As personal trainers, we have a responsibility to look after ourselves and be a positive role model for our clients. Part of being a role model as a trainer means being in shape, this doesn’t need to be a six-pack,...

The fitness industry is a huge business that is saturated with images of beautiful creatures endorsing the latest diet, workout or nutritional super-food. Just like the myth that the earth is flat, which even has its own support group, aptly...

How many times have you got your gym kit ready, found a gym, got there and thought “Okay, what do I do now?” In this situation, we think about a few movements we have seen others do in the gym...

I’ve long lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked the ‘best’ rep range for a certain goal.  “Are light weights, high reps best for toning?’ or “will low reps, heavy weights bulk me up?” etc.  The truth...

There is almost never a definitive answer when it comes to nutrition. >>What’s the best diet for losing weight? >>Is fruit good for me? >>What about rice, can I eat that? >>How much protein should I be getting? It depends....

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘the scales don’t tell you the truth, they lie’. Well, it’s not true. The scales don’t lie. The number you can see between your feet is accurate. The same is true of the BMI index....

I’m not big into traditional, sugar-riddled, processed desserts, but I do - like most people - have a penchant for the odd something sweet.  Here’s one of my current favourites that I think you’ll like. Whilst not something most people...

Check out our feature in the Telegraphs ’10 Last Minute Marathon Training Tips’….. Read the full article here>> Eat for energy "Nutrition is as important as training. You need adequate nutrients now to optimise both your training and after the...

Check out our mention in today’s press on how we’ve helped Ashley Roberts get into shape for her shoot. "But how oh how does she get her body looking quite so perfect, we hear you cry/whimper. Well, Ashley is a...

It's traditionally busy times in gym-land over the coming weeks, the clocks have changed which means summer is (reluctantly) on it's way and people now have an eye on summer and the prospect of having to get semi-naked in public.  The...