Old School Kettlebell Circuit
I save all my personal training client programmes and all my class plans. Sometimes it’s good to look back over previous programmes and workouts. Not only does it help you realise the progression in your client’s training, it can also remind you of some great exercises that you now overlook and quite frankly, sometimes it’s good […]
Read moreHarissa Chicken and Butter Bean Recipe
Just because it’s Summer doesn’t mean the slow cooker has to get banished to the back of the cupboard. We don’t have to preach that slow cookers are ace for helping you with your food prep and keeping that healthy diet on track so I wanted to share the recent Harissa Chicken & Butter Bean […]
Read moreWhich Oils Do You Use For Cooking?
Use this one for stir fries and that one as a salad dressing; don’t let that one burn; butter is now good for you; make sure you use refined, cold-pressed, virgin……..sometimes it feels like my head is swimming in oil! There’s a lot of information out there about which oils you should or should not use for cooking, so […]
Read moreAlex’s Holiday Training Sessions
The big question I am sure you are dying to know, does a personal trainer still training, even when they are on holiday? Sorry to disappoint but, I certainly do. Here are my three workouts I did whilst I was away last week, my key holiday training sessions. Having skin like mine means I cannot spend […]
Read more5 Gym Bag Essentials I Just Wouldn’t Train Without
Back with another modest but unbelievably epic blog covering my gym bag essentials. For me, these five items must be in my bag as I head to the gym as they help mobilize, motivate and prepare me for exercise. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not reliant on these tools however without them I know I […]
Read more3 Short, Sharp Fitness Blasts
Summer is upon us and like myself, most people are loving the idea of taking advantage of the longer days, warmer weather and feeling fitter, stronger and generally more awesome! With this beautiful weather were experiencing you might want to keep you gym sessions short, sharp and to the point so here are a few […]
Read moreSpiced Cauliflower Bites
Back in April I posted a picture of these tasty and spicy cauliflower bites on our Instagram, but just in case you missed it, here it is the recipe for you in full detail! The brilliant thing about cauliflower is that it’s easy to cook and quick, it takes on flavours well, AND if that […]
Read moreCait’s Do It In 12 Story – 1 Week to Go!
This picture is Cait on week 1 and week 9 of our Do It In 12 programme – a 12 week bespoke personal training programme focusing on two personal training sessions per week, in addition to nutritional and lifestyle support to help you smash your goals. You can already see that the changes have been phenomenal. […]
Read moreHIIT and Core Workout
It’s that time of year, the sun is out, the beach is looming we all want a six pack, to feel svelte and confident in our bikinis and look strong and lean in our shorts. Often, at this time of year, our personal training clients and gym members may want to spend more time focusing […]
Read moreBanana and Peanut Butter Protein Muffins
Right, we all love a nice but naughty treat. Something that’s delicious balanced but still hits that sweet spot. Well I think I’ve found the answer with these banana and peanut butter protein muffins. These muffins are both juicy, macro-friendly and flavourful. A nice easy recipe that takes less than five minutes to prepare and ten minutes to cook […]
Read more5 Phenomenal Ways To Improve Your Burpees
As most of you know I’m currently facing the task of doing a fair few (250+) burpees for charity so thought I’d share a few things I had learnt to help you improve your burpees. But firstly a few givens! • I love a good ol’ Burpee • Burpees are hard work • Burpees are […]
Read moreDon’t Skip Leg Day!
Everyone who has trained with me in one way or another knows that I think squats are the king of exercises! If I’m honest though, I love lunges too – in any variety…that said, I also love deadlifts, glute bridges, calf raises – in fact…I love most lower body exercises! So many favourites and so […]
Read moreHomemade Protein Bar Recipe
Protein bars and protein alternatives are becoming more and more common in supermarkets. Recently I have seen protein ice-cream, protein bread, protein chocolate bars, protein cereal and many more. Personally, I don’t think getting into the habit of buying massive amounts of protein bars is a good habit to get into, the bars are heavily processed and […]
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