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Great North Run training: Week 1

THE Great North Run is one of the greatest runs in the world with a phenomenal atmosphere. Whether you walk, run or compete in a wheelchair, the feeling when crossing the finish line is fantastic.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 11

THIS week is the last of the shorter workouts and beach videos as from next week I am moving onto training and advice counting down to the Great North Run. Those who are not running can view previous routines and videos on the Journal website.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 10

Want to get in shape? Fitness expert David Fairlamb shows you how.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 9

IN general exercise routines it’s impossible to cater for everyone’s needs. I am covering a broad base of training, constantly varying the speeds, distances, times, exercises and intensity. Read

Outside summer workout: Week 8

WHILE enjoying your holiday abroad to the full there are still small ways to keep yourself on a relatively healthy path.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 7

SEEING a sportsman or team do well often inspires us to do more exercise and become fitter.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 6

FEEDBACK from the varied sessions and the results you are achieving are fantastic.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 5

IF you are on a real mission to lose weight and look good for your holiday yet still make excuses about missing training sessions or your eating fluctuates between healthy and unhealthy – you must not want it badly enough! Consistency is the key – make those changes, stick with them and you will see the rewards.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 4

FITNESS expert David Fairlamb brings you more exercise to get in shape.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 3

IF you have been working hard on the shorter varied workouts you may feel your body feels more worked rather than tired.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 2

This week is the first in a new series of articles and videos showing you how to train more effectively outside, both aerobic and strength exercises.Read

Outside summer workout: Week 1

NEXT week I will be starting the first of a new weekly column focusing on different outdoor training routines and techniques. This will involve quicker speed exercises for the legs and bum plus strength exercises for the top half and stomach.Read

Stay focused on fitness

SELF discipline and focus are the keys to achieving your goals. It’s easy to eat badly or find an excuse to miss your training. It takes a bigger person to say no and keep focused.Read

Fitness week 12 - Upper back exercises

FITNESS expert David Fairlamb continues his efforts to get you in shape for summerRead

Fitness week 11 - Advanced leg exercise

Fitness guru David Fairbank continues his programme of exercises to get you in shapeRead

Fitness week 10: Chest exercises

Fitness trainer David Fairlamb continues his weekly workout to help us get into shape.Read

Fitness week 9: Stomach exercises

Two more stomach exercises for you to follow this week. Concentrate on keeping the crunch on your stomach at all times so the muscles are not released at any time during the exercise.Read

How to improve your golf

GOLFERS of all abilities can improve their game by logging on to an expert tutorial on The Journal website. Top coach John Harrison took time out from a busy schedule to record three short videos, which are designed to show players how to play the perfect round.Read

Fitness week 8: Balance exercise

THIS week is a balance exercise which works the smaller muscles around the bigger ones.Read

Fitness week 7: Shoulder exercise

A very basic shoulder exercise which is very effective when performed correctly.Read