Charlotte Gauja
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Training Methods: Plyometrics
May 19, 2020
During our training methods series, University of Nottingham Sport’s fitness instructor, Cameron Whitham, will provide advise around specific training methods that you may wish to incorporate into your training routine. This week, Cam focuses on plyometric training. Power is the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction in explosive bursts of movement. The two components of …
Training For Your Sport During Lockdown
May 5, 2020
In the current climate, it has and will continue to be a challenge for athletes at all levels to train specifically for their sport without access to equipment and facilities. We have some tools to help you structure, maintain and enhance your exercise routine during lockdown, to stay engaged and ready for your when your …
Training Methods: Core Stability
During our training methods series, University of Nottingham Sport’s fitness instructor, Cameron Whitham, will provide advise around specific training methods that you may wish to incorporate into your training routine. This week, Cam focuses on core stability. Core stability is known as the ability to control the position and movement of the central portion of …
How to Listen to Your Own Body
April 30, 2020
The health and fitness industry has created a lot of noise since the social distancing rules were put in place. Sometimes the noise showcases quick-fixes, high standards and unrealistic results. But, how often do we ignore the noise and simply listen to our own bodies? Living in a culture where we can order nearly anything …
10 Fitness Myths Busted
April 27, 2020
We are all learning to adapt to our new lives in Lockdown where activity in all its shapes and forms has taken on new meaning. For many physical activity is being used as a stress buster, as our daily outing or our daily workout in the garden. But with a lot of information online regarding Health and Fitness …
How a Fitness Instructor trains at home and their top tips!
April 8, 2020
Since the social distancing rules were introduced many have been exercising in their gardens and living rooms with the aim of keeping fit and mentally strong during these more testing times. The introduction of our Health and Wellbeing home has provided members of the community with free access to live classes, tips on how to …
20 Minute Home Workouts for the Busiest Schedules
April 7, 2020
It may feel like everyone suddenly has unlimited free time on their hands under social distancing guidelines. However, for some of us, life may have suddenly become a lot busier. You may have found yourself juggling extra deadlines, working different hours and managing extra childcare. However it is still important to find time to be …
Why you should prioritise exercise in the current circumstances
March 19, 2020
Amongst the madness that we are currently experiencing, you may be seeing posts informing you to keep exercising. Boris Johnson addressed the importance of exercise in a speech to the nation whereby he encouraged you not got to work but to continue to exercise. As you may not be in work or university this news …
The Headliner | Birmingham fall to Nottingham in the Championship Semi-Final
March 11, 2020
On 11th March 2020, we welcomed the University of Edinburgh and the University of Birmingham to David Ross Sports Village to feature as The Headliner in Women’s and Men’s Championship semi-finals. Both teams were on the #RoadtoNottingham, competing to secure their place at BUCS Big Wednesday held at the University of Nottingham, 25th March 2020. …
The Headliner | How to “Squash”
March 5, 2020
On the 11th March, we will be hosting our final Headliner event of the year, the men’s and women’s Squash semi-finals. This intense afternoon will determine whether the University of Nottingham Squash team makes it through to BUCS Big Wednesday so make sure you head over to watch the action. The day will consist of …
