We all see them in the media, on the television, In magazines: Abs. but how do you get them? We have all done the traditional sit up, which I think are not worth doing as they can start to hurt your back. So here is an abs workout that will help bring those bad boys […]
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20 Minute Indoor Cardio Workout
It’s been so rainy recently I though I’d put together a 20 minute indoor cardio workout that you can do at home in the dry. Do each exercise for 20 seconds, except the boxer stance, which is your recovery move to do in between each exercise for 10 seconds. Repeat the exercises 8 times for […]
Full Body Workout
Here is my full body workout that you can do anywhere. Repeat as a circuit 3 times with 2 minutes rest between each circuit. Depending upon your fitness goals aim between 10-20 repetitions on each exercise. All you need is a pair of dumbbells. Squat to overhead press Lunge twist reverse left and right Push […]
Clever Ways To Eat More Fruit & Veg
Everyone knows that they need to eat fruit and vegetables to stay healthy, but are we all really getting our 5+ a day? Probably not. One of the reasons is that they’re just not convenient and sometimes we just forget to eat them. So, what if we made fruit and veg more convenient to eat? […]
Legs and Abs workout
Here’s my leg and abs workout that you can do anywhere. A quick and effective workout to strengthen and tone up your legs and abs. You can download the pdf workout card below. Leg and Abs workout >>
NOW CANCELLED Group fell run – Fox House Pub (Burbage)
Our next fell running group will be starting & finishing from the Fox House Pub on Hathersage Road. We’ll be out running for just over 1hr. Please bring some water. To book on please pay via Paypal here
Early morning workout
Here’s a short early morning workout to get your pulse going and get you energy levels up ready to face the day ahead. You can download the workout card below. Early Morning Workout »
Fell Run – Cricket Inn Totley (Totley Moor & Blacka Moor)
Our next fell running group will be starting & finishing from the Cricket Inn pub at Totley on Penny Lane. We’ll be out running for just over 1hr. Please wear some warm clothing.
New Year, Get Into Gear!
Health Tips The festive holidays are generally a time when over eating and excess alcohol drinking occurs. If like me you feel like you need to kick start 2017 with a new healthy you then read on. You can actually put these health tips in place right now and feel the health benefits. The impact […]
Survive the big ‘C’ with personal trainer Adam Taylor!
The big ‘C’ is nearly upon us and have you muttered these words yet? “My New Years resolution is…” “Oh this fitted me last year!” Or maybe “After the Christmas holiday I’m going to get my diet sorted and get back in shape” At this time of year the health and fitness industry is geared […]
TRX all body workout demonstrated by Adam Taylor personal trainer
What is a TRX? It stands for total body resistance exercise and is a form of bodyweight suspension training. Developed in the late 1990’s by Randy Hetrick a US Navy Seal. Suspension training enables more muscles to be used during every exercise, working together to improve tone, calorie burn, and strength and lower the risk […]
Group Fell Running Session – Barrel Inn Pub, Bretton
Group Fell Running Session – Barrel Inn Pub, Bretton 6-7 mile run from the Barrel Inn pub. Meet in the car park opposite the pub. Off road shoes advisable to wear. Looking forward to seeing you there. Barrel Inn, Bretton, Hope Valley, S32 5QD
Personal Training Taster Session Group
Personal Training Taster Session Group 10 places are available for my personal training taster session group. This taster session is ideal for people who are interested in personal training and wondering what’s involved. Please contact me for further details and to reserve your place.
Group Fell Running session
Group fell running session 5-6 miles from Hathersage, meet outside St Michael’s Primary school for 9am. Off road shoes advisable
Meadowhead Group – 5k & core workout
5k and core workout
Meadowhead Group – Steady run 5 miler
Steady run 5 miler
Meadowhead Group – Hills
Hills
Meadowhead Group – Intervals
Intervals
Plyometric workout for runners as demonstrated by personal trainer Adam Taylor
Personal trainer Adam Taylor uses plyometrics to improve running performance. Plyometrics are exercises that aim to develop strength and speed by conditioning the neuromuscular and elastic characteristics of the muscle. Plyometrics, also know as “jump training’ or ‘plyos”, are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of […]
Meadowhead Group – Round Sheffield Run stages 5 & 6
Round Sheffield Run stages 5 & 6
Meadowhead Group – Hills
Hills
Meadowhead Group – Intervals
Intervals
Kettlebell workout for runners as demonstrated by personal trainer Adam Taylor
If you’re serious about running and getting better then strength training should form part of your training programme. A personal trainer can help you reach your race potential and reduce the chance of injury by selecting the most appropriate exercises to include in your training programme. So why do we need to include strength training […]
Meadowhead Group – Team Relays
Team Relays
Meadowhead Group – Hill reps
Hil reps
Meadowhead Group – 5k time trial
5k time trial
Meadowhead Group – Pyramid sprints
Pyramid sprints
Meadowhead Group – Hilly run 5-6 miles
Hilly run 5-6 miles
I’m just injury prone. Fact or fiction?
