30/05/2026
Thoughts on "Coaching and Performing" by Sam Blythe http://fmrowing.com/sam-blythes-blog/coaching-and-performing/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Coaching and Performing. - FM Rowing
All of my adult life, in fact most of my life, I have competed. As a young lad playing local and representative football, through my school years playing every sport going, leaving school and having a pro career in rugby, and now competing in indoor rowing. At no point in that timeline when I though...
30/05/2026
Multiple #1 British & World Rankings.
A continuous 100k row.
Peak fitness at 50.
This is what world-class coaching looks like.
30/05/2026
Sam's blog: "Trying to avoid burning out" https://fitnessmatters.me.uk/trying-to-avoid-burning-out/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Trying to avoid burning out... - Fitness Matters
Trying to avoid burning out…. It was Sunday morning and my schedule was some rowing and weights. Now not for the first time in the last few weeks, I had very little interest in doing either of these! That is not uncommon when you exercise frequently as you can’t always be super motivated, but th...
29/05/2026
"The support from Sam and my peer rowers has been first rate"
29/05/2026
"I've completely changed my outlook on healthy living & eating. I've lost almost 2 stone" - see our feedback:
Testimonials - Fitness Matters
Testimonials “Five years of training with Fitness Matters has transformed my life – three stone lighter and stronger and fitter than ever before, proving that age is no barrier with the right coach! After almost eight years away from structured training, I knew I needed more than just a plan –...
29/05/2026
Having two days of only 600 calories is NOT a foolproof way to lose weight. Read our blog https://fitnessmatters.me.uk/the-5-2-diet-and-fitness/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
THE 5:2 DIET AND FITNESS - Fitness Matters
The 5:2 diet - where you fast twice a week - is growing in popularity, but what effect does it have on your fitness and exercise regime?
28/05/2026
How Important is a Training Plan? by Sam Blythe http://fmrowing.com/sam-blythes-blog/important-training-plan/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
How Important is a Training Plan? - FM Rowing
How important is a training plan? In short, it really depends on whereabouts in your rowing or exercise journey you are at. The further along you are, the more important it becomes for a few reasons. I have trained for lots of different events in my life, most recently they have almost exclusively b...
28/05/2026
Little and often is a great way to think about . Eating little and often, and exercising little and often is easy to sustain 👌
28/05/2026
Don't like your current training regime? Talk to us about what we could offer you:
Fitness Matters | Personal Training and Rowing Programmes in Exeter
Fitness Matters offers private one-to-one personal training from our private gym in Exeter. With expert and professional support to motivate you to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle - with personal training that is tailored to your fitness levels and goals.