Should I be drinking protein shakes after a workout?

Other than, “what should I eat to lose weight?”, whether or not to drink protein shakes is probably the top nutrition-related question I get asked. And before I answer it, a disclaimer… I’m a personal trainer. Not a nutritionist, not a dietician. The amount of nutrition content that isn’t in the personal training question may …

Trauma informed approach to exercise provision CPD experience

I recently took part in a training event which was the first of it’s kind in the UK! Mental health has always been a significant professional (and personal) interest for me, and with the public conversation continuing to bubble away, more educational opportunities seem to be popping up each day. But I’m picky, so let …

I’ve hit my goal weight – now what?

Firstly: fairly obviously, this post is going to discuss weight loss. If that’s something which isn’t a safe topic for you, or something you disagree with, please feel free to stop here… Whether weight or fat loss is the right thing to aim for or not is not the topic of today’s post – this …

Three easy ways to take care of your pelvic floor… and one thing to avoid

Big news: we all have a pelvic floor. Every single one of us. And having a strong and healthy pelvic floor isn’t just important for people who have been through pregnancy and/or birth. It’s important for everyone. Yep, that’s right – you need to work on yours too. In case you missed the news, the …

Three things you should never eat 

Anything you’re allergic to or intolerant of Anything that you’re ethically or morally opposed to consuming Anything that you don’t like And that’s it! No foods are inherently good or bad for you. Believing that can be difficult thanks to conditioning from diet culture or our upbringing, but it is true. The only things to …

What made me choose to work with a personal trainer

When I first joined a gym in 2017, aged 30, I did so with the specific intention of getting stronger. A friend had taken me to their gym to show me what they loved about it, and it was enough to convince me to give it a try, but I was well aware that I …