Last week, Fit for TV landed on Netflix. The three-part documentary series uncovers some secrets of the reality TV show The Biggest Loser. Predictably, the internet has since had thoughts – here are mine. What happens in Fit for TV? Firstly, to save you the trouble, I’ve watched the show. It will be a triggering …
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Exercising during heatwaves
Not to jinx things, but there have been some hot weather spells in Horsham, it’s worth thinking about managing your exercise. Many of us in the UK spend months of the year wishing for warmth and sunshine, though when it arrives we find that we’re not necessarily prepared for the conditions. However, life must go …
Lucy Bronze’s “broken leg” – let’s discuss
After England Lionesses recently won the European football championships, Lucy Bronze revealed that she’d played the tournament injured. Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, discusses the topic… Firstly, I want to remind you that I’m neither a doctor nor Lucy Bronze’s coach. Everything I’m about to say is based on news reports I’ve read. However, I’m …
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Exercising during the summer holidays
Changes in routine due to the school summer holidays can present an additional barrier to exercise for parents. Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares some thoughts on how to overcome these… First up: an admission I’m very happily child-free! And I know that this and being a personal trainer mean that I have a lot …
Things I learned training for Nuclear Storm
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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Scoliosis surgery anniversary
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, …
Things that surprise people about their first personal training session
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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Personal training: frequently asked questions
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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Panorama Cancer Conspiracy Theories review
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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Things I believe about fitness and training
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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