Personal trainer in Horsham
My quest to keep trying new things throughout 2023 continues! In October, I went on holiday to Portugal, and I tried one of my favourite new things yet whilst in Lisbon. Read on to find out more… Inspired by BBC’s Race Across the World…One of my favourite TV shows for the last few years has …
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Here in the UK, autumn seems to have hit a new gear. Whilst the clocks changed last weekend, the sensitive (and early-rising) among us have noticed a significant change in daylight hours. It’s evident in the evenings too, with us now officially passing the point of post-6pm sunsets (the next one isn’t until March!). This …
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When I wrote a list of new things I wanted to try this year, sushi making was one of the first things I added. And in a very specific way. It’s one of those kind of cliched activities now, as it went through a phase of being quite a popular date night activity (and I’m …
Walking into a personal training session, especially if it’s your first time, can feel a little daunting. Whether you’re stepping onto the gym floor with me at Dual Strength and Fitness in Horsham, West Sussex, or you’re revisiting after a hiatus, personal training offers a unique, one-to-one experience tailored to your needs. Here’s a glimpse …
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But Becky, you are a woman, and a qualified personal trainer, surely you know everything there is to know about female bodies? Ah, not so. And I am not a doctor, so there’s plenty I don’t know. There’s always room to learn more… Forever a studentWhen I decided to become a self-employed personal trainer, I …
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October has snuck up on me, and that’s a privilege. In the UK, this is when Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place annually, and the backlash has steadily built year on year. However, big brands often still aren’t paying attention to this fact (top tip: when something like this happens, it’s because money is being …
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If you follow me on social media, you probably know I’m a longtime Strictly fan. As someone who resolutely dislikes autumn, the glitterball’s return is very much welcome, as it guides me through to Christmas. Yes, you will struggle to get me away from the TV on a Saturday evening now and no, I’m not …
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In 2018, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with a Desmoid tumour – as September is Desmoid Tumor Awareness Month, it feels like the right time to discuss this issue. For those unfamiliar with the term, a Desmoid tumour, also known as aggressive fibromatosis, is a rare type of cancer, forming …
In a world where technology touches almost every facet of our lives, it’s no surprise that it has made its way into the fitness sector. The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly hastened this progression, with many fitness enthusiasts turning to online programmes when gyms closed. But how do these programmes stack up against traditional personal training? Let’s …
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It seems surreal that it’s two years since I spent many hours on Zoom, lots more reading, and several panicking about exams and assessments. Receiving my cancer exercise specialist certification was the realisation of a goal set only a year previously, with no personal training expertise to my name. So I think a bit of …
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