We have said it quietly to everyone but we must say a big thank you to everyone that helped organise, bake for and attended the Macmillan coffee morning and AMMF Sports Day Afternoon. Special thanks to Vikki Laker for organising the day and coordinating everything. Her family were also out in force and made sure…
When people say a lot can happen in a year they are bang on! 2015-2016 was an incredible year for Vertical Fitness & Vertical Joy and we have been seriously astounded and humbled by the people who have made it all possible. We would like to take this opportunity to go through some of our…
Following on from our recent self defence article we have put together a comprehensive infographic rammed with statistical facts, our top 10 pieces of advice and a diagram highlighting those vulnerable points to attack. We want to urge women to go out there prepared for anything because that could mean the difference between a horrifying…
At this time of year there is always so much emphasis on beach bodies that we wanted to make a few things clear for you. A beach body is not acquired 12 weeks prior to your holiday unless you suddenly throw everything you have plus the kitchen sink at it! You do not need a…
The statistics for rape alone in England and Wales are really shocking with approximately 85,000 women and 12,000 men raped every year. That equates to 11 rapes every hour. The Ministry of Justice combined with the Office for National statistics and the Home Office, released those figures as part of An Overview of Sexual Offending…
I have been pole dancing for 7 years. And yet it is only recently that I discovered that I have a pole dancing style. About 12 months ago, me and a friend were practicing together in my home, and I noticed that the way she executed her moves was very different than the way I…
Why Exercise at all? [dt_sc_hr_invisible_small] I have been a martial artist for thirteen years and a fitness instructor for five years. There is tons of information for people to digest these days – a little too much. This book delivers simple truths by dispelling some of the industry’s myths that refuse to go away. [dt_sc_hr_invisible_small]…
A lovely Infographic by a company called Revive Health Care all about weight loss, covering those top tips to keep you on track with those weight loss goals. It is not an easy journey and there are five aps here you can use to help keep you pushing towards those targets. There are also some lovely…
The second part of the exercise and fitness myths blog brings you another 20 old wives tales to help you reassess your approach to fitness and nutrition in 2016. See if these will make an impact on your training moving forward and good luck clinging hold to those new year resolutions – if you can…
How can you spot those exercise myths and know you are getting the facts? It is the start of a brand new beautiful year so for many they are taking advantage of a clean slate and making some promises to themselves and their bodies. They will cut down their intake of sugar and fat and…