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 …

Finding a cancer fitness specialist

Cancer fitness specialists are still not as commonplace as they could be. Becky is a female cancer exercise personal trainer based in Horsham, West Sussex, and shares her tips on how to find someone like her, or what to do if there isn’t someone nearby… Exercise is becoming a conversation that’s more commonly had between …

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 …

Five things I was taught as a trainee personal trainer…

…that I don’t do now that I’m qualified Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, first qualified in January 2021. When coaching clients, she draws on her own experiences as a beginner gym-goer (and she only started doing that in 2017!), as well as her continually increasing professional knowledge. And there are some rules she enjoys breaking… …

Why do people film themselves at the gym?

As smartphones have hit critical mass, video-based social media apps have soared in popularity, and everyone seems to have become a side-hustling blogger, gyms have become filming locations for many users. Is it all narcissism and no true purpose? Horsham-based female personal trainer, Becky, discusses why people film themselves at the gym, and what you …

Maaree Solidarity bra review

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 …

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. …

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 …