Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works at an independent gym. She trains a variety of clients on a one-to-one basis, and shares additional tips via her blog. Today, she answers a frequently asked question – when is the gym least busy? There’s a short and a long answer to this question, and I’ll give you …
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Foundations in Trauma-Informed Weightlifting
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works one-to-one at an independent gym. As part of her commitment to continually improve her services, she undertook training in Trauma-Informed Weightlifting this year, and shares her thoughts on the course here… Trauma-informed practice has become a bit of a buzz phrase in various fields, with lots of practitioners now …
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All I want for Christmas (as a personal trainer)
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, specialises in helping those who lack confidence in a gym, as well as working with those who have COPD, and have been through cancer treatment. As Christmas approaches, she’s been thinking about what’s on her festive wish list… I’d like to say that, as the song goes, I don’t want …
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Festive fitness: should you prioritise the gym in December?
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is a cancer and COPD specialist, as well as training other clients via an independent gym. With December rapidly approaching, here are her tips on how to cope with the most wonderful time of the year in terms of your fitness… First things first, I’m not here to tell you …
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From Paul Mescal to 25-year old trainers: why we need to change our fitness idols
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, works with a variety of people in order to build their strength and confidence. She’s noticed a couple of trends via the news and social media – it’s time to discuss celebrity and gym floor influences… Social media has thrown a couple of similar topics at me at once lately. …
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How to boost gym confidence
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, guides clients through one-to-one sessions at an independent gym. Her speciality? Increasing your confidence in your ability whilst helping you to strength train. Here’s how she does it… We’ve all got a type, haven’t we? I’m talking about clients, rather than romantic partners, but the same rule probably applies to …
Personal training coaching style – how horses have helped
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, takes pride in getting to know her gym clients carefully, and understanding how they like to be coached. Here, she discusses how her own journey of learning to ride horses taught her some of the most important lessons about teaching others… When I started learning to ride at the age …
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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 …
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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 …
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