Posts in “Fitness”
Workout Motivation – Reason or Excuse?
A couple of months ago I shared my 10 minute rule tip, a simple way of getting your backside into gear when you really can’t be bothered doing your workout. This week I thought I’d share another simple workout motivation tip with you. You may or may not believe it, but even personal trainers need […]
Read articleTriathlon Top 5 Tips For Beginners
I’ve been doing triathlon’s for just over 2 years now, and I must say I LOVE them, dare I even say it, more than just running alone! There is something equally exciting, amazing and exhilarating about taking part in this multi-sport event. If you haven’t done one before I’d highly recommend it, even if you […]
Read articleOld School Kettlebell Circuit
I save all my personal training client programmes and all my class plans. Sometimes it’s good to look back over previous programmes and workouts. Not only does it help you realise the progression in your client’s training, it can also remind you of some great exercises that you now overlook and quite frankly, sometimes it’s good […]
Read articleChanging Your Training Environment – 4 Key Factors
Everyone likes to train in different ways, in different environments. I don’t pretend to be any sort of psychologist, but it does really interest me how motivation and therefore training adaptation can be altered so much by the environment that we train in. So I thought I’d write a blog about how changing your training […]
Read articleAlex’s Holiday Training Sessions
The big question I am sure you are dying to know, does a personal trainer still training, even when they are on holiday? Sorry to disappoint but, I certainly do. Here are my three workouts I did whilst I was away last week, my key holiday training sessions. Having skin like mine means I cannot spend […]
Read article5 Gym Bag Essentials I Just Wouldn’t Train Without
Back with another modest but unbelievably epic blog covering my gym bag essentials. For me, these five items must be in my bag as I head to the gym as they help mobilize, motivate and prepare me for exercise. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not reliant on these tools however without them I know I […]
Read article3 Short, Sharp Fitness Blasts
Summer is upon us and like myself, most people are loving the idea of taking advantage of the longer days, warmer weather and feeling fitter, stronger and generally more awesome! With this beautiful weather were experiencing you might want to keep you gym sessions short, sharp and to the point so here are a few […]
Read articleCait’s Do It In 12 Story – 1 Week to Go!
This picture is Cait on week 1 and week 9 of our Do It In 12 programme – a 12 week bespoke personal training programme focusing on two personal training sessions per week, in addition to nutritional and lifestyle support to help you smash your goals. You can already see that the changes have been phenomenal. […]
Read articleHIIT and Core Workout
It’s that time of year, the sun is out, the beach is looming we all want a six pack, to feel svelte and confident in our bikinis and look strong and lean in our shorts. Often, at this time of year, our personal training clients and gym members may want to spend more time focusing […]
Read article5 Phenomenal Ways To Improve Your Burpees
As most of you know I’m currently facing the task of doing a fair few (250+) burpees for charity so thought I’d share a few things I had learnt to help you improve your burpees. But firstly a few givens! • I love a good ol’ Burpee • Burpees are hard work • Burpees are […]
Read articleDon’t Skip Leg Day!
Everyone who has trained with me in one way or another knows that I think squats are the king of exercises! If I’m honest though, I love lunges too – in any variety…that said, I also love deadlifts, glute bridges, calf raises – in fact…I love most lower body exercises! So many favourites and so […]
Read articleHomemade Protein Bar Recipe
Protein bars and protein alternatives are becoming more and more common in supermarkets. Recently I have seen protein ice-cream, protein bread, protein chocolate bars, protein cereal and many more. Personally, I don’t think getting into the habit of buying massive amounts of protein bars is a good habit to get into, the bars are heavily processed and […]
Read articleHow Many Calories Should I Be Eating?
To lose, gain or maintain weight it is important to know how many calories you should be consuming. So this blog, how many calories should I be eating, looks at just that but we’re going to try to keep things simple. For weight loss you should be expending more energy (energy expenditure) than calories you […]
Read articleNo Equipment Holiday Workouts!
No Equipment? No Excuses! Some of you might have a holiday looming this summer. While most will treat it as a nice break and a chance to put your feet up, I know a few people who will be wanting a quick workout they can do anywhere to get the heart rate up and keep themselves […]
Read articleHow Do You Manage Unplanned Weight Gain?
It’s an honest question? If your goal is to maintain your weight or to lose weight, how do you manage unplanned weight gain? I only ask because as personal trainers we see this happen, we’re asked questions about it and our clients deal with it in very different ways. And trust me – we’ve all been there […]
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