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Welcome to Xander Conditioning Personal Training and Athletic Conditioning in Bedfordshire
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Xander Conditioning is a company set up by myself (Alex Chaple) in 2007, based in Bedfordshire. I offer personal training sessions, body composition analysis, nutritional advice and online help. The objective of Xander Conditioning is to provide personal training as well as nutrition and supplementation advice based on the most efficient methods and up-to-date scientific research. I offer fast results!
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Latest News and Articles
Causality
Friday, July 23, 2010
One of the most basic laws of the Universe is the law of Cause and Effect. The idea of reaping what you sow is not new, in fact, it is one of the oldest concepts one can imagine. The law is known as the... Read More
Cramp, a simple solution to a simple problem.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Painful muscular cramps are a very common problem in regular exercisers and I see it often in relatively new clients. We will be half way through an exercise, usually involving the lower extremities, and the client will put... Read More
The basics of gaining lean mass
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Despite the fact that some females still fear the words ‘muscle mass', in general, it is well established that more of this good tissue we carry on our bodies the better. The more lean... Read More
Xander Conditioning on FACEBOOK
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Xander Conditioning has joined the Facebook community! Become a fan and get health and fitness tips on a daily basis on your facebook account or sent to your mobile phone. To become a fan, follow the link below and click "like"... Read More
Metabolic Syndrome - Understanding the issue
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Metabolic Syndrome is just one of many conditions that is plaguing the population of the Western world and is a result of poor dietary choices and inactivity. Characteristics of Metabolic Syndrome (or Syndrome-X) include... Read More
BioSignature Modulation Results - Jenny Smith
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Xander Conditioning is very proud to announce the results of another extremely successful BioSignature Modulation participant. I am fast developing a reputation as being the trainer to talk to if body re-composition is your... Read More
Dont wait until something bad happens to set time aside for your health.
Monday, May 17, 2010
The following is a very common occurrence in those seeking the help of a trainer when trying to get back in shape... Alex: So, tell me why it is you want to begin training. Trainee: Well, I have just been to the doctors for my... Read More
Every little helps
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Being a personal trainer, my objective is very simple and clear cut. A new client comes to me with a specific goal, such as - "I want to lose 15kgs of body fat and gain strength and flexibility". After finding out how much... Read More
Why I hate the treadmill
Monday, April 19, 2010
When people first meet me, they are often shocked when they ask me the question: "Which is the best setting on the X-trainer for fat loss" and my response is to advice them not to spend any longer than a few... Read More
If the eyes are the window to the soul, then the skin is a looking glass in to your health.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The condition of your skin says a lot about you. A person's general standard of health can often be understood through the appearance of their face. Acne and skin problems are very often a cause of nutritional deficiencies... Read More
BioSignature Results - Gary Mitchell
Monday, March 29, 2010
Gary's BioSignature story started 7 days in to 2010. I first met Gary a couple of months before that and we had already achieved 3kgs of fat loss working together when he decided he would be brave and allow me to... Read More
BioSignature Results - Martin Keepfer
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Most people take the BioSignature Modulation course wanting to lose large amounts of body fat. They have often tried various diets with little success and want to get serious weight loss results. Martin is... Read More
You are not a victim.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
When it comes to your life and achieving your aspirations, many people choose to be a victim. It is not their fault that they are not in shape as they are unable... Read More
Dyslipidemia - understanding the issue
Monday, March 1, 2010
One big problem in dealing with obesity, weight gain and heart disease is dyslipidemia. The problem is one that is not easily solved, and we are slowly realising how serious the condition can be. The... Read More
Revisiting The Squat
Monday, February 22, 2010
I am a firm believer that strength, fitness and good physiques are built on the basics of exercise. It is a too frequent occurrence that people are looking for a "new" exercise to target their problem... Read More
Flexibility 101
Sunday, February 21, 2010
People love to exercise. People love feeling "the burn" or pushing themselves to reach new limits on their favourite exercise. However, a far smaller proportion of these people seem to enjoy... Read More
Introducing "UBERMAG" - from Poliquin Supplements
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Why is magnesium important? Magnesium is one of the most vital minerals in the human diet and is involved in around 325 reactions regularly taking place inside the body. Some of the functions of elemental magnesium... Read More
BioSignature Modulation Results - Donna Beddow
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Donna recently completed the BioSignature Modulation course with great success! Donna and I have been training together for two years now, and met whilst she... Read More
Answering a Fequently Asked Question...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
I love challenges. I live for them! Whenever I meet a new client and they have a particular ailment or condition which means that their goals might be harder to reach than for most people, I see it as a new test in... Read More
Xander Conditioning recommends - "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The nature of my work means that addressing issues in people's diet is a day to day task. Often the hardest part of this task is convincing people of the myths surrounding modern nutrition and what exactly... Read More
10 reasons to use fish oil!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Everyone I train or consult with knows that I am nuts about fish oil... and for very good reason! Fish oil, or more specifically Omega-3, is one of the most important nutrients you will ever take (next to D3). Its... Read More
Starting your day the right way!
Friday, January 29, 2010
The breakfast cereal industry is a multi-billion pound industry. They have celebrities and sports men and women telling us that a nutritious bowl of high-fibre (grain-based) cereal is the perfect food to eat for... Read More
Introducing FENUPLEX - fighting the love handles
Monday, January 25, 2010
What is Fenuplex? Fenuplex is a fantastic product from the Poliquin supplementation range, and is one of the most potent fat loss supplements on the market. How does... Read More
Training to improve your health and body composition, or training to join the circus?
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Unfortunately, it is now the case that trainers and gym members alike have bought in to the idea that to train "functionally" or to improve your core stability, you should train like you are auditioning for Cirque... Read More
Just because you cant see it in the mirror, doesnt mean you can't train it!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
I have been training people for several years now, and in my experience around 100% of the people I work with start off with weak scapular retractors (the muscles in the mid-back that attach to the shoulder... Read More
The trouble with aerobics.
Monday, January 18, 2010
A common assumption most have when embarking on a fitness regime is that lifting weights is for "toning" muscles whilst cardio is for fat loss. Let me assure you that this is not the case. I have developed a... Read More
Spare a thought for the repetition...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The repetition bracket, or range of repetitions performed per set, is the most important variable when training. Your rep bracket dictates the training effect of the workout and should be considered carefully in program design. The... Read More
Nutrition Tip: help when eating out
Monday, January 11, 2010
Help when eating out Insulin sensitivity is a big problem in the UK. People are given misleading information about the food choices they make and we are now consuming far too many refined carbohydrates. The result of this is the... Read More
BioSignature supplements are here!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Great News! xanderconditioning.co.uk is now able to provide Poliquin supplements! Poliquin supplements prove to be the most superior supplement brand on the market today, producing amazing results in body composition and health promotion. Members of... Read More
Resolutions for 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
2009 has come to a close, and soon the gyms around the country will fill with those wanting to lose the holiday bulges put on over the Xmas period. The treadmills will have waiting lists, the rowing machines will need their seats... Read More