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Writer and editor | formerly | health and fitness | painter of scenes | views my own |

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    23 Mar 2019

    Boat on pond, New Zealand (painting progression). My latest piece is now on . Check it out. Commissions accepted 😏

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  2. 13 Nov 2019

    Just launched the beta version of website. Still a work in progress (as all websites should be) but a fantastic project to work on. Check it out:

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  3. 14 May 2019

    Comparing yourself to others and unrealistic expectations of your body and your goals can all destroy exercise motivation and lead to low self-esteem. Ask yourself these four key questions before hitting the gym...

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  4. 13 May 2019

    This year, the focus of is 'body image'. While physical activity can be a challenge at times, according to research, resistance training can help improve body image and mental wellbeing. it certainly has done for me.

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    13 May 2019

    Sometimes we say we're fine when we're not. It's . 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem this year, so if your friend is acting differently, ask twice.

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  6. 9 May 2019

    “People come for results, they stay for the experience” Craig O’Toole of talks about how the fitness industry is changing. The experience is now just as important as the results it achieves.

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    9 May 2019

    Physical activity supports people to live a happy and healthy life. 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️ spoke at today about the soon to be updated physical activity guidelines. Last month Public Health Minister visited to take part in their 👇

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  8. 9 May 2019

    “People make a lot of assumptions based on the way you look ... people always assume I’m a beginner” we need diversity in sport leadership so people feel welcome and more able to participate, says

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  9. 9 May 2019

    “Exercise is the most important way that I can come out of depression or balance manic episodes...”

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  10. 9 May 2019

    Inspiring account of living with bipolar disorder by : how he challenged the stigma and shared his story. “We don’t have enough industry leaders sharing their mental health experiences.”

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  11. 9 May 2019

    The record for marathon running has been broken seven times since 2000. Is it humanly possible to break the 2hour marathon? Professor Andy Jones thinks it is, and estimates it could happen in the next five years.

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  12. 9 May 2019

    With Australian guidelines saying adults should aim for 150-300 minutes of physical activity a week, should we increase our guidelines as well? Good question posed to Professor Charlie Foster at

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  13. 9 May 2019

    Many health and fitness professionals are “unaware” of the health guidelines, says . Hard question about why that’s the case and how they are working to disseminate information.

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    9 May 2019

    Hearing from to start the day at Updated Physical Activity guidelines due in September this year

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  15. 9 May 2019

    “We know that many lives are lost to illness and disease because of inactivity... we owe it to everyone to keep this high on the agenda,” says

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  16. 9 May 2019

    Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer: “A quarter of adults in this country say they are inactive... it’s great if you can go out jogging, but hoovering [is also physical activity]... sex is a great way to get physical activity”

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  17. 7 May 2019

    Eight healthy treats to satisfy sweet cravings

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  18. 3 May 2019

    Latest piece up on the blog! This painting of Mousehold Heath in was done following a visit on Easter Sunday. Beautiful heath and woodland. For more and commissions

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  19. 3 May 2019

    There’s a reason is a thing on social media. It’s one of those gym sessions that many people would happily swap for back day, chest day or shoulder day. Why? Leg day is tough! Here are my go-to exercises:

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  20. 1 May 2019

    The ballot closes this Friday 3 May at 17:00 - are you entering? Here are four things to consider before you decide!

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  21. 30 Apr 2019

    Cardio alone won’t deliver weight loss, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid it completely. A lot of people attack 'cardio bunnies', but it's an essential aspect of overall fitness

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