Sports bras are a vital bit of kit for many people who exercise. Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, has recently tried out Maaree’s Solidarity high-impact sports bra and reviews it here. Sports bra knowledge I’ve previously been an Ambassador for online retailer, boobydoo. Working with the brand gave me an additional education to my existing …
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Lizzo in Women’s Health and more than I bargained for
This summer, Women’s Health magazine featured musician, Lizzo, as their cover star. Intrigued by her fitness journey, Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, bought a copy… and was surprised to find an even better piece than she anticipated… I found Lizzo a great choice of cover star, and was excited to hear about her fitness journey. …
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Exercise Oncology study day 2025
The Royal Marsden hospital recently held an annual exercise oncology study day. Horsham-based cancer personal trainer, Becky, attended and reviews the day here… The Royal Marsden Exercise Oncology Study Day – round three I can’t quite believe this is the third of these that I’ve now attended. The event has grown since I first attended …
NSV, but make it fitness
Gyms are about goals, right? Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares her thoughts on how it might not be quite what you expect, and how there’s a gym equivalent of non-scale victories… What does “NSV” mean? “NSV” is typically used as an abbreviation of “non-scale victory” – something that those on a weight-loss journey recognise …
Personal training FAQs
Looking for personal training in Sussex? Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, is soon to increase her availability – read on to find out more… Having qualified in 2021, I’ve spent almost four years building my personal training business around an office job, and I’m excited to share that I’ll soon be leaving said job to …
Exercising during heatwaves
Not to jinx things, but there have been some hot weather spells in Horsham, it’s worth thinking about managing your exercise. Many of us in the UK spend months of the year wishing for warmth and sunshine, though when it arrives we find that we’re not necessarily prepared for the conditions. However, life must go …
Exercising during the summer holidays
Changes in routine due to the school summer holidays can present an additional barrier to exercise for parents. Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, shares some thoughts on how to overcome these… First up: an admission I’m very happily child-free! And I know that this and being a personal trainer mean that I have a lot …
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 …
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Scoliosis surgery anniversary
I may be 38, but part of me today turns 20. On this day in 2005, I had surgery for scoliosis. I’d known it was coming for several years: initially diagnosed in 2001, and treated with a brace and monitoring, I was first offered surgery in 2003. As my condition at the time was good, …
Things that surprise people about their first personal training session
One of my favourite parts of my job as a personal trainer is guiding someone through their first gym session with me. It’s an experience that’s often not dissimilar to a first date (although I’ll stress that the goal is very different!) in that it’s when you truly start to get to know someone. Whilst …
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