Becky works as a personal trainer in Horsham, West Sussex and, in her spare time, is an avid reader of and advocate for books written by women. Here she shares how to source female-authored books… I read about 50 books per year, and the vast majority are written by women. Since 2019, I’ve prioritised books …
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Kylie on Netflix
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is a specialist qualified in supporting those with lived experience of cancer. Having survived sarcoma herself, Becky often pays attention to media coverage of cancer. Here, she blogs on Netflix’s recent documentary about Kylie Minogue, which discusses her experience. I’ve blogged about several celebrities and their cancer experiences when they’ve …
Barnes Fragrance Fair 2026
Although Becky works as a personal trainer in Horsham and across Sussex, she also enjoys a life outside of the gym! One of her favourite things to explore is perfume, and she recently took a trip to Barnes Fragrance Fair in order to see what new things she could discover… Barnes Fragrance Fair took place …
Adore Your Pelvic Floor CPD
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, recently undertook a training course about pelvic floor anatomy and exercises – here she shares some of what she learned… I’m often heard saying that the pelvic floor is the most under-trained muscle group across all demographics, and pointing out that everyone (no matter their gender) has a pelvic floor, …
Planning gym sessions around your job
Becky is a specialist personal trainer based in Horsham, West Sussex, but fitness hasn’t been her only career. Here, she shares how she used to fit training around an office job without it taking over her life… Although I’m now a full-time personal trainer, life has been that way for less than a year. When …
Booking personal training sessions in Horsham
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym. Clients are seen one-to-one, and she has specialist qualifications in cancer exercise and exercise for COPD. Becky’s experience also allows her to shine with clients who are lacking in confidence in the gym environment, as well as those who have a rocky relationship with exercise. …
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Women’s Six Nations breaks records
Based in Horsham, West Sussex, female personal trainer, Becky, does her best to support professional women’s sport too. Recently, that included a trip to Twickenham for a record-breaking Women’s Six Nations match… My first trip to see a rugby union match was during the 2025 women’s world cup, when Brighton hosted Ireland versus New Zealand. …
Fifa’s newest rules on female coaches: what is the problem and does this solve it?
There are several issues in the sport and fitness industry which involve a discussion about gender. Today, female personal trainer, Becky, who’s based at an independent gym in West Sussex, shares her thoughts on the latest decision made by Fifa… Last month, international football governing body, Fifa, announced new rules regarding the gender of coaches …
How personal trainers can support clients who are diagnosed with cancer
Becky is a Horsham-based female personal trainer with a specialist qualification in cancer exercise. She recently had the chance to share her expertise with other fitness professionals… Last month, I gave a talk at an event for fellow fitness professionals, sharing what they should do when a client receives a cancer diagnosis. The talk was …
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Five things I learned when I tried reformer Pilates
Becky is a Horsham-based female personal trainer who works with cancer patients and survivors, as well as those who struggle with confidence in the gym. She was recently encouraged to try some reformer Pilates classes, and shares her experience here… Trying new things as an adult can be incredibly challenging, but it’s also an important …
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