Fitness

Recent Personal Development and CHEK-ins

As a personal trainer, one of my responsibilities is to maintain a level of professionalism. Part of this is to keep my qualifications up to date, just like a doctor, solicitor or other professional would. Therefore, I make sure I am always go to the very best educational courses. This way I keep myself at…

10 Tips To Getting A Better Night’s Sleep

Are you ‘dog tired’?   You’re probably aware that getting the recommended minimum of 8 hours sleep per night will help your body to rest, repair and make you feel refreshed for the day ahead. What you might not be aware though is the impact that an early night has on your body’s ability to…

Online Personal Training Explained

Wondering what can be covered in an online fitness coaching session? Who doesn’t. Going to a personal trainer in your gym or local health club is probably familiar, but someone who is there to train your virtually? Alien. Here’s our take on why an online PT is best for you.   Online 1-2-1 or as…

Day in The Life of a Personal Trainer

Below, I’ve set out what my usual day is like as a personal training company owner is. I chose Monday as it’s the start of the week for me and a great day to train with clients.   5am – Early Start I wake up to my motivational alarm, which sets me up for the…

Vibram Five Fingers Get The Finger

After reading several articles recently about what Vibram have apparently been doing regarding their advertising, I’ve decided to add my own thoughts: most people know I wear the five finger shoes all of the time and I have done for the last 3 1/2 years.   Research With Athletes I started wearing them several years…
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Why CPD is Important As a Personal Trainer

How professional is your personal trainer?   This is a question that brings up all kinds of different answers. I’m not talking about whether they flirt with you, how they are dressed or even if they look like they workout. I’m talking about Continuing Professional Development; the continuing education that your trainer embarks on to…

Common Fitness and Exercise Questions

Some of the common fitness and exercise questions I get asked as a local personal trainer are included in this blog. I recorded this when we had a power outage, so apologies about the lighting and the blur (which is caused by the lighting). However, I wanted to make sure I got the message across…

Helpful Tips To Train For The Tough Mudder Assault Course

Thinking of attempting tough mudder? Then I have a question for you. Do you want to just get through it or do you want to really go at it? If your mind is set on really having a go at this endurance course and experience the tough mudder challenge, then here are my best tips…

How To Get Fit For The Summer

Dare you bare? It’s that time of year again when we pull on our shorts and swim suits. Are you ready? Or is the dream of wearing a monokini for the summer still a distant one? (more…)

The History … And The Future of Fat Loss

  Once upon a time we all believed that dieting was the key to fat loss – calories in calories out – but sadly not! Later, we believed it was running and aerobics that made us slimmer, but still with only limited results. Then came the power plate, but even that didn’t work as well…