Archive for June, 2013
Health
Is a calorie a calorie?
If you listen to the uniformed majority, the absolute key to weight loss and lowering your body fat percentage is simple, consume less calories than you burn through daily activities and exercise. Easy. It’s a universal truth t...
Women's Fitness
The F Word
One could be forgiven for thinking that all females in the Western world, from those on the brink of puberty to those who are well into their retirement years, have one thing in common: they all hate the F Word. It’s the hate t...
News
Strensa is delighted to have Katrin Schlee on board.
What can we say? Our team has just got better now Katrin Schlee, Head of BODYShoxx® Training Systems UK and Independent Health and Wellness Professional is part of Strensa. Kat has worked in the health and fitness industry for ...
Running
Fartlek Training: Why we owe the Swedish thanks for much more than just Ikea
While the Swedish may be known for giving the world access to low-cost, flat pack furniture, they are also credited with giving us one of the most effective interval training techniques in sport, Fartlek training. Swedish for “...
Cycling
From couch potato to triathlete: A beginner’s guide to training for your first triathlon
Training for your first triathlon can be one of the most daunting, as well as the most exhilarating experiences that you will ever have. It’s not for the faint hearted and there is certainly no easy road to success. Fear not, h...
Blog
Lance Armstrong to be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey
I must say, I am looking forward to this interview as I am sure all you cycling enthusiasts are. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles last year and later this month will be giving his first interview,...
Swimming
Total immersion swimming: A guide to efficient swimming
Whether you’re a complete beginner who was never taught how to swim efficiently as a child or a budding triathlete looking to shave some time off the swim leg of your next triathlon, Total Immersion swimming is one of the most ...
News
Strensa would like to welcome Gareth Evans to the team.
Strensa certainly is happy to have our new researcher and writer, Gareth Evans as part of our ever expanding team. Gareth has written extensively for Governments, Blue chip firms, newspapers and sporting publications including ...
