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Coaching health, fitness & positive lifestyle changes for 20 years in the UK, Dubai & now Weston-super-Mare 🇬🇧🇦🇪

WABBA Pro Trainer & Boxercise Coach 💪🏋‍♂️🥊

Online Coaching for all abilities & New Dads Over 40 Fitness📱💻🌏

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09/12/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! May Shields, Sue Farmer, Gregg Griffin, Tommy Timms, Alison Stainthorp, Jamie Taylor, Brenda Burgess, Jenny Phelan, Terry Saunders, Pam Dewing, Mako Tz, Kim Darrington, Sarah Hawkins, Alex Sandra

09/12/2025

Why you should NEVER skip Leg Day!

The Ladies love it, and most men will try anything to avoid it. Yes I'm talking about Leg Day.

I personally dread Leg Day but absolutely love it once I'm doing it - even more so when it's all over. The endorphins that are released afterwards are unreal and the sense of accomplishment - (from the Serotonin boost) is worth the pain and stress alone.

So why do guys feel they need to skip Leg Day or come up with every excuse under the sun to skip it? Most likely (more so in younger trainers, and to a lesser extent the uninformed) it's because emphasis is placed on Aesthetics and how the T-shirt fits. It's all about the big chest and biceps (even this is misguided) because when it comes down to it, at the end of the day the legs can always be covered.

So why should we never skip Leg Day?

First off we have to get into the mindset that when training legs you are doing more than squatting and pressing to build those thighs, Dead Lifting to work the Hamstrings and Glutes. What you are doing is building a strong foundation and base for overall stability, balance and strength throughout the entire body.

The Leg Muscles are essential for generating Strength and Power, not just in the gym but for everyday life. They also help to make sure we do not develop muscle imbalances between the Upper Body and Lower Body which can lead to (amongst other things) a weaker lower back. By having a stronger lower body, there is less pressure on the joints of the ankles, knees and lower back meaning we're far less likely to get injured.

The femur, the primary bone in the leg, is the strongest bone in the body, capable of withstanding significant pressure and resistance. Numerous muscles are connected to the femur, including the quadriceps, hamstrings/leg biceps, adductors, and TFL, among others. These are large muscles that, when sufficiently stimulated through substantial compound movements like squats, leg presses, and dead lifts, can greatly affect metabolism, thereby aiding the body in burning calories. This is before we even take into account the effects of working the Glutes into the equation.

Ultimately, training the legs results in a significant release of Testosterone and Natural Growth Hormone. These hormones aid in muscle building over time, not only in the legs but also in the upper body, while enhancing fat metabolism and overall health.

So, before you consider skipping Leg Day, reflect on what your body might miss out on in the bigger picture.

08/12/2025

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08/12/2025

Are you a NEW Dad OVER 40?

So you used to be fit and active, you trained regularly and it was a major part of your lifestyle?

BUT that all changed after the arrival of let's face it, the greatest moment that any guy can experience and without doubt the greatest achievement in life - becoming a dad.

Having become a New Dad myself at 42 - (I'm NOW 48) I understand First Hand the unique challenges that come with balancing fatherhood and personal health and fitness.

From the moment you become a dad everything changes, your priorities change, your focus changes, your motivation changes.

BUT eventually there comes a time and PERSONAL circumstance does dictate where you can begin to transition back to how you used to look and feel good doing what you love.

I know what it’s like to lose MOMENTUM then MOTIVATION. I understand how hard it is to find a way to start again. Becoming a Dad brings NEW Responsibilities and ultimately we do make Sacrifices.

Being accustomed to going to the Gym four, five, six times a week or playing a sport whenever you want. That suddenly takes a back seat and it can really play with your Psyche. You may get stressed, disappointed (usually in yourself) that you cannot keep it up and you may even get a little resentful.

It’s TOUGH, I've been there and that’s coming from someone who has trained for 30 years and been a Fitness Professional for 20 years of that! BUT I have managed to do it and I can help you too.

All our circumstances differ, from the support networks we are able to rely on, to the work/life balance we have, right down to the number of ‘QUALITY' hours of sleep we can afford ourselves each night.

