Obesity: Some Interesting Facts!

When we think of obesity, there are many theories about the causes or how widespread the problem is or indeed if the problem really is a global epidemic.  Well here are a few facts about obesity from the World Health Organisation no less: 

• Obesity is classified as a preventable disease;
• Global obesity has doubled in the last 40 years;
• More people die from over eating and obesity than under eating and starvation;
• Over 1.5 billion adults (over the age of 20) are overweight/obese;
• Over 45 million children under the age of five are overweight!;
• Between 7% and 41% of cancers are attributed to being overweight;
• There are more overweight children in developing countries than in developed countries;
• Obesity and under-nutrition tend to co-exist;
• America spends over 10 million an hour on obesity related healthcare!;

Access the references for access to the full report which was updated in March 2011 

Testimonial: The Royal Marines

This is an update from my previous testimonial now I have completed the Royal Marines 4 day selection course (the PRMC).

The course is designed to be extremely arduous both physically and mentally.  The commanding officer stressed that this was the toughest selection process of the last 15 years.  

During the 4 days many of the candidates had expressed how tough the course was and how they had struggled with many of the exercises and tasks which were given to us. However due to the one-on-one training sessions and the expert advice and guidance from Darryl Edwards, there was not one point during the course where I was struggling or found it difficult. To be perfectly honest I found the training sessions with Darryl more difficult than I did the selection tests!

Darryl did not just train me to pass the course, but to exceed the criteria well above expectations. This was even noted by a Royal Marine Instructor on the pull up test.  We had to complete a timed pull up test from a dead hang to chin over bar. Darryl however trained me not to just get my chin over the bar but to get my chest above the bar with control. The PT Instructor passed comment that my pull ups were the best he had seen. Darryl made a point throughout training making the particular test or exercise more challenging therefore when it came to the day I found it straight forward and manageable.

Darryl's programme was designed to prepare me for whatever was thrown at me by the marines.  To combat my fears psychologically and to help maintain focus regardless of the task.  He ensured I got adequate rest, the right nutrition and not to overtrain.  There were times I was not sure I was doing enough or that his unconventional methods would work.  However I am pleased to say I was more than prepared for what the Marines required of me and that I passed with flying colours.

Out of over 5000 applicants, and out of the 55 candidates selected for the 4 day assessment only 23 were successful.

I will continue to train with Darryl until my start date as I am finding the sessions enjoyable, challenging and varied.  I am now in the best shape I have ever been physically and mentally which I want to continue to improve on.

Darryl - I just wish to give a massive thank you for all your training and guidance in getting me to pass the course and with relative ease - I would of found it extremely tough without your help.  I can say without hesitation you really gets results!

Kirk Harris

Merlene Ottey: No Retirement Even at 50!

What a great advocate for the benefits of sprinting versus endurance running.  She has no plans to retire either.  A great inspiration.

"There is no retirement age, there are no limitations.  I am going to stay running and see what I can do" - Merlene Ottey

Everything But The Police Helicopter?

Copy and pasted from one of my client's facebook page:-->

"Would like to thank the stupid woman who called the police on me and my trainer Darryl Edwards and made up some ridiculous story that we are burglars, which resulted in three undercover police cars and a police van resulting in 16 police officers for 2 guys training. Would I really be robbing a house with my water bottle?"

A true story.  Read more about it here:  --> http://www.facebook.com/fitnessexplorer