By James Cameron BASRaT and Jenny Manners MCSP MSc I’m just injury prone” – A single phrase that is transferable and echoed all the way from elite sport to Sunday afternoon bike rides. It is the assumption that certain, unlucky people have a natural pre-disposition to injure easily and should therefore be accepted as a […]
Meadowhead Group – 5 miler
5 miler
Beginners 0-5k group – Endcliffe Parkrun
Beginners 0-5k group Endcliffe Parkrun
Meadowhead Group – Pyramid reps
Pyramid reps
Meadowhead Group – Steady 10km
Steady 10km
Beginners 0-5k group
Beginners 0-5k group
Dore group – Reps
Reps
Meadowhead Group – Hilly run
Hilly run
Beginners 0-5k group
Beginners 0-5k group
Dore Group – Hill sprints
Hill sprints
Beginners 0-5k group
Beginners 0-5k group
Dore Group – Steady 10km
Steady 10km
Meadowhead Group – Pyramid reps
Pyramid reps
Beginners 0-5k group
Beginners 0-5k group
Dore Group – Sprints
Sprints
Meadowhead Group – Hill sprints
Hill sprints
Dore Group – Trail run
Trail run
Meadowhead Group – Steady 10km
Steady 10km
Dore Group – Reps
Reps
Dore Group – Steady 10km
Steady 10km
Meadowhead Group – Reps
Reps (1min fast x 10)
Dore Group – Christmas lights run – Meet at 7:30pm
Christmas lights run
Meadowhead Group – Christmas lights run
Christmas lights run
Meadowhead Group – Team relay sprints
Team relay sprints
Meadowhead Group – Hill circuits
Hill circuits
Dore Group – Hill sprints
Hill sprints
Meadowhead Group -Sprints
Sprints
Dore Group – Fartlek
Fartlek
Meadowhead Group – Fartlek
Fartlek
Dore Group – Sprints
Sprints
Meadowhead Group – Pyramid sprints
Pyramid sprints
Dore Group – 400m sprints
400m sprints
Meadowhead Group – Hill Reps
Hill Reps
Dore Group – Steady Pack run
Steady Pack run
Meadowhead Group – Steady pack run
Steady pack run
Dore Group – Hill Reps
Hill Reps
Meadowhead Group – Hill circuits
Hill circuits
Dore Group – Pyramid reps
Pyramid reps
Meadowhead Group – Intervals 60/90 x 10
Intervals 60/90 x 10
Dore Group – (Steady 10km pack run)
Dore Group – (Steady 10km pack run)
Dore Group – (Fartlek)
Dore Group – (Fartlek)
Meadowhead Group – (Cross country run)???
Meadowhead Group – (Cross country run)???
Group Fell Run 4 – (Norfolk Arms Pub – 10:30am)
Group Fell Run 4 – (Norfolk Arms Pub – 10:30am) Meet for 10:30am in the Norfolk Arms pub car park for a off road run lasting just over 1 hour. Plenty of stops for regrouping and to admire the views.
Dore Group – (Intervals)
Dore Group – (Intervals)
Meadowhead Group (Hills)
Meadowhead Group (Hills)
Dore Group – (Hilly run)
Dore Group – (Hilly run)
Meadowhead Group (Intervals)
Meadowhead Group (Intervals)
Dore Group – 5km Time Trial (Road)
5km Time Trial (Road)
Dore Group – Fartlek hills (Road)
Fartlek hills (Road)
Meadowhead Group – Hill reps
Hill reps
Dore Group – Intervals (road)
Intervals (road)
Meadowhead Group – 0.5km reps
0.5km reps
Dore Group – Eccy Woods Run
Eccy Woods Run
Meadowhead Group – Intervals
Intervals
Dore – 5km Time Trial (Road)
5km Time Trial (Road)
Meadowhead – 5km Time Trial
5km Time Trial
Weston Park – 5km time trial
5km time trial
Dore – 10km Hilly Road Run
10km Hilly Road Run
Meadowhead – 10km off road run
10km off road run
Weston Park – Hills/ Steps
Hills/ Steps
Dore – Fell run (Blackamoor & Totley Moor)
Fell run (Blackamoor & Totley Moor)
Meadowhead – 5km Cross Country Race
5km Cross Country Race
Weston Park – Fartlek
Fartlek
Dore – Intervals Abbeydale Road South
Intervals Abbeydale Road South
Meadowhead Group – 10km off road run
10km off road run
Weston Park Group – 5km time trial
5km time trial
Dore Group – 10km road run
10km road run
I’m Adam Taylor – an expert in personal training, running coaching, weight loss and nutritional advice.
I’m based in Sheffield and am passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals – everything from weight loss and general fitness to marathon and fell running.
My open running group is for beginners and intermediate runners – those who are just getting started with running or those who would like to improve.
My personal training services work with people on an individual basis and provide a fully tailored fitness plan working towards a goal.
If you’re unsure about what might be right for you or if you’d just like some friendly advice, give me a call on 07837 544 845 or get in touch through my contact page