How sore should you be after a workout?
Horsham-based Becky is a female personal trainer working at an independent gym. Here, she talks about what’s normal in terms of post-workout soreness… I receive this question in a variety of formats, and it’s something that there’s clearly a lot of confusion on, so it’s time to try and sort that out! Let’s have a […]
Fitness wearables in 2026: helpful or harmful?
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, specialises in working with cancer patients and survivors, plus people who are looking to change how they feel about exercise. She also appreciates the mindful use of technology, and today considers fitness trackers… It’s not the first time I’ve covered this topic, but things have predictably continued to evolve. We’ve […]
How it feels to offer personal training
Horsham-based Becky is a female personal trainer who specialises in supporting those who are less confident about being in a gym environment. Here, she shares how she prepares to work with a client for the first time. One of my clients recently asked me whether I get nervous prior to a client’s first personal training […]
Planning gym sessions around your job
Becky is a specialist personal trainer based in Horsham, West Sussex, but fitness hasn’t been her only career. Here, she shares how she used to fit training around an office job without it taking over her life… Although I’m now a full-time personal trainer, life has been that way for less than a year. When […]
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. […]
Why I sponsored my local Pride event
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is aware that she cultivates community with her work. She explains more about her values as a business owner… Prior to setting up my own business as a personal trainer, I’d had careers in events and marketing, plus time spent working for a local charity. Within these roles, I’d learned […]
Positive gym culture: it exists!
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares some examples of positive gym culture from her experiences… In the social media era, bad news travels fast. There are daily rants about negative interactions in gyms, and some are sadly justified – harassment and bullying are completely unacceptable. Whilst I’ve experienced my fair share of conflict and discomfort, […]
What should gyms post on social media?
Cancer exercise specialist, Becky, is a female personal trainer based in Horsham. She works with a broad range of people whether they’ve experienced cancer or not, and loves to support people looking to improve their confidence in a gym environment… A few weeks ago, I came across a Reel where someone was complaining about a […]
Do personal trainers weigh you?
Becky is a female personal trainer based in Horsham, West Sussex. She works with a variety of clients, and was recently asked what her attitude is towards weighing clients. Here’s the answer… I’m not surprised that prospective clients ask this question – it’s one of the assumptions that I made when I was first looking […]
New at the gym? Here’s what to do
This January, Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares her tips for the newest gym members – welcome to the club! It’s still less than 10 years since I first set foot in a gym, fully expecting myself to hate it and give up within a few weeks. That I stayed, enjoyed it, and ultimately became […]