Personal trainer in Horsham
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 …
Having missed the first two events, I finally succeeded in visiting Barnes Fragrance Fair. Here’s what I thought of it, and what I hope to see in the future… A day out from the gym Yes, my Sussex-based business is in personal training, but I’m a whole human who is much more than their work! …
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, with the theme being based around community. Horsham-based female personal trainer shares her thoughts on the topic, and how it relates to fitness… When I saw that the Mental Health Foundation’s theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is Community, I knew that I wanted to speak …
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, recently completed a photoshoot with a local artist in Hove. She prepared carefully for the experience, and shares her tips on how to prepare for a photoshoot here… Having participated in two similar shoots previously, I thought I knew what I was in for with my third boudoir shoot. This …
