Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, guides clients through one-to-one sessions at an independent gym. Her speciality? Increasing your confidence in your ability whilst helping you to strength train. Here’s how she does it… We’ve all got a type, haven’t we? I’m talking about clients, rather than romantic partners, but the same rule probably applies to …
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Personal training coaching style – how horses have helped
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, takes pride in getting to know her gym clients carefully, and understanding how they like to be coached. Here, she discusses how her own journey of learning to ride horses taught her some of the most important lessons about teaching others… When I started learning to ride at the age …
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Personal Trainer Language: words I do and don’t use and why
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, trains clients via an independent gym, or at their home. Here, she shares insight on why you’ll hear her use certain words with reference to her services, but not others… I’ve never been one to believe in the “sticks and stones…” mentality – words are powerful, and really matter, especially …
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Brighton self-compassion workshop review
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, doesn’t just work in a gym! In order to continue developing her skills, and take care of herself fully, she seeks out a variety of opportunities to learn and relax. Recently, she attended a self-compassion workshop, and she found this experience very different to her previous one… In 2022, I …
Should I get a walking pad?
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, helps people to get stronger, live their lives well, and enjoy their gym sessions with her. She’s recently been asked to share her thoughts on the trend of adding a walking pad to office setups. Here’s her take… Our old friend, the step count goal, is on the agenda again …
Now training: those living with COPD in Sussex
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, recently achieved a new Level 4 qualification: exercise for COPD… I’m really pleased to announce that I’m now fully certified in exercise for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), having passed my course via Loughborough College this summer. When I first undertook my personal trainer qualification, it was with the aim …
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Thinking of becoming a personal trainer? Read this
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, embarked upon her personal training course four years ago. Having experienced training through the highs and lows of lockdowns, and now working face-to-face with a variety of clients, she shares her advice for those looking to undertake a Level 3 Personal Training certification… I was nervous when I booked my …
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Nixi Body: review and promotion for leak-proof knickers
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, often has open and honest conversations about all kinds of bodily functions. Bowel habits, menstruation, and pelvic floor issues are no exception, as she is keen to better understand the needs of her clients, and help them with what really matters. At the end of this post, she shares a …
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Five things I was taught as a trainee personal trainer…
…that I don’t do now that I’m qualified Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, first qualified in January 2021. When coaching clients, she draws on her own experiences as a beginner gym-goer (and she only started doing that in 2017!), as well as her continually increasing professional knowledge. And there are some rules she enjoys breaking… …
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Why do people film at the gym?
As smartphones have hit critical mass, video-based social media apps have soared in popularity, and everyone seems to have become a side-hustling blogger, gyms have become filming locations for many users. Is it all narcissism and no true purpose? Let’s discuss why people film at the gym, and what you can do if it makes …