Stories, Inspiration, News, Advice, Tips and Opinions from Paul
Curious about what your first month of personal training might look like?
Starting personal training is exciting — but it’s also a mutual learning curve. My aim in the first month is to understand exactly where your body is right now so we can create a safe, effective, and enjoyable plan for the weeks ahead.
That Dratted C Word Again…Why Post-Pandemic Health Isn’t exactly Back to Normal
After several years of noticing strange, persistent health issues in myself — and hearing the same from others — I think it’s time we talked more openly about Covid and its after-effects.
THE POWER OF FOUR: WHY SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING CAN WORK FOR YOU!
Why Small Group Personal Training works best in groups of four — and what to expect when you join our Dorking studio sessions.
The Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs: Quick Fix or Long Term Trap?
If someone said to me:
‘Here Paul, take this pill — you’ll look like Adonis…it will melt your spare tyre, plus all your other wobbly bits – and, hey presto you’ll have six pack abs – and a body that Michaelangelo would be happy to sculpt…’
…I’d probably say yes too!
But that isn’t what weight loss drugs do. It’s not that simple. They come with caveats, risks, and a few hard truths.
with so much recurrent illness are our bodies deficient in key vitamins & minerals? - What can we learn?
the progress you can’t see (yet)
When life and the grey weather is getting you down - what do you do?
Get back in that boat...
This story is for all of you who have recently contemplated giving up... Who have 'fallen' at the first obstacle that comes your way.
New hope for Long Covid, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Sufferers?
Have you experienced strange symptoms since the Covid-19 outbreak - major fatigue, severe breathlessness, muscle aches and pains and many others?
Getting started on your fitness, weight or lifestyle overhaul
You wouldn’t set off on a journey without a destination and a plan on how to get there would you? Here’s some tips if you considering the first few steps.
Simple tips for Beginners to Running
Running isn’t necessarily for everyone, but if you feel a little bit envious of those who can, or if you would like to run but might have given up on a previous attempt; here are some solutions to five fundamental worries when we’re starting out.
Does exercise make you lean?
Are we missing something? Does exercise really keep us lean - or is it specific to each person?
Spoon Fed – a highly recommended read
Spoon Fed - a fascinating and revealing read about food, calories, supplements etc. Get yourself a copy!
My top five recommended fitness equipment for home use
Fitness fads, equipment, tools etc come and go. There are lots of gimmicks out there that might cost a few quid, but are no better than getting the same benefits from something more affordable, or even by using your own body weight - here’s my top five
Why 30 minute workouts can be so effective
People often ask me - ‘You can’t do a workout within 30 minutes – surely you need more?’
But what’s wrong with a 30 minute workout – especially on an average day when most of us spend at least an hour or two swiping our phone screens regularly?
Staying fit, well and optimistic during a pandemic
It’s not easy is it? - trying to stay optimistic during a Corona virus pandemic. Ask anyone who’s been working long hours for the NHS; anyone who’s self-employed and had to suspend business practices; or those of you having to home school children while considering where your home income is going to come from, there aren’t any easy answers.
Exercising after age 60 - Yes you can!
Exercise might be the least of your priorities when you’re over 60. However, spare this thought - you’ve had a full life, but what about the years ahead? Are you going to be well enough in your retirement? I know of people who never quite reached their pension age. Some are so shattered with stress after their work years, that their state of health has deteriorated and now they’re spending more time dealing with chronic illness, heart disease etc and frequently visiting GPs’ and hospitals rather than enjoying life.
A New You - How to win the New Years’ resolution game
Every year that comes around, we set ourselves a new set of resolutions - join the gym, exercise, go on a diet etc; but why do they often end up in failure, and how can we get results that stick?
Why Personalised Exercise Plans are so important
Fashion cultures, exercise fads and diets come and go. Sometimes, they’ll suit us, and sometimes they won’t. Much of the guidance we read in the press, social media, or even general health guidance is based on a ‘one size fits all’ approach. ‘Do this, take that, or try this out’ – but do they really get to the root cause of a problem?
The Body Worlds Experience - Go see it!
Anatomy and physiology may not come easy to some, but how would doctors, health professionals, therapists (even fitness and lifestyle coaches…) be able to help you keep your health in check?
Why you’re not losing bodyfat! Part 1
Are you noticing stubborn lower belly fat – the spare tyre? Maybe you follow national health guidelines, you’ve been exercising, you think you’re eating well. Maybe you lost some weight at some point but for whatever reason, you’re back to where you’ve started, or you’re even heavier?