Personal trainer in Horsham
At the end of 2024, I impulsively signed up for a race. The hype finally got me and, having found an alternative to things that involve running, I excitedly signed up for Nuclear Storm – a run-free version of Nuclear Fit, based in Essex. The event took place on 19th July, and I spent the months …
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I may be 38, but part of me today turns 20. On this day in 2005, I had surgery for scoliosis. I’d known it was coming for several years: initially diagnosed in 2001, and treated with a brace and monitoring, I was first offered surgery in 2003. As my condition at the time was good, …
One of my favourite parts of my job as a personal trainer is guiding someone through their first gym session with me. It’s an experience that’s often not dissimilar to a first date (although I’ll stress that the goal is very different!) in that it’s when you truly start to get to know someone. Whilst …
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Following on from last week’s post about things that surprise people about personal training, I thought I’d share the answers to some frequently asked questions. As with all services, there are some questions that crop up regularly, so let’s talk about them! “I think I’m too unfit to have personal training…” Forgive me for being …
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As a cancer exercise specialist, I’m always intrigued by programmes such as the recent Panorama documentary, Cancer Conspiracy Theories: why did our sister die? This week, the BBC aired an episode of Panorama focusing on cancer misinformation. It’s only 30 minutes long, and therefore takes a whistlestop tour of quite a complex topic, let’s have …
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Our societal image of fitness and exercise is so strong that, whenever people learn that I’m a personal trainer, they make quick assumptions about things I believe. And it’s true that I’m still regarded as being a bit different to many others in the industry. As my clients get to know me during their sessions …
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My regular personal training clients are already aware that I’m taking a short break next week. Whilst I won’t be providing my usual face to face sessions, my inbox is always open, so if you’ve been thinking about getting in touch, please feel free to do so! Here’s what I offer… One to one personal …
Newsflash! Exercise is good for you! This may seem like a statement of the obvious, so why did exercise having a positive impact on our health hit the news last week? Because it’s now been scientifically proven in a really important way. Let me explain… Exercise improves outcomes for cancer patients One of the elements …
I recently read Devi Sridhar’s book How Not to Die (Too Soon) and haven’t stopped telling people about it – here’s why. How Not to Die (Too Soon) – a public health guide I wish I’d known what public health was as a field of study when I was 18. Although, my 18-year old self …
Suddenly, it’s eight years since I went from first setting foot in the gym as a member to working in one as a personal trainer. So I’ve learned a few things… These reflections aren’t things I’ve learned as a personal trainer, but ones that I picked up during my general fitness journey. In 2017, I …
