Do you exercise with an aim of achieving weight loss or to improve your well-being? We would love to know what motivates you! Time and time again Mike and I, as Surrey personal trainers, are approached by clients who have tried to lose weight and failed, even though they habitually visited the gym several times a week. It's now the time of year when we shed a layer of clothing to reveal our … [Read more...]
‘Bridget Jones’ Runs the London Marathon
March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This time of year always reminds me about a story (and it was true!) I once told about 'Bridget Jones' running the London Marathon. Who was this woman? Surely not the famous actress? Nope. It was me. Shortly after graduating when I first started out in the fitness industry, I applied for a personal trainer position at one of the UK's largest chain of commercial gyms. Our brief for the … [Read more...]
Suzie’s Weight Loss…Almost There!
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Suzie's weight loss challenge is being extended by one week. After following our Online Weight Loss Package, she has almost reached her goal (woo-hoo!) but there was a slight blip last week. The best laid plans... I was poorly last week… great I think, at least I will lose extra pounds! Sadly not. Having spoken to Jacqui I now understand that although you lose pounds whilst ill, you … [Read more...]
Week 2 Update of Suzie’s Weight Loss Challenge
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
So, how is Suzie getting on? It's the halfway point of the Weight Loss Challenge and it's now time to call on self-discipline!!! Here is the Week 2 Update of Suzie's Weight Loss Challenge: Hi there, I am feeling very disappointed today. I had lost 3 more pounds by Saturday morning and following a naughty weekend, I have put it all back on. I am afraid that weight loss this Monday morning … [Read more...]
Suzie’s 4-Week Weight Loss Online & Virtual Challenge
January 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
Now here is a brave lady! Suzie has set herself a 4-week weight loss challenge, using our Online & Virtual Training Program. Following a bit of indulgence over Christmas and New Year, Suzie has lost her way a little. She also took a break from exercising for a few weeks and look what happened! If you have read our Testimonials page, you will recognise Suzie as the lady who went to St … [Read more...]
Do the Winter Months Make You Feel S.A.D?
January 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you often feel a little sad or down during the winter months? With less hours of daylight than the summer, it isn't surprising that this can have an impact on our mood. Also, the buzz of Christmas and New Year festivities are over and it's time to continue with 'normal' life. At this point, it's so easy to sit here tell you about the HUGE benefits of exercise and how it can lift your … [Read more...]
Will 2011 Be Your Year to Complete a 10K Run, Climb a Mountain or Just Shed a Few Pounds?
January 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Will 2011 be your year to complete a 10K run, climb a mountain or just shed a few pounds? Before you consider any of that, Mike and I would like to firstly wish you a healthy year ahead. Now is the time to start looking forward to the coming months with a health or fitness goal in mind, regardless of how large or small that goal might be. Any change that you make will be … [Read more...]
Interval Training. How, Why & When?
November 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
There is so much research available now that confirms the huge benefits of interval training, particularly if you want to increase your chances of fat-burning. Interval training is a great way to exercise...when taking our personal training clients through their individual programs, they regularly perform short bursts of high-intensity exercise. They see their desired results much faster (when … [Read more...]
Helping Young People Fight Cancer
November 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Having a goal to focus on can really help your training. BUT, having a goal to focus on that also helps other people can also add a true sense of fulfilment. We were approached yesterday by the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer. As the only official national charity for the Brighton Marathon 2011, the Teenage Cancer … [Read more...]
Sleep, Why Diets DON’T Work & An Excellent Back Stretch
October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Newsletter 2 is now available for download. Do you regularly sleep for less than 7 to 8 hours a night? Do you sometimes feel that your lower back is a little 'tight'? Or do you regularly miss a meal in the hope that you will lose weight? If you answer 'yes' to any of these questions then you need to download our 2nd Newsletter. Packed full of physiological facts, it's a really … [Read more...]
