Fifty plus Fitness Dave Shields Fitness

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 gymThe Importance of Strength TrainingImportance of sleepUnderstanding the part nutrition and food macros plays in weight lossAdherence and Consistency, the glue that holds everything together

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; Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

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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 - 12 Kg
                                  (Amazon Affiliate Links)
Women - 6-8Kg

A YouTube link here to a more in-depth discussion on what size to get

Link to 

Demos of basic Kettlebell exercises

Swing

Deadlift

Goblet Squat 

Press

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;

Blood Pressure monitor

Outlive - Peter Attia Great book on longevity with a large section on heart health

Blood Testing kit

Website

British Heart Foundation

Beginners guide to rucking; YouTube

All about getting stronger

Strength building principles discussed;

SAID Principle, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands

Progressive Overload

References;

Milo and the bull story

The Simpsons; Homers arm wrestling escapades!