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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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More7 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. …
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreTimeless 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read More10,000 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…
Read MoreWhy You Need a ‘Topp’ Personal Trainer
I have been in the fitness industry for a long time and shared in a lot of sweat, plenty of joy and a few tears. I’ve just about seen it all and heard all the excuses. Over the years I have observed human behaviour and figured out why some people get results and why others…
Read MoreHOW TO NURTURE YOUR MINDSET
Early in my career I had an important realisation. There is more to getting results than ‘knowing’ what to do. To lose weight and feel great all we have to do is eat well and exercise right? It’s not rocket science! So how come so my people fail to achieve such a seemingly simple objective?…
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