-Run/Race Recovery - Less is MoreSpending time and effort on recovery is just as important as all the strength and conditioning you are doing. Recovering properly can mak...
Simon MarksFeb 24, 20174 minFuelling your Marathon - Nutrition for Before, During and After your Endurance EventYou are what you eat. So, to run a marathon maybe you should be tucking into large portions of ostrich (it’s estimated they could run 26 ...
Simon MarksFeb 10, 20173 minHow to Run a Marathon - Dynamic Warm Up and Cool DownIn last week’s blog I wrote about the basics of planning to take on a marathon (here’s the FreeRange Fitness plan); looking at the race t...
Simon MarksFeb 3, 20172 minHow to Run a Marathon - just put on your running shoes and keep goingMaybe it’s the sugar rush from all those mince pies. Maybe it’s struggling to do up the button on our jeans after that huge festive meal....
Simon MarksJan 1, 20175 minFit for what Purpose?As we wake up today in 2017, maybe having enjoyed a bit of Jools Holland's Hootenanny last night, it’s time to start making plans for the...
Simon MarksDec 21, 20162 minTaking on a new challenge - with World Jewish ReliefWe all need to challenge ourselves - to make life interesting, to ensure we are continually improving and to see what we are truly capabl...
Simon MarksOct 10, 20162 minStart Me Up - a new adventureSome people like to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane with just a small piece of material in a bag strapped to their back. Personall...