Winter Workouts: 6 Ways to Stay Motivated During Winter
The first frost has been and gone and with the night’s drawing in and the cold weather really starting to bite, I know how tough it can be to stay motivated over the winter months. It’s all too easy to cosy up at home with a glass of wine in front of the woodburner, rather […]
3 Reasons Why Fat Won’t Make You Fat
As a personal trainer in Honeybourne, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had a new client tell me that they have tried to lose weight by cutting out all fat in their diet. Unfortunately, most people wrongly assume that eating fat will make them fat, and to lose weight, they must avoid […]
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, […]
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 […]
What are the Dangers of Visceral Fat?
You may have heard of the phrase ‘skinny fat’ but never really understood what this means! Well, it refers to having too much visceral fat which can be just as bad for your health as having too much belly fat! Unfortunately, you can’t ‘see’ visceral fat, but there are several ways you can reduce it. […]