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Fifty plus Fitness
Fifty plus Fitness
021 Standards for general fitness
12 MAY 2024 · How fit/strong should you be?
A general guide for some strength goals to aim for.
020 Fast Track your Weight Loss
26 APR 2024 · I wanted to share some things that I wish I had known about weight loss 20-30 years ago! It would have had a massive impact on my health and fitness journey.
- You can't lose weight by simply joining a gym
- The Importance of Strength Training
- Importance of sleep
- Understanding the part nutrition and food macros plays in weight loss
- Adherence and Consistency, the glue that holds everything together
019 How to make time for your workouts
29 MAR 2024 · It can be frustrating trying to find time to work out.
It seems like we all lead busy lives.
Jim Rohn Quote
Success is defined as a few simple disciplines repeated every day
Stephen Covey; https://amzn.to/3vhqea6
Dave Shields Fitness on Facebook
018 Beginners guide to Kettlebells
23 MAR 2024 · Intro to Kettlebells
What size to get;
As with a lot of things it does depend on your training age, your goals and your current state of physical fitness but a good starting point is;
Men - https://amzn.to/3VumD2S
(Amazon Affiliate Links)
Women - https://amzn.to/4cmSAAt
A YouTube link https://youtu.be/7HY6vqrzSSQ?si=UHcZkwZ2EcQ73A4S to a more in-depth discussion on what size to get
Link to
Demos of basic Kettlebell exercises
https://youtu.be/BxPM-Luh42E?si=0lkYmIlbPswj2flf
https://youtu.be/G8wX8wwDJsM?si=mzcbWC0GNYRqK-VQ
https://youtu.be/7EGVKUH0K10?si=A1pQ8bn4anKmA1XV
https://youtu.be/XHkI03S6Pls?si=f4p0De3DS8ZYth7O
017 The importance of Heart Health
15 MAR 2024 · Often neglected in favour of more shall we say vanity metrics, heart health should be your number one priority.
In 1990 1 in 4 people suffered from Coronary vascular-related diseases, today that figure is 1 in 3.
Globally, heart disease is hands down the biggest
Affiliate links to products mentioned;
https://amzn.to/3TyOZHX
https://amzn.to/4cjK1pI - Peter Attia Great book on longevity with a large section on heart health
https://amzn.to/3VjoCHa
Website
https://www.bhf.org.uk/
016 The benefits of rucking
8 MAR 2024 · Beginners guide to rucking; https://youtu.be/XbWEjyiZWtI?si=HbMf6r1sQ3_8nKCY
015 How to get stronger
1 MAR 2024 · All about getting stronger
Strength building principles discussed;
SAID Principle, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands
Progressive Overload
References;
https://youtu.be/2SXriqTFfEo?si=uK1uYIIEIc1PA7N6
https://youtu.be/ft1iwtLYxKI?si=osvV2RXXZAmd8fwS
014 How to write your own workout programme
18 FEB 2024 · You could get a coach to write your workouts for you or you could have a go at doing it yourself!
Questions to ask;
- How much time do you have available to train?
- What equipment do you have?
- What are your goals?
Covered in this episode
- What exercises should you do?
- How often should you train?
- Should you do cardio?
- How many sets and reps should you be doing?
Links to other resources
Resistance bands on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T0MpdC
(Affiliate link)
013 Are you a slave to the supplement industry?
6 FEB 2024 · The supplement industry is huge, reportedly growing to 170 Billion Dollars by 2030.
The advice is clear...Do your own research, and get professional medical advice.
Eat a varied healthy diet including lean meat, fish, fruit, and plenty of vegetables.
Studies alluded to in the episode;
British Medical Journal; https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m2511
https://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.b5027
NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/
https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/vitamins-and-supplements-market-104051
Lloyds Pharmacyhttps://onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com/uk/home-blood-test
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012 Why you cant lose weight Pt3
2 FEB 2024 · This week is all about getting unstuck.
Remember the obstacle is the way.
Tackle the obstacles and you will find the gold!
You don't have to be a perfect 10 every day, a satisfactory Seven every day will move the needle consistently in the right direction.
Education, inspiration and motivation to help the more mature amongst us get the most of their remaining years.
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| Author | Dave Shields Fitness |
| Organization | Dave Shields Fitness |
| Categories | Fitness , Mental Health , Nutrition |
| Website | www.daveshieldsfitness.com |
| daveshieldspt@gmail.com |
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