Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the absolute hottest topics of 2023. It’s been mentioned in a variety of contexts, from helping scientists to develop new medical treatments, to putting Hollywood on strike for months, and generating comments on social media. I’ve found the idea of it incredibly worrying, largely due to the speed …
Category archives: Personal training
Personal training in Horsham: new availability!
It feels only right that, when I celebrated the second anniversary of taking on my first personal training client last week, I’m now able to increase capacity further! This has been a long time coming, and I’m grateful to my existing clients for their support, which has enabled me to take this step. Read on …
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What to Expect from Your Personal Training Session
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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Professional development: The Well HQ’s Female Body Course
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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Personal Training vs Online Programmes: Which Suits You Best?
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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Step counts in the news… again
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 …
Exercising whilst on painkillers – is it a good idea?
Following the extensive coverage of King Charles III’s coronation, one of the people to receive a lot of praise was Penny Mourdant, who became the first woman to carry and present the Jewelled Sword of Offering during the ceremony. Much was made of Mourdant’s poise, stamina and composure throughout, and she subsequently gave an interview …
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Charity fitness challenges: what’s wrong with them and how to change it
Fundraising challenges that involve fitness activities are a huge bugbear of mine. I was an events and marketing professional long before I was a personal trainer, so here’s my unique take on what’s wrong and what to do to make it right. Fundraising challenges: who are they for?Here’s our key problem: charities need money in …
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Five ways to support new gym members this January
The January fitness enthusiasm is well-documented online. Post-Christmas in the Western world, many people feel guilty about how they’ve treated their bodies throughout December, or take the dawn of a new year as the sign to start a positive habit, with exercise being a popular choice (Hi, 2017 Me!). With this influx of newbies, regular …
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“There’s a lot of colds going around…”
Are you even in the UK if you haven’t said this yet since September? Along with not knowing where to start, one of the biggest barriers to a fitness routine is it stopping and starting due to life, the universe, and colds. Whilst I’m not a doctor and this shouldn’t replace formal medical advice, I …