Sam Plumb

7 Psychological Tricks To Create Lasting Workout Habits

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All of these habits are taken from the amazing book “Atomic Habits”, so please go and read/listen to that book after you finish this article. 1. The 2 Minute Rule. This one is about Creating habits that stick. Even if you don’t feel like it go and train/run for at least 2 minutes. It’s sounds silly but it’s better to do 2 minutes every day than 1 hour once a fortnight. More often than not […]

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3 of the Quickest Post Workout Meals

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Who can relate? Here’s 3 meals that will take less than 10 minutes to make and have all the vital nutrients to help you recover from your workout. Cod with avocado & mango salad  Prep Time 5 Minutes  Cook Time 8 Minutes ingredients: Cous Cous Salad (vegan options)  Prep Time 10 Minutes  Cook Time 0 Minutes Prawn garlic and lemon Linguine  Prep Time 10 Minutes  Cook Time 10 Minutes

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5 Exercises to Bulletproof Your Knees

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Runners knee is all too common. Pain going up and down the stairs. Pain running down hill. Pain from bending your knee. Now without looking at your body and the way you move…. I cant 100% guarantee these will all work, but they will sure strengthen the joint to reduce the risk. Spilt squat Holds Get into a spilt squat position and hold at the bottom for as long as possible Eccentric Leg extension leg

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11 of the Simplest Post Workout Healthy Smoothies

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For All Flavors: Combine all ingredients into a high-power blender. Blend on high until very smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. All for 1 person, double or triple quantities for more people. Most include bananas because it makes them thicker and creamier, but there are a few without them. Optional add-ins for all smoothies include; chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder (vanilla preferable unless stated), ground flax, oats, collagen, Greek yogurt, honey. Peanut Cinnamon Smoothie Tropical

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7 Cheat Codes To Do Any Run More Effortlessly

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3 minute read – 1. Positive self talk Your mind can be your friend or worst enemy. Studies show repeating positive phases to yourself in any task will increase your wiliness and decreased effort levels. As you’re running next time repeat positive phases like “I can” or “I am feeling good today”, this will make the things feel easier and you will stay positive when the pain inevitable kicks in. 2. Drinking more water (before

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