Personal trainer in Horsham
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 she is now also advertising a brand of this type of drug. Hot takes and fan reactions have quickly been issued in huge volumes. Here, …
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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 – here are mine. What happens in Fit for TV? Firstly, to save you the trouble, I’ve watched the show. It will be a triggering …
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 …
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 remind you that I’m neither a doctor nor Lucy Bronze’s coach. Everything I’m about to say is based on news reports I’ve read. However, I’m …
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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 these… First up: an admission I’m very happily child-free! And I know that this and being a personal trainer mean that I have a lot …
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 up for Nuclear Storm – a run-free version of Nuclear Fit, based in Essex. The event took place on 19th July, and I spent the months …
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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 a first date (although I’ll stress that the goal is very different!) in that it’s when you truly start to get to know someone. Whilst …
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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 that I’m still regarded as being a bit different to many others in the industry. As my clients get to know me during their sessions …
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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 always open, so if you’ve been thinking about getting in touch, please feel free to do so! Here’s what I offer… One to one personal …
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 things… These reflections aren’t things I’ve learned as a personal trainer, but ones that I picked up during my general fitness journey. In 2017, I …
