50 Things I Learnt by 50
I recently turned 50. It’ been a reflective time that got me thinking about life. Am I proud of who I am and what I have done and what have I learnt that I could pass on to my children? I decided to ponder this and put this article together with meaningful insights that I have…
The First Step
Stepping onto the surface of the moon, Neil Armstrong famously took one small step for mankind. When it comes to our health and optimal performance there is one, very important – simple – first step that most people are overlooking. Imagine the following situations… You are about to enter an important meeting that is…
7 Habits of a Highly Healthy Personal Trainer
Have you ever wondered what a personal trainer really eats, how much exercise do they do and are they really that positive all of the time? This is my story from unmotivated, unfit, ‘pear shaped kid’ to inspiring personal trainer and what I really do behind the scenes to stay fit, healthy and happy. …
How to thrive in uncertain times
We are facing unprecedented times. We must remain positive and hopeful and strengthen our first line of defence: our physical health and mental wellbeing. It is the only way to move forward. There are lots of simple things you can be doing to worry less and thrive more. There will be a time when this…
Timeless Ageing
Middle age spread spreading? Energy flickering like a candle in the wind? Libido languishing? ‘Once you hit 40 it’s all downhill’ – absolute rubbish! You don’t have to succumb to what society says is just a normal part of aging. Age is just a number. It’s your physical fitness, health and wellbeing that…
How to Exercise: Part Two I 7 Principles of a Real Workout
Too busy? Not motivated? Unsure what to do? Everything you need to know is right here in this article. In this two-part article I will help you overcome exercise excuses, reveal what constitutes a ‘real’ workout and help you understand how to exercise from get started to advancing appropriately and progressively. PART TWO The 7…
How to Exercise: Part One | Overcome exercise excuses
PART ONE: The benefits of exercise and how to overcome exercise excuses. Too busy? Unmotivated? Not sure what to do? Everything you need to know is right here. In this two-part ‘How to Exercise’ article I will help you overcome exercise excuses, reveal what constitutes a ‘real’ workout and clarify how to exercise from get…
How to be Well for Work
Do you struggle to look after yourself because you are too busy? You know you need to be doing more for yourself but you just don’t have the time? Do you feel tired, stressed and overwhelmed? Finding a balance between your health and hectic schedule is not as difficult as you might think. I have…
10,000 steps – fact or fiction
To stay fit and healthy we need to exercise regularly. We also have to be physically active every day too. We have all heard the goal of 10,000 steps per day but why 10,000 and is there any truth to it? ‘Sitting kills and movement heals’ Movement is life. Our bodies are designed to…
How to Eat Well
We’ve been doing it for thousands of years and we live in the most abundant era of human knowledge – and calories! – ever, yet we still can’t seem to agree on what constitutes healthy eating. People are more confused than ever. How has it all gone so wrong? Low fat, low carb, high protein,…