When you’ve had time out from exercise life usually takes over. You get busy, and seems like there’s no way back. But there is a way! If you’re keen to fit exercise into a busy lifestyle check out the 4 recommended steps below; 1. Adjust your expectations Maybe you’ve been in decent shape in the […]
So you’ve made the decision to get fitter. And you might think that a big commercial gym is the only answer. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider a smaller more personal gym or fitness studio: With a small personal studio you’ll… Get a personal approach, which means you’ll get a plan appropriate to you and […]
Okay, so you know exercise is good for you. It’ll help you lose weight, tone up, feel fitter and generally live longer. But even though you know all that, sometimes (okay most of the time) you just don’t feel like doing it. Ahh, so you’re suffering from the human condition too. Welcome. Welcome to Being […]
Whether you’re taking on a fitness challenge like the Yorkshire 3 Peaks or looking to tighten and tone your body in time for that beach holiday I’ve got the 6 step process for you to make it happen. Step 1: Imagine Maybe the biggest thing we see holding people back is not having a clear picture […]
Last week I took a friend out for hike over in the Peak District. As always we got to talking about life. More specifically the balance between advancing his career and staying in shape. He struggled to squeeze in work, study, family and all the other things he had to tend to in a day AND eat well […]
Got out in the hills with Lyz this weekend, and after ascending the first one (legs burning, gasping for breath) we got chatting about what it really takes for a person to see improvements in their body, health or fitness. The conclusion; The willingness to repeatedly work outside the comfort zone. What’s your comfort zone? Staying in your […]
I want to introduce you to something that’s been a massive help to my progress over the years. And I’m confident it’ll help on your journey to better health and fitness too It’s not a new exercise, or faddy diet tip. It’s called the ‘Growth Mindset’; something I was introduced to by Psychologist Carol Dweck. Rather […]
I strongly believe good health and happiness go hand in hand. That’s why I’m committed to doing things that I know improve both my health and my day to day happiness. But that wasn’t always the case. Life before fitness Before I got involved with the fitness industry I was kinda getting carried by the […]
I’ve been reading a great book; the Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen. Ever heard of it? It highlights one of the biggest challenges you’ll face getting in shape: The results of your actions won’t be apparent at the end of the today. Nor tomorrow. Heck, probably not even by the end of the week. Day […]
I want share a few ideas on what to do when weight loss stalls (or never starts!). Plus, if you already eat healthily, but aren’t losing weight you’ll discover the best 20 minutes you’ll ever spend. First off just know that your body responds to inputs. And like it or no those inputs shape how you look […]
