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 fitness doesn’t relate to how I coach others. When I’m selling myself as a PT, it’s about how I relate to prospective clients, and bear …
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Statement on fitness industry inclusion and accessibility
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 and media coverage in the UK. This feels both like something that I shouldn’t have to say, and something that I should’ve been clear on …
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How fit should a personal trainer be?
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 fit a personal trainer should be… Time to talk about one of the biggest taboos in the fitness industry: the idea that personal trainers have …
Should I try a GLP-1?
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 weight-loss medications. Specifically, the contemporary variety which seem to have been an increasing topic of conversation via news and social media during the last year. …
Gym etiquette tips
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 seen some interesting times during the last few years. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that facilities were shuttered, and when they reopened, lots …
How to plan a personal training session
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 that her clients actually want to do them… Time to give away the true secrets of personal training! When you work with me, sessions aren’t …
Booking personal training sessions in Horsham
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 her to shine with clients who are lacking in confidence in the gym environment, as well as those who have a rocky relationship with exercise. …
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Fitting in exercise during school holidays
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 suggestions for how this can be possible when routines change during school holidays… I’d like to start with an acknowledgement of privilege, and the fact …
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International Women’s Day – fitness edition
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 examines the aims of rights, equality and empowerment through a fitness lens… On 8th March, the UN and the wider global community marks International Women’s …
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Client journey: cancer treatment to fundraising
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 for Sarcoma UK. I’m delighted to be able to shine the spotlight on one of my clients this week. It’s something I’ve thought about carefully, …
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