Monthly Archives: January 2012

In with the old – in with the new!

How many of you wish you’d found CrossFit, or your favourite training programme, years ago? Go on, confess, you look at the youngsters at the gym with envy and wonder how you would be now if you’d started it when you were … Continue reading

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Every cloud has silver lining

One of the main reasons for starting “Raising the Bar” was for us to be able to share our experiences, turning disasters into triumphs etc.  I said that there are some inspiring women that I have met and one of … Continue reading

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Put the right stuff in …

.. and you will perform better in everything.  Today’s post is about supplementing the diet .. but before I begin there is some important news for Masters Athletes. We are pleased to announce the first ever ‘Raising the Bar European … Continue reading

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The first steps to gorgeous!

The first steps to being gorgeous Taking the first steps to raising the bar to get strong and fit are often the most daunting, and not surprisingly many women are put off by the fear of it being “too hard”, … Continue reading

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Strength training – it’s not about the muscle

Strength – The abilty of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply force or, in other words - “Raising the Bar!” Why do strength training? Many older women shun away from strength training either because they are a little … Continue reading

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Welcome to “Raising the Bar”

Welcome to “Raising the Bar” Well here we go, I have been talking about writing a blog for such a long time and finally a chance meeting with Barbara, who I will tell you about later, finally made me just … Continue reading

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