CNP helps Bernie Hollywood undertake the ultimate British endurance challenge
……. "I feel fitter, stronger and I recover quicker"
Turning 50 is a big deal for most people, but for Bernie Hollywood it will not make a jot of difference. It won’t affect his love of running, cycling and pushing himself to the limits. If anything he plans to do more, and with the help of Kerry Kayes and CNP Professional supplements he should be able to push himself even further.
Already Bernie has completed 100 marathons and 100 half marathons, two triathlons and plenty of other endurance challenges along the way. He is in the Guinness Book of Records as the holder of the longest distance run in seven days –352.2 miles in March 2008.
Earlier this year he was disappointed not to qualify for the 2009 Race Across America. He almost succeeded though – and despite atrocious weather conditions he completed the course, unlike many entrants.
Undaunted Bernie has set himself the ultimate British cycling endurance challenge this summer. He plans to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats (1200 miles) climbing, with his bicycle, Britain’s three highest peaks Snowdon 3,560 ft (Wales), Scafell Pike 3,210 ft (England) and Ben Nevis 4,370 ft (Scotland) – all in under 12 days! He’s doing it to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
Most men half of Bernie’s age would be hard pressed to undertake this sort of punishing test but he is confident that with the proper preparation he will be successful. Bernie’s typical weekday training schedule comprises two hours on the bicycle trainer in the mornings before work, with a 30 minute swim, 30 minute free weights and 30 minute run in the early evening. At the weekends he increases this with a four hour cycle ride.
"I realised as I started training for the Race Across America that I was going to need to take some nutrition supplements to allow my body to cope with all this intense exercise and to help it recover overnight ready to keep going the next day," says Bernie. "I looked around at what was on the market and turned to CNP Professional for help. I was impressed with the advice Kerry Kayes (founder of CNP) was giving to sportspeople across the disciplines and the results they were getting."
Kerry devised a diet plan for Bernie incorporating CNP supplements to maximise his energy stores, protect the muscles and tendons against damage during such a gruelling regime, help recovery and reduce fatigue.
"Since I started taking the CNP supplements I’ve noticed a real difference," says Bernie. "I feel fitter and stronger and notice I can push myself that little bit further. I can train harder and longer with a faster recovery period. I’m ready for my new challenge in the summer and plan to increase my exercise schedule to 12 hours cycling per day for the final week or two."
Bernie is taking:
· Pro Vital an advanced multi-vitamin and mineral supplement with anti-oxidants that play a significant role in promoting optimum health and recovery during training and competition;
· Pro Omega which contains Omega 3, 6 and 9 plus plant steroesters to help with problems caused by intense joint pounding exercise;
· Pro Recover a post-workout recovery drink containing a blend of high glycemic (fast-acting) carbohydrates and fast-acting proteins to aid muscle repair and strengthening; and
· Pro MR a high protein, low fat meal replacement shake.
To find out more about Bernie Hollywood and his Land’s End to John O’Groats Challenge visit www.berniehollywood.com
CNP Professional is one of the UK’s leading sports nutrition specialist companies. For more information visit www.cnpprofessional.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 161 320 1212 for sports nutrition advice and +44 (0) 161 320 8145 for sales.
Notes for editors
CNP Professional is a leading supplier of sports nutrition supplements including protein shakes and bars, performance boosters, hypotonic drinks, creatine supplements, meal replacements, mass gainers, weight loss supplements and post work-out shakes. All are designed to deliver the ultimate in sports nutrition.
Kerry Kayes, the founder of CNP Professional and a former national bodybuilding champion, has been involved in sports nutrition for many years. His dietary expertise has established him as ‘the man in the know’ to sportspeople worldwide such as the Ericsson Round the World Yacht Team, boxer Ricky Hatton, dart’s champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, international strongman Glen Ross and Sean Long of St Helen’s RLFC.
CNP Professional supplements are carefully formulated to ensure that the body is able to make best use of the nutrients. Unlike many nutritional supplements, CNP Professional’s products are easy to drink, eat and digest.
There are several articles explaining protein nutrition supplements on the CNP website – go to the home page and click on ‘nutrition’ under the articles section.
Bernie Hollywood’s diet plan as recommended by Kerry Kayes’:
Morning training followed by Pro Recover.
Breakfast: yoghurt, cereal, juice and Pro Omega and Pro Vital
Mid morning: Pro MR shake
Lunch: sandwich, wholemeal bread/tuna
Mid afternoon: Pro MR shake
Early evening training followed by Pro Recover
Dinner: Grilled chicken or fish, boiled new potatoes, cooked fresh green vegetables and Pro Omega.