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  • When one of your fitness idols promotes weight-loss medications27 August 2025
    One of the biggest news stories of the last week within health and sport has been Serena Williams’s announcement that she has been taking a GLP-1 weight-loss medication, and that …

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  • Fit for TV – Netflix documentary review20 August 2025
    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 …

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  • Exercising during heatwaves13 August 2025
    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 …

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  • Lucy Bronze’s “broken leg” – let’s discuss6 August 2025
    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 …

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  • Exercising during the summer holidays30 July 2025
    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 …

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  • Things I learned training for Nuclear Storm23 July 2025
    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 …

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  • Scoliosis surgery anniversary16 July 2025
    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 …

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  • Things that surprise people about their first personal training session9 July 2025
    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 …

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  • Personal training: frequently asked questions2 July 2025
    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 …

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  • Panorama Cancer Conspiracy Theories review25 June 2025
    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 …

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  • Things I believe about fitness and training18 June 2025
    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 …

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  • How to book personal training sessions11 June 2025
    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 …

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  • Cancer exercise in the news10 June 2025
    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 …

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  • How Not to Die (Too Soon) book review4 June 2025
    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 …

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  • What I’ve learned on my fitness journey28 May 2025
    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 …

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  • Barnes Fragrance Fair review21 May 2025
    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 …

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  • Mental Health Awareness Week – community14 May 2025
    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… …

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  • Five ways to prepare for a photoshoot7 May 2025
    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 …

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  • The road to Nuclear Storm30 April 2025
    Time to share some stuff that I wouldn’t usually. I’m normally private about my own training because, in my opinion, what I choose to do in terms of my own …

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  • Statement on fitness industry inclusion and accessibility23 April 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works one-to-one with clients at an independent gym. Here, she shares her thoughts and position regarding inclusion and accessibility, in light of recent legal situations …

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  • How fit should a personal trainer be?16 April 2025
    Many people have long-held beliefs about fitness culture and the industry and, very slowly, change is starting to happen. Today, Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, explores the topic of how …

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  • Should I try a GLP-1?9 April 2025
    Like many fitness professionals, Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, receives questions on weight-loss medications as they become increasingly popular. So: should you try a GLP-1? It’s time to talk about …

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  • Gym etiquette tips2 April 2025
    Much like other public spaces, gyms have codes of conduct. But what are the best gym etiquette tips? Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares this vital information… Gym culture has …

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  • How to plan a personal training session26 March 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works with people looking to heal their relationship with exercise and become more confident in the gym. This is how she plans sessions to ensure …

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  • Booking personal training sessions in Horsham19 March 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym. Clients are seen one-to-one, and she has specialist qualifications in cancer exercise and exercise for COPD. Becky’s experience also allows …

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  • Fitting in exercise during school holidays12 March 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym and trains clients one-to-one. Lots of her clients are parents, and manage childcare responsibilities alongside training. Here, she shares some …

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  • International Women’s Day – fitness edition5 March 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym and focuses on the confidence and enjoyment of her clients. As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day, she …

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  • Client journey: cancer treatment to fundraising26 February 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is a cancer exercise specialist, working with those who are recovering from cancer treatment. Today, she shares the journey of a client who’s now fundraising …

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  • Why I don’t share suggested workouts19 February 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works one-to-one with a range of clients via an independent gym. She specialises in helping those who struggle with confidence in the gym and, although …

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  • Am I too unfit to exercise?12 February 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym. She trains clients of a variety of abilities on a one to one basis, and enjoys finding what works best …

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  • World Cancer Day – United by Unique4 February 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is a cancer exercise specialist. She shares her thoughts on World Cancer Day – marked annually on 4th February – which has a new focus… It’s …

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  • Getting started at the gym? These are your three essentials29 January 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works one to one at an independent gym to help her clients gain strength and confidence. With many people choosing to get started this month, …

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  • Move For Your Mind 2025 – review22 January 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works hard to provide the best service possible at an independent gym in Sussex. She recently attended Move For Your Mind 2025 in an effort …

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  • When are gyms least busy?8 January 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym. She trains a variety of clients on a one-to-one basis, and shares additional tips via her blog. Today, she answers …

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  • Foundations in Trauma-Informed Weightlifting2 January 2025
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works one-to-one at an independent gym. As part of her commitment to continually improve her services, she undertook training in Trauma-Informed Weightlifting this year, and …

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  • Should I do a Hyrox?23 December 2024
    As 2024 draws to a close, many people will spend some time reflecting about what they’d like to do or achieve in 2025. Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, often has …

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  • The one fitness resolution you need to make this New Year18 December 2024
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym focused on improving her clients’ strength and confidence. With January rapidly approaching, the question everyone wants the answer to is …

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  • All I want for Christmas (as a personal trainer)11 December 2024
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, specialises in helping those who lack confidence in a gym, as well as working with those who have COPD, and have been through cancer treatment. …

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  • Festive fitness: should you prioritise the gym in December?4 December 2024
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is a cancer and COPD specialist, as well as training other clients via an independent gym. With December rapidly approaching, here are her tips on …

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  • From Paul Mescal to 25-year old trainers: why we need to change our fitness idols27 November 2024
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works with a variety of people in order to build their strength and confidence. She’s noticed a couple of trends via the news and social …

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  • Experimenting with Apple Watch’s Pause Rings feature20 November 2024
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, welcomes an update from Apple which offers users the chance to track rest days, as well as activity. But she’s found a few glitches when …

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  • Guest blog: PhD researcher, Phoebe13 November 2024
    Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, keeps a keen eye on the fitness industry beyond the gym floor. Recently, she met PhD researcher, Phoebe, and supported her in recruiting participants for …

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  • How to boost gym confidence6 November 2024
    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 …

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  • Personal training coaching style – how horses have helped30 October 2024
    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 …

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  • Personal Trainer Language: words I do and don’t use and why2 October 2024
    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 …

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  • Brighton self-compassion workshop review25 September 2024
    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 …

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  • Should I get a walking pad?18 September 2024
    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 …

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  • Now training: those living with COPD in Sussex11 September 2024
    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 …

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  • Thinking of becoming a personal trainer? Read this4 September 2024
    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 …

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  • Nixi Body: review and promotion for leak-proof knickers10 July 2024
    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 …

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  • Five things I was taught as a trainee personal trainer…22 May 2024
    …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 …

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  • Why do people film at the gym?20 December 2023
    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 …

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  • Barriers to exercise: an apology21 September 2022
    A recent article in Stylist hit me with a thump, and it’s time to say that I’m sincerely sorry. The publication posted a “beginners guide to exercise” and I read …

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