Things I learned training for Nuclear Storm

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 …

Personal training: frequently asked questions

Following on from last week’s post about things that surprise people about personal training, I thought I’d share the answers to some frequently asked questions. As with all services, there are some questions that crop up regularly, so let’s talk about them! “I think I’m too unfit to have personal training…” Forgive me for being …

What I’ve learned on my fitness journey

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 …

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 …

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 …

Am I too unfit to exercise?

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym. She trains clients of a variety of abilities on a one to one basis, and enjoys finding what works best for them and their goals. Today, she addresses the broadly held belief that a person has to achieve a certain standard of fitness before being …

Getting started at the gym? These are your three essentials

Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works one to one at an independent gym to help her clients gain strength and confidence. With many people choosing to get started this month, and lots of conflicting advice overcomplicating what you need to do so, she shares the only three things you need… Welcome to the gym, whether …