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30 years ago …

I started in the health and fitness industry, Initially, I got a job as a lifeguard in the old Coventry racquet centre as it opened as a fancy health club. By

Achieve Bootcamp

July 21, 20260Comments

The simple art of getting started

Ooops, it’s been a while since I last wrote some ramblings, pretty much 2 months. I actually didn’t mean to take a break, I had a really busy couple of weeks

by Darren Checkley

Coaching

Mindset

May 13, 20260Comments

It depends on the reason.

Last week, I had a conversation with somebody regarding cold water swimming and cold exposure in general. They had read something about it not being all it’s cracked up to be

by Darren Checkley

Acupuncture

Coaching

Injury

May 7, 20260Comments

It’s not getting better on it’s own.

Over the past few weeks I’ve treated clients who have been in discomfort and pain for over a month. The reason being “I thought it would ease off on it’s own”. If

by Darren Checkley

Coaching

Mindset

April 27, 20260Comments

Lessons from 90,000 steps in a day.

Along with a couple of hundred other people, I did the Coventry Way yesterday. It’s a 42 mile walk / run around the circumference of Coventry, you choose which method you

by Darren Checkley

Achieve Bootcamp

April 20, 20260Comments

Fish oil ruins my sleep.

I where a fancy gadget that tracks my sleep quality, there are lots around that do the same. I use Whoop because I can switch it in to a bicep

by Darren Checkley

Coaching

Injury

April 15, 20260Comments

I asked for help.

I’ve been treating somebody for a persistent neck issue in my injury clinic for the past few weeks, we were getting improvements but not to a level I was happy

by Darren Checkley

Coaching

Mindset

April 13, 20260Comments

Bare minimum.

We had an amazing week in West Wales last week. It was forecast to rain every day, yet our children appear to be some form of sun god for Wales and

by Darren Checkley

Coaching

Mindset

April 1, 20260Comments

Have you been a fool? I have.

It’s been too many weeks since I last wrote a message, email, blog or social media post. There isn’t a real reason why, just a perceived one. I was feeling less than

February 11, 20260Comments

🎵Shakin’ that ass🎶

There’s something special about coming home and being greeted with a twerk. Bella, the dog we’re looking after, pads down the hallway with hips like Jessica Rabbit swaying uncontrollably with each

by Darren Checkley

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