About Robert Clarkson

Author | Nutrition Coach | Strength Coach | Lecturer | Founder and Coach At Reactive Training
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February 2024

How to run faster for Hyrox

By |2024-02-27T13:15:43+00:00February 27th, 2024|Hyrox|

Done your first Hyrox and caught the bug? Wanna beat your time for your next Hyrox race? With Hyrox being over 50% running, having a specific programme to work on your running is the key to getting faster! Before I get into the programming this is aimed at those who can already run 8-10k without [...]

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September 2021

What are you training for?

By |2021-09-27T22:47:42+00:00September 26th, 2021|Training|

Is your current method of training really the most effective and quickest way to reach your goals? Within fitness there’s so many different ways to train such as spin, body pump, Metafit, kettlebells, barbells for bodybuilding, strength, olympic lifts, running, cycling, swimming etc.  And everyone has their favourite and thinks that their way is [...]

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May 2018

Set The Game Up To Win…

By |2019-07-28T15:32:42+00:00May 15th, 2018|Mindset, Nutrition, Training, Weight Loss|

Wanna know how you can get the best results if you're thinking about starting an exercise programme, diet or both?  Get A Coach You might be a dab hand at google and an expert on youtube when it comes to finding out about fitness and nutrition, how do you know it's right for you? Getting a [...]

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February 2018

January 2017

Chronicles Of Fatness (COF) Episode 1

By |2019-07-28T15:32:42+00:00January 11th, 2017|Training|

I know I promised to do a blog every week for 2017, but I've got a good excuse... First let me give you a quick update on my #1000milechallenge Total Runs = 2 Total Miles = 4.8 miles Weeks To Go = 50 Miles To Go = 995.2 Target Miles = 20 / week I [...]

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December 2016

Chronicles Of Fatness (A year in the life of a Personal Trainer)

By |2019-07-28T15:32:42+00:00December 29th, 2016|Training|

I was originally gonna call this chronicles of fitness and then gave myself a slap. I've hardly written for a while, for a number of reasons and then you just kinda stop, think the last blog was February last year. So I'm back for 2017 (Hiya) and I'm gonna do 52 episodes with a twist. [...]

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February 2016

Intensity Is For Amateurs…

By |2019-07-28T15:32:43+00:00February 10th, 2016|Training|

Want to know the single biggest mistake everyone makes when trying to lose weight? THEY TRY TOO HARD What? Yep they think ramping up the intensity and "SMASHING " the gym will get them results quicker... Here's why it doesn't work... It's Not Sustainable Have you ever ran a 5k, 10k or even a 1/2 [...]

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January 2016

Why We Do What We Do…

By |2019-07-28T15:32:43+00:00January 27th, 2016|Training|

First let me explain what we do then I'll explain why we do it ;) At Reactive our sole aim is to make you "BETTER". Better can be subjective, and my better might not be the same as yours, so let me elaborate. My "BETTER" is about "STRENGTH", "MOBILITY", "HEALTH" and "WELLBEING". Some of those [...]

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Bet You Can’t Stop Using This Foolproof Weight Loss Trick…

By |2019-07-28T15:32:43+00:00January 20th, 2016|Training|

If you truly want to achieve your goals then alongside building new "GOOD" habits, we have to learn how to ditch the "BAD" habits. Losing weight, getting ahead at work, improving relationships are not just about doing, there's plenty we need to STOP doing if we want to be successful. We need to STOP overeating, [...]

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Everyone Want’s To Be A 10 But If You’re Less Than An 8 Your F**ked…

By |2018-05-15T13:06:14+00:00January 6th, 2016|Training|

We do this exercise called the "Get Back Up" at our Group Personal Training sessions. Everyone hates it. Funny how we hate the REALLY REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF. [bctt tweet="THE STUFF YOU HATE THE MOST = THE STUFF YOU NEED THE MOST"] It seems so simple and it is, but it's crazy effective when it comes [...]

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