Past experiences inspired me to write this blog and I have been through some of the related experiences myself and supported other people in Harrogate through the same path to improving digestion. If you are suffering with a digestive order such as leaky gut syndrome, IBS, or any other digestive disorder please take a look [...]
This week I am going to share with you my top 15 on the go snacks which you can use while you are travelling or in a situation where you don't get time to get lunch. People are always asking for ideas with this so I thought I would provide you with some. The snack suggestions [...]
In previous videos and blogs I have discussed “working in” exercises such as tai chi, stretching, massage, yoga, and zone exercises to help the body accumulate energy. Often too much emphasis is placed on “working out” such as running cycling or playing your favourite sport. These are all exercises that expend energy. Some of the [...]
I am delighted to share with you a recent blog post by the popular North Yorkshire based blogger, The Harrogate Girl. Victoria Turner has been training with me for 8 weeks and I am really impressed with her progress so far. After meeting Victoria at a local networking event in Wetherby she talked to [...]
Well I certainly seem to have settled in my new location at the Fitness Rooms. Most of my clients have been to use the facilities with me now so the adaptation of moving across is complete. For those of you who don’t know I have moved from being gym manager at Harrogate Squash and Fitness [...]
I have been personal training in Harrogate for over 3 years now and there is nothing more rewarding than a client success story. It reinforces my desire to continue offering the best possible service to anyone that wants to achieve their training and life goals whether it’s weight loss, pain elimination,sports specific conditioning, and any [...]
First and foremost I cannot be credited with creating the 1,2,3,4 concept myself as I was taught it through my training with the CHEK Institute. However I am excited to share and exemplify what it is all about in its simplest form. I frequently use this approach as an effective way of coaching someone to [...]
The Prone Jackknife is a great core exercise for strengthening the hip flexor’s, abdominals and shoulder girdle. 1. In a push-up position, place your feet on the ball 2. Hold your spine straight and maintain head and neck alignment 3. Draw your knees in towards your chest for the duration of two seconds without [...]
The Four Point Tummy Vacuum is a great core exercise for activating the transverse abdominus (TVA). The TVA is an integral part of the the inner unit musculature which helps to stabilise the spine, support the organs, and assists with respiration. Unfortunately, people often place too much emphasis on the outer unit. The outer unit [...]
Finding the right diet for you… Have you already broken your new years resolutions? Have you discovered that the low- calorie diet you started has been difficult to maintain? Or have you just lost motivation and guidance? Ultimately there could be a variety of reasons for this. I am writing this blog today to [...]
