Events | Exercise | Fitness | Personal Training | Training

Duathlon D-Day…..Race Report!

Sunday 30th April was ‘THE DAY’, the day I’d been training for since finding out last November that I had qualified for the European Triathlon Union, Standard Distance Duathlon Championships in Soria, representing Great Britain for my age group (35-39 years). I must have bored everyone to tears about this race and my prep for it, […]

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Classes | Exercise | Fitness | Training

Anytime Anywhere HIIT Workout

It’s no secret that my current favourite type of exercise is HIIT. If you read my “secret life” blog, you’ll know that I find cardio in any other form a slog, so short interval bursts are perfect – especially if you separate them with some resistance and core exercises too! I feel I went one […]

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Diet | High protein | Lifestyle | Nutrition | Quick meals | Recipes

Healthy Burger Recipes

It’s May, so hopefully that means Summer, and BBQ season, is on it’s way. So, we thought we would share some healthy burger recipes with you. To be honest, the following recipe can be adapted and used in many ways….you could use the base mixture for shepherd’s pie, a chilli, spaghetti Bolognese or meatballs. Just add […]

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A Day In The Life of a PT | Abdominal muscle | Building Muscle | Exercise | Fitness | Lifestyle | Squat | Training

45 minutes In The Gym!

What would be my favourite ‘go-to’ strength session…So you have 45 minutes, an empty gym (heaven I know…), music blasting, tones of motivation but no programme to follow – what do you do? If you are ever in this position or you have ever been in this position hopefully this blog about what I would do […]

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Abdominal muscle | Anabolism | Building Muscle | Exercise | Fitness | Training

Hybrid Shoulder and Core Workout

Because of my background in strength and conditioning and sport science, I am usually against ‘body-builder’ type workouts. I always recommend to my clients to train their whole body every workout. Firstly, it is much more functional and relateable to everyday life (when would you ever just use your biceps and triceps?). Secondly, it allows […]

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Exercise | Fitness | Injury | Running | Training

Shoes or No Shoes? Is Barefoot Running Better?

What are your training shoes like? High support? Low support? Do you run barefoot? For decades an argument over whether barefoot running is better for us than shod running has been lingering. The answer is still unclear and in my opinion it depends upon what factors you are looking at. The following article will provide a […]

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Diet | Exercise | Fitness | Nutrition | Personal Training | Training

Julie’s Do It In 12 Story – 1 Week To Go!

Our Do It In 12 personal training programme has had some amazing results, and I am delighted to say my first Do It In 12 client has only enhanced the programme’s success stories. When Julie first came to the gym she was noticeably uneasy and it was clear to see that she had never stepped […]

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Exercise | Fitness | Squat | Training

Get Ready For The Burn! Kettlebell and Barbell Workout

Hi guys, it’s Louis and here’s your weekly dose of Workout Wednesday! For those of you who know me, I like to get the most out of my workouts when I’m taking a class. But this also goes for me when I’m training myself as I’d rather get the work done as quick as possible […]

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Diet | High protein | Nutrition | Quick meals | Recipes

Super Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

Although summer is coming and light bites and salads will become more popular, I still don’t think you can go wrong with a good hearty meal and if you are looking for a hearty meal you can’t look much further than sweet potato shepherd’s pie. I would recommend this to anyone for three simple reasons: […]

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Diet | Exercise | Fitness | Mindset | Nutrition | Personal Training | Training

Tops Tips To Achieving Your Goals

As a personal trainer, it is essential that we educate our clients so they are empowered to make their own nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices in order to achieve their goals. For me, the biggest compliment I could receive, as a personal trainer, is that a client feels confident enough to stop training with me and ‘do […]

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Diet | Exercise | Fitness | Lifestyle | Mindset | Nutrition | Training

Smash Your Food Prep, Smash Your Goals!

I know, I know, you’ve heard it before….but preparation is key if you want to see results! Personally, I sit down each Sunday and plan when I’m going to fit in my training sessions. I also enjoy sitting down with my recipe books, and planning my week’s food over a healthy breakfast. Here are some top tips […]

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Exercise | Fitness | Personal Training | Training

Killer Circuit Workout

This week I’ve covered a couple of our circuit training classes, which I love teaching! I think I’ve put the guys through their paces in their classes, so I thought I’d share my killer circuit workout with you for you to try. You can either do this by yourself or grab a group of friends […]

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Diet | Lifestyle | Low Fat | Nutrition | Recipes | Vegetarian

Savoury Rhubarb Recipes

As my rhubarb plants start to take over the garden, I need to start planning what I’m going to do with it all! Last time I shared a recipe for a healthy rhubarb crumble, but it’s a new season so new recipes are required!! A lot of people know I’m more of a savoury person, […]

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