An inability or stubbornness to change the way you work following feedback is one of the biggest limiters I've seen to progress in, well pretty much anything. Many of you, just like in many things in life need to see the consequences of those actions before you get to the required stage of change. Sometimes however those consequences are ... Read More
THE LIFE OF A PERSONAL TRAINER
The LIFE of ‘most’ PERSONAL TRAINERS Buying things they don’t need to impress other people. Struggling to pay their rent and knowing full well they’re never going to be able to buy a place of your own. Living with their parents and mates WAY too long. Thinking that not paying off their student loan was cool. When in fact it meant that your ... Read More
THE HISTORY OF ‘BRO’ AND HIS SCIENCE
The concept of broscience, what it is and how it came about is most certainly an interesting one. In the early seventies, a medical research scientist named Dr Bryn 'Bro' Walters was seen as the foremost expert in science and physical performance. A senior lecturer at Yale he was seen as the 'man behind' many of the sporting legends of the ... Read More
WOMEN AND TESTOSTERONE
STOP........before any of the ladies realising what this article is about and about to be stricken with a fear of a bushy beard and deep husky voice just indulge me and read on. This will be as relevant to you as it is to all the guys reading it if you desire a lean, aesthetically pleasing, functioning and healthy body. Testosterone is an ... Read More
EVIDENCE IS IT ALL ITS CRACKED UP TO BE
I remember years ago. I was working on a project alongside arguably one of the greatest Pilates practioners in the world. I sat and discussed with him about the ‘cult’ of Pilates and how he felt about it. Given that he was someone these people would literally go out of their way around his reaction was refreshing. His response was firstly a rye ... Read More
SIX FIGURE BLUEPRINT
If I was to believe social media there are a plethora of Personal Trainers out there with six-figure businesses absolutely 'Killing it' and some incredible business mentors who will show them how to do it. I've been in the industry 20 years and very much keep my ear to the ground with who's moving, shaking and actually making an impact in the ... Read More
BUSTING SOME MYTHS OPEN
Myth #1 ‘Survival mode’. Now this has some foundation to it. It’s not quite what people believe (there’s that word again) it to be but yes, there is an adaptive process that occurs when we under eat calories. One that adjusts up and down relative to that intake. If you overeat it it will make you store energy (In the muscles and liver and if ... Read More
FINDING A COACH
What to look for when investing in a new coach. With the new year upon us, many of you will be looking to invest in a new coach or trainer for either your new resolutions or just a push into a new year. Picking a coach is a minefield especially in today's 'industry'. The invention of social media allows people to create a facade that far exceeds ... Read More
TIME FOR A DAMN PEP TALK
New Year New me…… - There is NO new you. That's the harsh reality am sorry!! - There is only an old you that you can look to markedly improve upon. Going at a hundred miles an hour just like you are right now (yes that's you) and thinking that in 6 months when it really matters and the second half of the year kicks in and the reality of ‘I’ll do it ... Read More
YOU DON’T CHANGE HABITS BY STOPPING DOING SOMETHING
People fail to alter behaviours as they try to remove them or simply stop doing them. You cannot create a habit by not doing something. It lacks the qualities required for something to become habitual. - Stop eating sugar - Stop eating bread - Stop watching TV all night. - You must START something and select new behaviours rather than give up an ... Read More