Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, keeps a keen eye on the fitness industry beyond the gym floor. Recently, she met PhD researcher, Phoebe, and supported her in recruiting participants for her current study. Today, Phoebe has kindly contributed a guest blog to share more about her work… Hello! I am Phoebe, a PhD researcher in …
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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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Injury rehab as a personal trainer
Female personal trainer, Becky, works at a gym in Horsham, West Sussex. During the summer, she sustained an injury which has taught her a lot about healing and training. She shares more here… This isn’t my first rodeo with injury or rehab, but it has been a very different journey. Some of my other situations …
Personal training in Horsham – get in touch
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, delivers one-to-one sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays. She explains how to find out more and book in for a gym session… Thanks for visiting my site! You’ve actually caught me on a rare break – I’m away from 12th until 19th October, gearing up for the final stretch of 2024. …
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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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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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Thinking of becoming a personal trainer? Read this
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, embarked upon her personal training course four years ago. Having experienced training through the highs and lows of lockdowns, and now working face-to-face with a variety of clients, she shares her advice for those looking to undertake a Level 3 Personal Training certification… I was nervous when I booked my …
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Royal Marsden Exercise Oncology Study Day 2024
Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is a cancer exercise specialist, and recently attended an exercise oncology study at London’s Royal Marsden hospital. Here, she shares her thoughts on the experience… Exercise oncology is a rapidly expanding field of work and study, which is operated by a huge range of professionals, from academics and exercise physiologists …
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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 …
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