Personal trainer in Horsham
When I jetted off on holiday in October, I got chatting to a stranger sat next to me on my flight. Upon learning what I do for a living, she innocently asked, “Oh, so will you be training whilst you’re on holiday?”. I responded with a laugh, a firm “no”, and the further thoughts below. …
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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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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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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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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’s been a good five minutes since steps equalled clicks, so what better to do than drive website traffic during the dismal summer months than to tell the public that they now “only” need to accomplish 4,000 per day to improve their health. Are the headlines true? Let’s review… Previously, on “Step Counts Are Newsworthy”…I …
This book is particularly special to me, because I’m proud to say that I supported it in a literal sense. Having struggled to find interest from traditional publishers, Liz chose to use Unbound (which, by the way, I highly recommend checking out – it’s crowdfunding for books; I’ve now supported two others via the platform …
Isn’t it funny how life works out? Almost five years ago, I was at a networking event, working on overcoming my fear of them. And someone I was becoming friends with recommended a different event they’d recently been to, part of a series which was happening due to our local Year of Culture. The events …
