Testing your progress
How do you test yourself and measure your progress? The only way to know (for sure) that what you’re doing is working, is to monitor your...
Do YOU do Fitness Classes?
I know some people don't like the gym. In fact, a lot of people HATE the gym (I think mainly because they've never really been shown how...
"Cardio" or Weights for Fat Loss?
I'm sure you've tried to lose some excess body fat at some point. If you're like most people, your "go-to" exercise was probably walking,...
Why you should prioritize strength training
Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose fat (or both), maintain or build strength, stay healthy into old age or improve athletic...
Entertainment or Results?
You can get an insight into why you are where you are by looking at the ratio of the time you spend on entertainment, and the time you...
Most Common Mistakes - Unrealistic Expectations
When starting out on a fitness journey, it’s very common to look at what others have done and try to replicate it. That’s fine, but you...
Most Common Mistakes - Not doing mobility work
It’s all well and good to lift weights and get stronger, but that strength isn’t that much use if you can’t move your body well. Lifting...
Most Common Mistakes - Thinking you “earn” treats by completing your workouts
I read an article a long time ago suggesting that training actually made people gain bodyfat instead of lose it. The premise was that...
Most Common Mistakes - Thinking you can BUY results!
As a Personal Trainer, this is a pet hate of mine, and I’m sure of many other Trainers too. A lot of people hire a Coach/Trainer and...
Most Common Mistakes - Thinking of exercise as a chore
Let me put this straight right from the start: Exercise is a pleasure. It feels good to move, you feel better after you’ve moved, and if...