Personal training FAQs

Becky Hughes, Personal trainer based in Horsham, holding a yoga mat

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 […]

When one of your fitness idols promotes weight-loss medications

Becky Hughes, Sussex based personal trainer, on a beach

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, […]

Fit for TV – Netflix documentary review

Promotional image for Netflix series "Fit for TV"

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 […]

Exercising during heatwaves

Sussex based Becky Hughes sitting and smiling

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 […]

Lucy Bronze’s “broken leg” – let’s discuss

Becky Hughes, Sussex based personal trainer, on a beach

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 […]

Exercising during the summer holidays

Becky Hughes, Personal Trainer, holding a dumbbell for weight training.

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 […]

Things I learned training for Nuclear Storm

Becky, a White woman, stands in front of a red Nuclear Fit brand wall outside. She wears a black crop top, trainers, and leggings, and holds her finisher medal up in her left hand, with her right arm flexing the bicep

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 […]

Things that surprise people about their first personal training session

Becky Hughes, Personal trainer based in Horsham, holding a yoga mat

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 […]

Statement on fitness industry inclusion and accessibility

Becky Hughes, Sussex based personal trainer, on a beach

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 […]