INCHES NOT SCALES

I know it's something I have mentioned quite a lot before, but when we embark on a new health and fitness regime it's so easy to get caught up with the reading on the scales.  This is NOT the most important number.  It's far more important to focus on inch loss which is essentially fat … Continue reading INCHES NOT SCALES

PLANKING

This is a great exercise to incorporate regularly into your fitness regime.  It can improve your posture and flexibility and is spot on for strengthening the core and upper and lower body, including your glutes and hamstrings.  It sculpts your waistline and massively improves your balance. It must be performed correctly for maximum benefits.n there … Continue reading PLANKING

STREEEETCH IT OUT

Now you don't normally hear me grunting or moaning and groaning in the gym whilst I am training, well maybe sometimes, BUT you will hear me howl the stretch room down when I spend the time to stretch after my workouts, which if I am honest, I don't spend enough time doing, stretching bit not … Continue reading STREEEETCH IT OUT

ABS

Unfortunately there are no shortcuts to getting rid of your party pack and gaining a six pack.  Toned strong abs don't come from hours crunching , planking or doing endless sit ups. Abs will however, reveal themselves when you follow a few simple rules.  Cut out the c**p in your diet, burgers, chips, cheese, vino, … Continue reading ABS

MOTIVATION

Be it to get up, to go to work, to go to the gym, or to make a lifestyle change, I always set myself goals, these goals are my motivation.  I don't believe in starting the new year with a goal in mind, but instead set achievable targets throughout the year.  Reaching the goals I … Continue reading MOTIVATION

SLEEPY BUTTS

https://youtu.be/8EHHZ3rcd2A For many of us, our days are spent sitting down at desks or sofas and armchairs not standing up or walking very much. As a nation we have become less and less active which is causing all sorts of problems and really is the curse of modern life. Sitting on our tushes all day … Continue reading SLEEPY BUTTS

NUMBERS, JUST NUMBERS…

We get so wrapped up and focused on the readings of our bathroom scales when we start our fitness journey, that we lose sight of what is important.  It's soooooo much better to be strong than skinny.  Strong, toned, feminine beautiful curves over a skinny soft body wins every time for me but above all … Continue reading NUMBERS, JUST NUMBERS…

HIIT Training

HIIT  really is very time efficient form of exercise which  boosts metabolism by burning more calories through intense dynamic workouts and well after the session has ended as well as throughout your day.  Unlike steady state cardio HIIT sessions can be performed using body weight only and no equipment or gym is needed, so you … Continue reading HIIT Training

WEIGHTS WILL MAKE ME BULKY…

Blah, blah, blah... How many times have I heard this when I take on new female clients?  Too many women are so afraid of this that when they hit the gym, they head straight to the cardio machines and spend all their time in the gym in classes or running, rowing, cycling or on a … Continue reading WEIGHTS WILL MAKE ME BULKY…

Feeling Inspired..

Geoff Hollister was Nike's first sponsored athlete.  So beautifully said in his own words... "The future will never remember what was in your bank account or what kind of car you drove.  The future will remember that wild ride in your life where you believed in others and left a gift behind for someone else … Continue reading Feeling Inspired..