Poor posture, weak inactive muscles, incorrect form when exercising or overexercising are just some of the contributing factors that can lead to a shoulder injury. It’s not uncommon for people to go straight into regular or intense training...
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Hip replacement surgery has made some great progress over the years and the return to activity can be quite quick compared to other joint replacements such as the knee which is a more complicated one. During my time as a coach, I have worked with...
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In 2019, Nuffield Health surveyed 2,000 Brits aged 55 and over to explore people’s attitudes to fitness. The study found that one in 10 Brits said the reason they didn’t attend the gym more regularly, if at all, was out of fear of injury. Has the...
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How often do you begin a weight-loss program only to lose interest in it before you even start seeing results? There are tons of fad diets and weight-loss scams out there that many people can get caught up in because they’re desperate for fast...
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It’s a no-brainer that too much sugar is bad for us and will cause us to put on weight. The problem with overconsumption of sugar is that we aren’t always so sure where it’s coming from, what sugars are good, what sugars are bad, what the...
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I would be lying to you if I said I never fancy a nice Chinese or Indian takeaway, or my personal favourite, a juicy burger with mac & cheese. What if I told you that you can have a takeaway like this and still be in a calorie deficit? First...
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Did you know the length of your limbs can give you an advantage or disadvantage when performing certain exercises? Measuring your limbs might sound strange, but when it comes to training, assessing a client’s proportions has huge benefits. Since...
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I’m sure we’ve all heard the expression “feel the burn” when you’re in the gym or doing some sort of exercise class. People often use it as an indication that they are working hard. What is the burn? The burn is lactic acid building up in the...
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