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 …

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. …

Guest blog: PhD researcher, Phoebe

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why do people film 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? Let’s discuss why people film at the gym, and what you can do if it makes …