Inspirational Olympics & Paralympics

Wow – what an incredible summer of sport.  An amazing total of 65 Olympic and 120 Paralympic medals and the most successful Olympic games for GB in over 100 years !

 

Whether your loved it or not, few of us would disagree that the achievements we have witnessed over the past weeks are nothing short of amazing.  With an incredible demonstration of skill, power and determination, I hope our athletes have inspired many of you to try new sports and activities, or get fitter to enjoy a fuller and healthier life.   There are so many sports clubs and centres in the area that whether you fancy running, jumping, swimming, throwing or cycling, there is a club to offer you those opportunities.

 

Here is a selection of some clubs local to Bristol:

 

Running Clubs

Hogweed Trotters, Chipping Sodbury: http://www.hogweedtrotters.co.uk/index.asp

Bitten Road Runners:  http://www.bittonroadrunners.co.uk/

Great Western Runners:  http://www.greatwesternrunners.org.uk/

 

Cycling Clubs

North Bristol Cycle Club:  http://www.nb-cc.co.uk/

Cycle Bristol CTC Club:                      http://www.cyclebristolctc.org.uk/

Chipping Sodbury Cycle Sport Club:  http://www.sodburycyclesport.co.uk/

 

Swimming Clubs

City of Bristol Swimming Club:  http://www.cobswimmingclub.co.uk/

Southwold Swimming Club, Yate: http://southwoldswimmingclub.com/

 

Triathlon Clubs

Bristol & District Triathlon Club:  http://www.badtri.org/

Kingswood Triathlon Club:  http://www.kingswoodtriclub.co.uk/

 

Athletics Clubs

Bristol & West Athletics Club:  http://www.bristolandwestac.org/

Yate & District Athletics Club:  http://yateac.co.uk/

 

So before winter sets in, now is a good time to fit extra fitness activities into your weekly routine.  If you are looking to make a significant change it is vital to start at your own fitness level and build up gradually.  The same applies if you’re not use to any exercise.   Whatever you do, always “listen” to your body and monitor how it feels.  It sounds a cliché, but it is very true and important in helping to avoid injury.  Aches and discomforts are one thing, but pain should not be ignored as it may be an indication that you have increased your activities too quickly and not allowed your body to strengthen and adapt.  If you are new to exercise, it is always worth checking with your doctor that your blood pressure is healthy before starting.

 

Contact me for advise if you are still unsure how or where to start and follow my Facebook page, to receive weekly tips on fitness and nutrition.

 

So however you spend the next few weeks and beyond keep active and embrace a healthy lifestyle – inspired by Team GB and the Paralympics Team GB 2012 !

 

Helen

September 2012