Were you aware that yesterday (1st November) was National Stress AwarenessDay? It's ok if you weren't. (Don't stress about it!) But it means that today I canput some thoughts your way about how exercise can help with stress. Most people who exercise on a regular basis would say they are doing itmainly to help with … Continue reading Exercise to De-Stress

Arthritis is very common. According to NHS Inform around 10 million of theUK population (including children) have the condition and it causesinflammation and pain in one or multiple joints. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoidarthritis and in the UK osteoarthritis is the most prevalent, affectingaround 8 million people, while rheumatoid … Continue reading Exercising With Arthritis

As you would expect, being a personal trainer, I believe that every day hasthe potential to be a "Fitness Day", but today (Wednesday 20th September)has been identified as THE day when the nation's focus should be on Fitness!The aim is to "highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK"(BBC quote).And the intention is good … Continue reading National Fitness Day

I seem to have noticed a lot of mileage in the media concerning the issue of whether cardio is more effective in burning fat to aid weight loss than weightlifting. The first thing to say is that I am pleased when anybody wants to discuss the benefits of exercise, whatever the type of activity – … Continue reading Cardio vs Weightlifting better for weight loss + fat burn

Recognise the signs that tell you when you might need to exercise Regular exercise goes a long way in helping to maintain good physical and mental health. If you pay attention to your body and mind, they will often give you subtle signs indicating when you might need to exercise. Here’s a “heads-up” on some … Continue reading When do you need to get exercising?

As someone who advises and trains clients of all ages from 20 through to 75 years, I am regularly slightly surprised when I hear that many people believe that, as they grow older, their age prevents them from taking exercise. Of course I recognise that as we age, we tend to lower our levels of … Continue reading Exercise is for ALL AGES

Target Small Steps on Your Way to the Bigger Goal If you think about it, setting ourselves goals is part of our every day existence. Even getting up in the morning! We do it without realising it to help us get through life. Saving money for a holiday; planning to catch a train; cooking a … Continue reading Start Small To Achieve BIG

Why Not Try A "Digital Detox"? According to recent research there are approximately 80 million mobile phone subscriptions currently active in the UK. In 2021 98% of Britons aged between 16 and 24 owned a smartphone.But let's not be "ageist" - around 69 per cent of over 65s also possess amobile phone. With stats like … Continue reading Digital Detoxing – get more out of life!

Would you believe it? Happiness is a good workout! And I think most of us who manage to “throw a few shapes” on the gym floor (rather than a dance floor) would agree that, whilst it takes willpower and determination to pull on the trainers, once you’re in the mindset to do some work, it’s … Continue reading Only A Workout Away From A Good Mood

One of the training ‘mantras’ that clients will most frequently hear from me (and any other personal trainer) is “Engage your core”!  So I thought it might be useful if I devoted a few lines to this phrase and its meaning. First of all, there are other phrases used by trainers and instructors that mean … Continue reading Core Blimey!