The Harrogate Girl – A Personal Training Success Story
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 [...]
A New Location, a New Beginning
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 [...]
Brian’s Fitness Success Story
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 [...]
A 1,2,3,4 Approach to developing long – term mind and body changes
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 [...]
Swiss Ball Jackknife
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 [...]
The Four Point Tummy Vacuum
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 [...]