Personal Trainer Language: words I do and don’t use and why

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, trains clients via an independent gym, or at their home. Here, she shares insight on why you’ll hear her use certain words with reference to her services, but not others… I’ve never been one to believe in the “sticks and stones…” mentality – words are powerful, and really matter, especially …

Should I get a walking pad?

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, helps people to get stronger, live their lives well, and enjoy their gym sessions with her. She’s recently been asked to share her thoughts on the trend of adding a walking pad to office setups. Here’s her take… Our old friend, the step count goal, is on the agenda again …

Now training: those living with COPD in Sussex

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, recently achieved a new Level 4 qualification: exercise for COPD… I’m really pleased to announce that I’m now fully certified in exercise for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), having passed my course via Loughborough College this summer. When I first undertook my personal trainer qualification, it was with the aim …

Side effects of surgery – what goes unsaid

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, has had two significant surgeries at different points in her life. Here, she shares some of the hidden side effects in a bid to raise awareness and normalise what others may be going through… When it comes to the surgeries I’ve had, I tend to speak in terms of things …

A personal trainer’s holiday travel essentials

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, loves to travel. She doesn’t necessarily advocate for planned exercise whilst away on holiday, but she does support the use of fitness kit in warmer climates. These are her travel essentials which go with her from gym to beach… I’ve previously discussed whether or not to exercise whilst on holiday …

Personal training for young adults with cancer

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is a cancer exercise specialist. Having been through cancer in her early 30s, she feels particularly strongly about helping younger adult patients and survivors. Here, she explains further… There’s some debate as to what constitutes an “AYA” (adolescent or young adult) cancer patient, but common wisdom lands in the neighbourhood …

Nixi Body: review and promotion for leak-proof knickers

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, often has open and honest conversations about all kinds of bodily functions. Bowel habits, menstruation, and pelvic floor issues are no exception, as she is keen to better understand the needs of her clients, and help them with what really matters. At the end of this post, she shares a …

Five things I wish people asked their personal trainer

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, takes a bespoke approach to training clients, and focuses on progress with compassion. In this blog post, she shares things that she wishes people asked their personal trainer, plus her answers as a fitness professional… My gym floor clients ask me lots of questions from, “can I really lift that …

Five things I love about personal training with rehab

Horsham-based personal trainer, Becky, holds a Level 4 Cancer Exercise certification. With an interest in one specialism – and her own cancer recovery journey informing her practice – comes a willingness to work with others. Becky finds herself increasingly supporting others in the rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Here, she explains why she enjoys …

Continuing professional development as a personal trainer

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is currently awaiting assessment results for the second Level 4 qualification she’s undertaken during her career to date. Three years on from completing the CanRehab course in cancer exercise, she found the experience very different this time, and reflects on the process… I didn’t think much about it at the …