Category: Training

This is Simon…

This is Simon… Simon is 60 and is a local GP. We have been working together for just over a year now. During our time together Simon has really embraced the progressive mindset of training and, as result, he is doing things he has never done before! He is stronger at 60 than he was […]

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There are no ‘must do’ exercises…

When I first started training as young teenager I used to blindly copy whatever Arnold did! I used to believe that certain exercises were essential and that I ‘had’ to do whatever the magazines told me to do! At age 45, I now know that one of the keys to making progress with your training […]

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Plan B

You NEED a Plan B….

Are you a busy adult/parent? If so, when it comes to training, you NEED a Plan B. The average person (I’m talking general population here) typically sets a target of exercising 3 x per week Whether that’s gym sessions or classes or a combination of both. However, life often gets in the way(work, kids, long […]

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Personal Training Gift Vouchers

Personal Training Vouchers Now Available!

Are you stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Do you want to help a loved one kickstart their New Years resolutions? This is the ideal gift for anyone who is new to the world of health & fitness… Or perhaps you know someone who is already a keen gym goer, but could do with some extra […]

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11kg weightloss

Lewis has lost 11kg!

This is Lewis and he has lost 11kg in the last 20 weeks! He’s stronger, more confident, and is doing things he’s never done before in the gym.  He doesn’t like to celebrate his success, I’m doing it for him!  Our approach to weight loss has been about creating a sustainable plan that has allowed […]

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That's Progress!

That’s Progress!

‘That’s Progress’! As a trainer this is something I often find myself saying to my clients throughout my day. I log everything single workout with every single client and we aim to make progress throughout our sessions together. Progression completely underpins my approach with all my clients. Simon noted this & kindly had these t-shirts […]

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Gymshark

Why I really don’t like Gymshark…

Gymshark is a huge success but, in my opinion, a huge amount of that success (especially in their earlier days) is built on lies….

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This is Dave...

This is Dave…

This is Dave & he is 69 years young. When it comes to achieving your health & fitness, age is obviously a factor and it can play a role in your training set up. For example, we pay close attention to the loading of Dave’s joints, & we include a lot exercises that are based […]

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Marilyn Monroe

Ladies – This is Marilyn Monroe…

Ladies: this is Marilyn Monroe. As you can see, she is lifting weights.. No matter what your goals are, weight training should play an essential role in your program/routine. Women have been told (either consciously or unconsciously) by the world that they either can’t or shouldn’t challenge themselves with any other than a pink dumbbell. […]

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Arnold

I wanted to be Arnold…

Arnold was my child hood hero! The 80’s was my era as a kid/young teenager, it was THE golden age of all action movies, & I grew up watching Schwarzenegger, Stallone, & Van Damme all doing their thing. Commando, Rambo, Terminator, Rocky, Predator, The Running Man, Over the Top, Cobra & Bloodsport….I watched them all […]

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