by Paul | Jul 1, 2022 | Healthy Living, Latest News, Motivational Advice
I think I could take an educated guess that almost every person reading this blog has experienced or is currently experiencing (or are close to experiencing) burn. The modern world is pretty much designed in a way that reaching burnout is almost inevitable. Our jobs...
by Paul | Mar 28, 2022 | Healthy Living, Latest News, Motivational Advice
Humans are programmed to avoid movement. In multiple studies across the world, only 5% of people have been shown to take the stairs when there is a choice of stairs and escalators. Since our days as hunter gatherers we have been hardwired to preserve energy. It...
by Paul | Feb 28, 2022 | Healthy Living, Injury Rehab and Prevention, Latest News
Don’t worry wee mum if you are reading, this is not me talking about you! “I don’t want to end up like my mum.” …is a statement I have heard a lot in our initial consultation with clients over the years. It’s normally someone in their...
by Paul | Feb 14, 2022 | Injury Rehab and Prevention, Latest News, Workouts
Over the past few weeks we have had two clients who have annoyed their lower back in pilates classes and another couple of people have asked us how to get rid of the little pouch they have at the lower part of their stomach. They are looking to flatten their tummies...
by Paul | Jan 24, 2022 | Latest News, Media, Motivational Advice
On Thursday morning last week I received a text from a researcher at the BBC asking if I would like to come on to Kay Adam’s show and discuss whether gyms are welcoming for people over 50’s. I agreed and… I was to be on in two hours from the text! They sent me a...
by Paul | Nov 29, 2021 | Latest News
Over the past few weeks I have had a few incidents that have led me to conclude that the fitness industry (and Personal Trainers in particular) have a fair bit to go before we are seen as viable options for everyone to improve their health and well being. One client...
by Paul | Nov 19, 2021 | Healthy Living, Injury Rehab and Prevention, Latest News
So often an afterthought for many people, mobility training can be a great addition to any fitness program. We would recommend trying it out if you answer yes to any of the following; Spend long hours at a desk Do a lot of travelling Play sports Are over 35 years old...
by Paul | Nov 15, 2021 | Healthy Living, Injury Rehab and Prevention, Latest News, Motivational Advice, Workouts
On our social media and in our private groups for members we are now shining the spotlight on a particular topic each week and are trying to provide as much useful information as possible. Or recent topic was strength training. Here are the highlights of what we...
by Paul | Nov 1, 2021 | Injury Rehab and Prevention, Latest News, Workouts
I am just back from a weekend in Aviemore, the 3 hour drive up there was the longest journey I have been in the car this year, then add sleeping in a strange bed, and by the first morning of our holiday I woke up feeling like an old man! I took the dog out for a walk...
by Paul | Oct 20, 2021 | Healthy Living, Latest News
Myself and the family have had COVID the past few weeks which has been quite a testing time and I have certainly learned a few things from it that I thought I would share with you… My wife was first to show symptoms so she tried to isolate in the bedroom for the first...
