Thoughts on a high performance culture in personal training
We hear a lot about high performance cultures in business and sports teams, such as the incredible Team Sky. However, many personal trainers operate remotely or as a small team.
Planning Workouts and Personal Training Sessions
Gone are the days of 3 sets of 10, on 4-5 exercises, for 45 minutes of training. Whilst this method can be effective in gradually progressing, don't be afraid of
Pre-Season Conditioning – always come back to the sport
Later this week I am fortunate enough to be heading into Saracen's Rugby to observe the start of their pre-season training. I'm keen to talk to players about the physical
Make errors to learn and maintain momentum with your training
At first glance the headline photo looks pretty cool. It shows an athlete lifting weights, working hard and 'in control'. The reality was very different. At the time of the
Flexible Training Programs to Avoid Feeling Rubbish!
You've all experienced days in training where you simply feel rough. You may try to crack on and get the session done as prescribed. In order to do this you
Intermittent fasting: can it be good for weight loss and muscle gain?
Intermittent fasting: can it be good for weight loss and muscle gain? Intermittent fasting is when your body goes through a sustained amount of time without food. For example you don't
Common personal training mistakes for personal trainers to avoid
Being able to do a job that you love is a privilege. Only a small percentage of personal trainers get to do it on a full time basis. A lot
Make your Ascot fitness bootcamp less intimidating
Group fitness is appealing on many levels. Exercising with others can be fun and highly motivating. However, for all of their benefits of Ascot fitness bootcamps can also instil fear
Plyometrics: Walk Before You Run & Land Before You Jump
High intensity interval training, functional training and bodyweight training were all marked as fitness trends for 2018. So you're going to be moving your body powerfully through multiple movements. This