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The Hard Lessons I Learned About Real Self-Care (It's Not Just About the Gym)
I'm going to be honest with you here. This post isn't me standing on a soapbox telling you how to live your life. This is me sharing the mistakes I've made, sometimes over and over again, and the lessons that took me way too long to learn. When you work in fitness, it's easy to think you've got self-care nailed. You train regularly. You eat well (most of the time). You help other people get healthier every single day. So you must have it all figured out, right? Wrong. So wron

Mike
Jan 235 min read


Why Easing Back Into Training After a Break Is the Smartest Move You'll Make This Year
"It's okay, I'll go a bit lighter today, just easing back into it." If you've been to one of our sessions recently, you've probably heard this phrase more times than you can count. It's become a bit of a motto around here, and honestly? I couldn't be happier about it. But here's the thing, I know what some of you are thinking. You're worried it sounds like a cop-out, right? Like you're making excuses or not pushing yourself hard enough. Maybe you're even a bit embarrassed say

Mike
Jan 96 min read


Flexible Fitness: How to Stay on Track Over the Holidays With an Online Program
Let's be honest – the holidays are brilliant, but they're also fitness goal killers, aren't they? Between Christmas parties, family dinners, travel plans, and that general "I'll start again in January" mindset, your workout routine can feel like it's gone completely out the window. But what if I told you there's a way to stay on track without missing out on all the festive fun? That's where online personal training comes in like a Christmas miracle! 🎄 Why the Holidays Mess

Mike
Nov 26, 20256 min read


How a Structured Online Training Program Beats Doing It Alone in a Public Gym (Especially for Results with Ongoing Support)
Picture this: You've just signed up for that shiny new gym membership (again), and you're standing there surrounded by intimidating machines, wondering what the hell you're supposed to do first. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Millions of people walk into gyms every day with the best intentions, only to end up doing the same random exercises they saw on Instagram, getting minimal results, and eventually giving up. But what if I told you there's a better way that doesn't inv

Mike
Nov 17, 20255 min read


Small Group Training in Bournemouth – 10 Things You Should Know
Thinking about joining a small group training session in Bournemouth? You're probably wondering what makes it different from those massive group classes where you feel like just another face in the crowd, right? Well, let me tell you – small group training is a complete game-changer, especially when it's done properly. And after years of helping people in Bournemouth get fitter, stronger, and more confident, I've learned exactly what makes this approach so bloody effective.

Mike
Nov 10, 20255 min read


Why Personal Training Works (Even If You've Tried Everything Else)
You've been there, right? Standing in your bedroom, looking at yourself in the mirror, wondering why nothing seems to work. Maybe you've tried Weight Watchers, downloaded every fitness app going, bought a gym membership you barely used, or followed some influencer's "life-changing" workout plan. Yet here you are, feeling like you're back at square one. I get it. And you know what? It's not your fault. The truth is, most people who start fitness journeys on their own give up w

Mike
Nov 7, 20255 min read


Private Gym vs Regular Gym: Which Is Better for Your First Fitness Journey?
So you've finally decided to start your fitness journey – awesome! But now you're faced with a pretty big decision: should you join that massive commercial gym down the road, or look into a smaller private gym? If you're anything like most people starting out, you're probably feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options. Trust me, I get it. The fitness world can feel like a foreign country when you're just getting started, and choosing the wrong environment can make or break

Mike
Oct 29, 20255 min read


Back Pain in Bournemouth? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Personal Trainer
Listen, if you're reading this with a sore back right now, I get it. You've probably been putting off doing something about it for months (maybe years?), and now you're finally ready to take action. Good on you! But here's the thing - choosing the wrong personal trainer when you've got back pain can actually make things worse. I've seen it happen too many times, and it breaks my heart every time someone tells me their horror story about a trainer who didn't understand their n

Mike
Oct 26, 20255 min read


I've Sprained My ACL!
Injury, Recovery, Injury…. This is a personal blog post about what I’ve been going through my recent injuries and hopefully you find it...

Mike
Mar 30, 20225 min read


The New R&R: Release & Reactivate
What is release and reactivate? It’s the reason why our system works long term and traditional physio, massage and chiropractic...

Mike
Mar 5, 20222 min read


How’s your New Years Resolution Working Out?
About now most people are giving up on resolutions, dry January is over, doing the same gym routine is boring, you miss the couch, you...

Mike
Feb 3, 20223 min read


‘Healthy’ is a Stupid Word
I know this sounds really odd, but stood in my kitchen this morning my Amazon Alexa thing flashed up a recipe for a ‘healthy banana...

Mike
Jan 21, 20223 min read


How to: Create Successful Habits for Life!
Leading on from last week, about being positive and not using negativity as a motivation we’re going to look at how we can create habits...

Mike
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Love not hate...that’s the key to fitness!
Most people come into the new year feeling more motivated than ever! We’ve all eaten a months worth of food in a week, and more chocolate...

Mike
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Welcome to my blog!
We finally did it! Only about 6 years after being told to! I finally started writing a blog! Haha! So here it is! Roughly weekly I’ll be...

Mike
Jan 2, 20221 min read
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