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I've always loved the fitness industry, taking in all aspects of it like a sponge. So if i get to share that knowledge with others, well thats what All PTs should want. A client so impressed with their new found confidence that they spread the word of your service. Thats success...

03/12/2025

Being a parent and trying to keep fit at the same time?
Listen… it’s no joke.

You’re juggling everything — paying bills, school runs, homework battles, cooking dinner, cleaning up, keeping everyone alive and happy whilst not having a meltdown down yourself… and somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, you’re supposed to find time to train?

It’s hard.
Actually, it’s really hard.

Especially when you’ve got young kids.
Your day isn’t your own — you’re on call 24/7, plans change at the speed of light, and the second you finally sit down… someone needs something else lol.

So if you’re a parent who still manages to squeeze in a session…
If you drag yourself out for a walk…
If you hit the gym, or train at home, or even just stay consistent with small steps…

You’re doing brilliantly.
Honestly. You’re doing more than most people will ever understand.

Because training as a parent isn’t about aesthetics or chasing perfection — it’s about sanity, health, energy, and setting an example your kids will remember. It’s about carving out a tiny bit of time in a life that rarely gives you any.

And if you’re keeping your head above water — even on the messy days, the tired days, the “I can’t be bothered but I still showed up” days — then give yourself some credit.

You’re not just keeping fit.
You’re keeping strong for your family.
You’re keeping strong for you.

And that is something to be proud of. 💪

02/12/2025

5 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Strength Training

1. You won’t get bulky — you’ll get confident.
This is the biggest fear people have, especially women.
The truth? Building real muscle takes YEARS, not weeks.
Strength training won’t turn you into a bodybuilder overnight — it’ll give you shape, posture, and confidence you didn’t know you had.

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2. Most people never lift heavy enough to see results.
You can do 15–20 reps forever and stay exactly the same.
Progress comes from pushing your muscles past what they’re used to.
You don’t need to max out on day one — but you do need to gradually lift heavier over time.
That’s where real change happens.

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3. “Toning” is just building muscle with lower body fat.
There’s no magic “toning exercise.”
If you want arms, abs, legs or glutes that look athletic — that’s strength training.
You build the muscle first, then your nutrition reveals it.
Simple. Not easy. But it works every single time.

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4. Your form is more important than the weight.
Nobody cares how much you lift if it looks like you’re wrestling a demon.
Clean reps build strength.
Messy reps build injuries.
Slow down, control the weight, and make the muscle do the work — not momentum.

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5. Strength training does more for your mindset than your body.
Every session is a reminder that you can do hard things.
You show up tired, stressed, or doubting yourself… and leave stronger.
That builds discipline, resilience, and self-belief — and those carry into every part of your life.

01/12/2025

6am

And the work doesn’t stop!
Crunches with a difference and easy to set up at home too.

Well done Clive

30/11/2025

Right now fitness events are blowing up — and honestly, I’m here for it. Anything that gets people moving and feeling part of something bigger is a win.

Hyrox is the obvious giant. It’s everywhere. And the best part? It’s actually accessible. You don’t need to be elite — just willing to graft, push, and keep going. It’s simple, it’s universal, and it’s only getting bigger.

Then you’ve got strongman. A couple of my friends competed recently, and while it’s not as mainstream for everyday people, globally it’s massive. It’s raw, gritty, and powerful. And more local events are popping up so normal people get to try it — lifting weird objects, testing pure strength, and surprising themselves.

The classics are still going strong too:
Nuclear Races, Tough Mudder, Spartan — proper adventure days. Mud, teamwork, chaos, and that buzz you just don’t get in a normal gym session.

But the one that doesn’t get the hype it deserves?

OCR. Watched a red bull event and that was it..

My absolute favourite.
Gritty, technical, athletic, strength-based, skill-based — it’s a bit of everything, and it’s so inclusive. Beginners, runners, climbers, lifters… everyone has a lane. It’s honestly one of the most well-rounded and exciting styles of fitness competition out there.

And beyond that, there’s loads happening:
• CrossFit throwdowns
• Duathlons & triathlons
• Parkrun (so underrated)
• Functional fitness comps
• Ultramarathons & endurance challenges
• Cycling sportives
• Swim-run races
• Ruck events
• Fitness festivals

There is SO much out there if you want a goal.

That’s why these events matter — they connect people to fitness in a way a barbell and treadmill never will. They give you purpose. A target. A community. A buzz.

Whether you’re dragging a sled at Hyrox, climbing ropes in an OCR, or just turning up to a local Parkrun, you’re proving something to yourself:

You can do hard things.

And that’s what it’s all about.

29/11/2025

Chill! Relax! Unwind…..

This place…..

25/11/2025

One word!!

Consistency!!

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