As far as I am concerned there’s never a bad time to try to keep your body and mind as fit and agileas possible. Exercise at any age is a good habit to adopt, as long as it suits the individual's needs and abilities. If you can maintain your general fitness as you get older … Continue reading Fitness and Wellbeing for Women over 40
The Exercise ‘Gender Gap’
Some concerning research has shown that women are exercising less than men. You may have heard that this has become known as the “Gender Gap”. The gendergap is more obvious in vigorous activities, sports participation, and strength training.Nevertheless, the difference is very noticeable at all levels of physical activity.The more I research exercise and how … Continue reading The Exercise ‘Gender Gap’
It’s what’s on the INSIDE that counts
Visceral vs. Subcutaneous fat Let’s start with: what is the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat? Subcutaneous fat is fat just under the surface of your skin. So, when you look at yourself in themirror, if you see an extra few centimetres of flesh around your waist, tummy, arms andthighs, then you are more-than-likely … Continue reading It’s what’s on the INSIDE that counts
Girls V Boys – why results differ
Why don't Men and Women Benefit Equally from Doing the Same Exercises? Ever trained identically with a partner or friend of the opposite sex and wondered why their results are different from yours? Why do men seem to lose fat faster, or gain muscle quicker? Why can women run longer and not fatigue as quickly? … Continue reading Girls V Boys – why results differ
Reflections on 28 Day Challenge
For the month of March, I decided to take on a 28 Day Challenge. Inspired by the '75 Hard' which you may or may not have heard of, I was curious if those principles would be achievable in a shorter time frame (and with come adaptations). It is a LIFESTYLE IMPROVEMENT challenge - not about … Continue reading Reflections on 28 Day Challenge
“Your Health – Your Responsibility”
Why is taking personal responsibility for your health important? It would be so easy for the answer to be, “Because no-one else will take care of it for you”. The NHS may not for much longer be the ultimate “backstop” for our health as it struggles with the demands from an ageing demographic and the … Continue reading “Your Health – Your Responsibility”
The Real Benefits of Hiring Your Own Personal Trainer
So as “Quitters Day” (Jan 10) and “Blue Monday” (Jan 20) recede in the rear view mirror of our daily lives and we start to fall into the rhythm of a new year, let’s spare a thought for all those people (some of whom I’m sure most of us know) who have yet to get … Continue reading The Real Benefits of Hiring Your Own Personal Trainer
What Is “Muscle Mass”? Why It Matters.
The weight of the human body is made up of water, fat, bone and muscle. Quite simply, 'muscle mass' is the quantity of muscle you have in your body. What Happens If We Lose Muscle Mass? Unfortunately, muscle loss is part of the process of ageing and whilst it is a normal experience for virtually … Continue reading What Is “Muscle Mass”? Why It Matters.
Is It OK to Exercise with a Hangover?
OK, the excuse is that it’s Christmas and you have 'the cocktail flu': there’s the headache; the dry mouth; queasiness. After all, alcohol is a toxin (if you look up the dictionary definition of a toxin, trust me, you’ll never drink a drop again!). It's funny how an exercise session can seem like a great … Continue reading Is It OK to Exercise with a Hangover?
Managing expectations
One of the most important (and sometimes difficult) roles a personal trainer has is to manage a client’s expectations of what is achievable and how they are progressing along the route to their objective. My approach with new clients is to start with a frank discussion about what the client thinks they need from their … Continue reading Managing expectations
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