How Many Calories Do I Need to Lose Weight? Calories Explained
When it comes to calories and weight loss there’s a huge amount of information online, but it’s often conflicting and can lead to total confusion. As a personal trainer in Honeybourne, I regularly get asked “how many calories should I be eating” but there is no one size fits all answer to this question. So, […]
How Diet and Exercise can Help Relieve Menopausal Symptoms Naturally
Unfortunately, for women, the menopause is a natural part of ageing and for this reason is often dismissed as something that should simply be ‘endured’. Yet some of the symptoms can be severe and extremely debilitating, with many women experiencing hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, brain fog, loss of libido, mood swings, bloating, sore […]
7 benefits of personal training
7 Benefits of Personal Training Getting in shape can be a daunting prospect when you’re at the beginning of your health and fitness journey, especially after more than a year of lockdowns! I’m pretty sure you’ll agree that we’ve all spent quite enough time alone, and if you’re now attempting to get fitter and healthier, […]
The Negative Effects of Yo-Yo Dieting and Crash Diets
The growth of social media, reality TV stars and influencers has left people feeling more pressure than ever to ‘look good’ and have an ‘Insta-ready’ body, with yo-yo dieting and crash diets becoming increasingly popular. As a personal trainer, I encounter the ‘beach body’ mindset frequently – and while there is nothing wrong with wanting […]