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Why a Personal Trainer Might Be Your Secret Weapon (even at 50+)
Let’s face it: exercise can feel like a minefield. Should you lift weights? Do yoga? Swim? Or just stick to walking the dog? For those of...
Julian Bazley
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Parkinson's Power
A few years ago, my best friend of over 50 years was diagnosed with Parkinson's. This shocking news motivated me to find out more about...
Julian Bazley
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Rainbows, whisky and llamas!
The Scottish Highlands continued to reveal their stunning beauty as the Ride & Stride team advanced north on their nine-day 500 mile...
Julian Bazley
Sep 13, 20222 min read


Julian Bazley
Sep 13, 20220 min read


Ride & Stride - big skies and sunshine!
Day 2 Day two of Ride and Stride dawned bright and sunny. Ahead of the team stood the Applecross Pass - the steepest climb on the...
Julian Bazley
Sep 10, 20222 min read


Day 1 - We're on our way!
After all the planning, training and preparation, the Ride and Stride event finally kicked off today with the cyclists taking the lead,...
Julian Bazley
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Ready to Ride and Stride
The Ride and Stride team is assembled and ready to take on everything the Scottish Highlands have to offer! Tomorrow they start the 9 day...
Julian Bazley
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Prostate post op update day 7
Latest update one week on from surgery. Back home now and on the recovery trail!
Julian Bazley
Aug 29, 20221 min read


Prostate post-op update day 4
I recently had a radical prosatectomy following a prostate cancer diagnosis and am documenting the milestones in my post-op recovery....
Julian Bazley
Aug 27, 20221 min read


Ride & Stride 2022
In September 2022, I'll be taking part in a challenging walk, run, cycle event in the Scottish Highlands, following the North Coast 500...
Julian Bazley
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Staying Fitter Longer
If anyone needs living proof that regular exercise can help you stay healthy into your 60s and 70s, they need look no further than my...
Julian Bazley
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Routine as a route through lockdown
Routine is important for most human beings. Generally we need it to function effectively and since Covid-19 has deprived us of much of...
Julian Bazley
Jan 7, 20211 min read


Back to the great outdoors!
As coronavirus restrictions have been easing, it’s literally been a breath of fresh air to be able start running some covid-19 friendly...
Julian Bazley
Aug 13, 20202 min read


Balls out - self-treatment to relieve muscle tension!
A short video to show how runners, cyclists and sportspeople in general can relieve muscle tension and tightness in lockdown until they...
Julian Bazley
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Locked down for a stretch?
If you're working from home as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, you're likely to find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings, using...
Julian Bazley
May 11, 20201 min read


Learning from the lockdown
“Adversity is the mother of invention”. I’ve never started a blog with a quote from Albert Einstein before, but he was pretty clever...
Julian Bazley
Apr 17, 20202 min read


The core is key (part 1)
Most of you reading this will be aware of the importance of a strong core - the muscles of the lower back, trunk and abdomen, whose...
Julian Bazley
Feb 27, 20203 min read


Don’t just sit there! The importance of retaining good posture
I’m increasingly involved in discussions with corporate clients about employee wellbeing programmes and the introduction of health and...
Julian Bazley
Jan 26, 20202 min read


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Sep 22, 20190 min read
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