Five things I learned when I tried reformer Pilates

Becky is a Horsham-based female personal trainer who works with cancer patients and survivors, as well as those who struggle with confidence in the gym. She was recently encouraged to try some reformer Pilates classes, and shares her experience here… Trying new things as an adult can be incredibly challenging, but it’s also an important …

Positive gym culture: it exists!

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares some examples of positive gym culture from her experiences… In the social media era, bad news travels fast. There are daily rants about negative interactions in gyms, and some are sadly justified – harassment and bullying are completely unacceptable. Whilst I’ve experienced my fair share of conflict and discomfort, …

What should gyms post on social media?

Cancer exercise specialist, Becky, is a female personal trainer based in Horsham. She works with a broad range of people whether they’ve experienced cancer or not, and loves to support people looking to improve their confidence in a gym environment… A few weeks ago, I came across a Reel where someone was complaining about a …

Do personal trainers weigh you?

Becky is a female personal trainer based in Horsham, West Sussex. She works with a variety of clients, and was recently asked what her attitude is towards weighing clients. Here’s the answer… I’m not surprised that prospective clients ask this question – it’s one of the assumptions that I made when I was first looking …

Is ChatGPT good for fitness advice?

As technology evolves and the application of AI broadens, Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, considers whether ChatGPT could take on her job… With the rapidly rising popularity of ChatGPT and other generative AI chatbots – technically known as large language models – I’ve been waiting for their usage to reach the point that they’d be …

New at the gym? Here’s what to do

This January, Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares her tips for the newest gym members – welcome to the club! It’s still less than 10 years since I first set foot in a gym, fully expecting myself to hate it and give up within a few weeks. That I stayed, enjoyed it, and ultimately became …

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… …

Maaree Solidarity bra review

Sports bras are a vital bit of kit for many people who exercise. Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, has recently tried out Maaree’s Solidarity high-impact sports bra and reviews it here. Sports bra knowledge I’ve previously been an Ambassador for online retailer, boobydoo. Working with the brand gave me an additional education to my existing …

Personal training FAQs

Looking for personal training in Sussex? Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is soon to increase her availability – read on to find out more… Having qualified in 2021, I’ve spent almost four years building my personal training business around an office job, and I’m excited to share that I’ll soon be leaving said job to …

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 …