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Category: Fitness Programs

How To Buy Running or Walking Shoes

Posted 30/06/201507/12/2016 Murray9 CommentsPosted in Fitness Programs, Things of interest

First of all lets find out what style/gait you are and then find the right running or walking shoes to match your gait. Its important you’re fitted with the correct shoes, otherwise injury will occur. We all pronate…this is the way the foot rolls inward when you run or walk. It’s part of the natural […]

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Nutrition For Active People

Posted 07/06/201505/01/2017 Murray6 CommentsPosted in Fitness Programs, Nutrition tips, Things of interest, Weight Loss

Whether your exercising for weight lose, a healthier lifestyle or for sport, its important the body is fueled with the right foods. Having a good nutritional plan set in place will have you on track to achieving your goals. Your muscles can take a real beating during exercise, so its very important you provide them […]

How to run faster for longer

How to Run Faster For Longer

Posted 01/06/201505/01/2017 Murray17 CommentsPosted in Fitness Programs, Things of interest, Weight Loss

Speed Work or Calorie Burning Sessions Wanting to run faster or lose weight…well upping the tempo in a structured way will have you running faster and losing those calories you so desperately want. Before starting any speed phase you should already have a good level of base fitness. What is base fitness; this is training […]

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Beginners Running Schedule

Posted 19/05/201510/01/2017 Murray7 CommentsPosted in Fitness Programs, Weight Loss

From Zero to 35 Minutes in 10 Weeks This is an introduction to regular running with the ultimate goal of running 5K’s continuously. The plan will consist of walking and running at an easy relaxing pace, with each workout 40 minutes in duration. There will be no intensity at this early stage as it’s all […]

how long does it take to get out of shape

How long does it take to get out of shape

Posted 02/05/201505/01/2017 Murray2 CommentsPosted in Fitness Programs, Things of interest, Weight Loss

The short answer is…it depends on your original level of fitness. So how fast do you lose your fitness once you stop? If your a recreational exerciser…someone who works out 2 to 3 times a week, it takes 2 to 4 weeks of inactivity for any notable change in your conditioning. For an athlete or […]

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Hiking or Weight Loss Walking Program

Posted 11/04/201510/01/2017 Murray10 CommentsPosted in Fitness Programs, Weight Loss

Being active is an important part of losing weight or any weight maintenance plan. So when you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight…applying this rule will be the key to your success. Both diet and exercise are very important. Diet has the stronger effect on losing the weight while exercise helps to […]

About Me

Hi there,

My name is Murray and welcome to The Outdoor Den. I’m an outdoors enthusiast with a passion for health and fitness…have travelled the world, love to hike and have hiked on many of the great trails of the world.

My mission is to help and inspire people to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of our lovely country. Keeping fit and active through hiking and travelling is a great way to enhance one’s well-being.

I can be contacted at murray@theoutdoorden.com

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