And this will dictate how much time (in the short, medium and long term) you can commit to ‘GETTING IN THE GYM’ or 'smashing out a HOME WORKOUT'. Whether it’s 30 mins a week or an hour a day, you will all be different but with the right goals in place FOR YOU and the right mindset YOU can get back to where YOU once were - (I currently get in the gym twice a week myself but with the current state of play in my life I’m comfortable with that)

So what I do is put the programming and support in place via my RESTART program to help NEW DADS like YOU to get YOU back to where YOU were before and NOW want to be.

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07/12/2025

Let the kids believe in
Santa 🎅 🎅🎅

Some adults still believe carbs make you fat 😱⚖️

06/12/2025

Latest "Buzz Word" in the Fitness Industry 🥁
"Functional" 🤦🤣

04/12/2025

Another Year done means a NEW Certificate of authentication and authority in being able to instruct and coach Boxercise 🥊🥊🥊

Where does the time go? 🤔💪

🚨🚨 To find out more on one to one (or bring a friend) PT with THE ONLY Registered & Practising Boxercise Instructor in Weston check out the 🔗 in the comments 👇

03/12/2025

TO THRUST OR NOT TO THRUST? 🤔

I've been considering for some time whether to write this post about the Hip Thrust, as opinions on its effectiveness, usage, and safety appear to be quite divided. It's similar to Marmite - you either love it or hate it.

Its popularity has significantly increased over the past decade, and the gym where I was recently training has two dedicated machines just for Hip Thrusts, along with Smith Machines and ample space to perform them on the floor.

Wherever I went, it seemed like Hip Thrusts were being performed everywhere, and without being too harsh, the weights being lifted were astonishing, almost to the point of being absurd. People might suggest that my criticism stems from envy, but I can assure you it doesn't. I couldn't care less! Each time I see it, all I can think about is the unnecessary stress and strain being placed on the Lumbar Spine and the Hip Flexors.

So the reason for the rise in popularity of the Hip Thrust comes down to it being considered THE BEST Glute Exercise for getting THAT B***y. It falls in perfectly with the current narrative of the B***Y WORKOUT that has been flooding Social Media and hence every single gym around the world.

Not only this, but the sports scientist who "invented" and promoted the Hip Thrust with great success has managed to "thrust" it to new levels over the last 10-15 years.

So here's the Big Question. Do I think the Hip Thrust is a good exercise and would I give it to any of my clients? Well the answer is a big resounding NO!

I've had the conversation countless times, and have been asked my opinion on it by clients. And most would be in agreement with me.

Yes there have been countless studies on the Hip Thrusts "effectiveness" in "activating" the Glutes for muscle growth and also in increasing running speed but these all still prove inconclusive not to mention biased.

Tests in the past using EMG (Electromyography) have shown to increase Glute Activation BUT EMG cannot measure muscle growth, and so more recent research has suggested that the Hip Thrust may not be as effective as first thought.

In Kinesiology, the Gluteus Maximus functions to move the leg backward behind the body. It does not push the hips in a back-and-forth motion. Considering this, the most effective exercises for targeting the Glutes are Standing Hip Extensions or Donkey Kicks.

Exercises such as Squats, (Bulgarian) Split Squats, Romanian Deadlifts - just about any lower body exercise that works the Posterior Chain would be more effective and safer than the Hip Thrust.

The reason is that all these exercises are more stable and balanced, with the Gluteus Maximus serving as a key secondary or synergist muscle—so you'll still be working your b***y. The Hip Thrust can lead to imbalances, leaving the Hamstrings and Calves underdeveloped in favour of the Glutes.

The Hip Thrust also has a very small range of motion which isn't ideal for muscle growth compared to aforementioned exercises. The load is at it's heaviest, and so the downward forces exerted on the Lower Back and Hip Flexors at the bottom of the movement (where the Glutes are stretched) are at their greatest which can lead to potential Disc Impingement or Sciatica, not to mention Hip Flexor tears.

I'm not one for banning exercises. I've written about this before and any exercise has the potential for injury if it isn't coached or conducted properly. BUT this one exercise does really ni**le at me.

And before you mention it, regarding all the B***y Machines popping up everywhere, my response is straightforward and grounded in basic Economics. When there's a Demand, it will inevitably create a Supply—whether that's right or wrong (just look at what's going on around the world at the moment with all the Wars) 😉

So do you use the Hip Thrust in your workouts? Do you focus mainly on the B***Y Workout? How would you rate the Hip Thrust? It would be great to get some opinions....

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