Category Archives: training plans

So….. I might not look dressed for yoga, but it was raining and this was the best I could do!  This is in the middle of the French Alps early one morning.  There is actually a ski station right behind … Continue reading →

Feeling fit on Alpe d’Huez Talk about feeling on top of the world…… This is at the top of the legendary Alpe d’Huez, a great place for skiing and an even better spot for cycling.  This was the day after … Continue reading →

Spring Fitness Day 7 Here we are at Lake Annecy, putting together your cardio training plan.  It’s set up a little like a circuit, but everything you do is cardio based.  A great way to get the heart-rate up mid-week … Continue reading →

Circuit training is a good way to get a lot done in a small amount of time.  It might not look like it, but this is just after 6am in the small village of Aussois in the French Alps.  Training … Continue reading →

Day 5 – Core conditioning in a hotel hallway I had very limited options today.  I’m at the Lyon airport hotel, waiting for our Etap du Tour group to arrive.  The Etap is the one stage of the Tour de … Continue reading →

Some days, training just doesn’t quite work out.  We want it to happen, but poor planning, delays and other commitments make it too tricky. So here I am, on a plane, tapping away to create Day 4.  It’s similar to … Continue reading →

Day 2 – Yoga A chance to recover after strength in Day 1.  It’s a simple plan based on sun salutations, so you can familiarise yourself with yoga.  There’ll be a video in the members section during September for those … Continue reading →

Day 1 – Strength The first training plan is all about strength – a great way to boost your metabolism and improve your tone.  Girls, there’s no need to stress – you’re not going to bulk up.  A little extra … Continue reading →