In the world of fitness, every individual brings their unique story, their struggles, and their triumphs. As a personal trainer, I am fortunate to witness the amazing transformations of my clients first hand. Today, I want to share the inspiring journeys of three remarkable individuals—Joanne, Jamie, and Darren—who not only motivate me but can also inspire you to take action towards your own fitness goals.
In today's fast-paced world, staying fit can be challenging, especially when life throws curveballs like injuries or transitioning into retirement. However, the journey can be made easier and more enjoyable when you embark on this adventure as a couple. In this blog post, we'll explore the inspiring success story of one couple who adapted their training regime and discovered the transformative power of working with a personal trainer.
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it often comes with unwanted changes, particularly when it comes to weight. One of the most common concerns is the accumulation of stubborn tummy fat. Hormonal changes during menopause can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight, but with the right approach, you can effectively shift that unwanted fat. In this post, we’ll explore the impact of hormonal changes during menopause and suggest exercises that can help you reclaim your body.
During the menopause your cortisol levels increase. If your weren’t stressed enough already, the hormone responsible for your stress levels increases, in this vicious cycle.
Cortisol does have an important role to play in your body but it’s important to make sure it doesn’t take over.
I’m not sure about you, but this year has flown by and I can’t believe its September already and the kids have gone back to school.
Not only that, autumn feels like it has arrived with the darker mornings, rain and wind.
There are roughly 13 million people who are currently peri or menopausal in the UK. This roughly works out to be a third of the entire UK female population.
Running is a fantastic form of exercise, it helps to boost your cardiovascular fitness, improves your strength and maintain your weight.
There can be a worry that you’ll pick up injuries when you run, but if you plan your training carefully and have a balance between running and strength exercises you can progress well.
Times have changed recently and the idea of training to be skinny is no longer the ‘in’ look. Fortunately this mind-set has enabled training to focus on lifting weights and getting strong, without the worry of people thinking you’re too muscular.
If you don’t have a fitness watch you need to work out what your maximum heart rate is manually. This will give you a good guide as to which zones you need to be working in to get the most benefit from your training.
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