Fitness advice: Ways to help your staff stay in shape December 3, 2019 I am stressed because of work. I have no social life because of work. I have no time because of work. I drink too much because of work. I am overweight because of work. How many of these sentences apply to you? It’s easy to blame work for all our problems, but it’s an inescapable [...]
The professional’s pick of the season’s top fitness gadgets December 3, 2019 Getting people fit any healthy is something I do every day. Putting someone through a workout in the gym, however, will never be enough to get results. To function at your best, you need to keep a lot of plates spinning across the spectrum of your life. Sometimes we need a helping hand, such as [...]
It’s hard to juggle work and wellness – here’s how companies can help staff stay healthy November 27, 2019 I am stressed because of work. I have no social life because of work. I have no time because of work. I drink too much because of work. I am overweight because of work. How many of these sentences apply to you? It’s easy to blame work for all our problems, but it’s an inescapable [...]
Fitness advice: How to improve your sleep routine November 15, 2019 The temperature is dropping, the sunshine is vanishing and it’s dark by the time you’ve left the office. Now more than ever it’s important to make sure you’re getting a good night’s sleep, as gloomy weather, limited daylight and seasonal illnesses all conspire to take advantage of your weakened defences. And poor sleep can cause [...]
10 fitness tips to keep you working out this autumn October 16, 2019 This week we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our personal training studio, No1 Fitness. Although it still only feels like yesterday, so much has changed in that time, and I wanted to use this week’s column to share some of the lessons I’ve learned. 1. There’s more to personal training than working out When we [...]
Fitness advice: Fix body and soul in the great outdoors October 8, 2019 The City is great. I’ve owned a gym here for almost 10 years. It can be invigorating being around so many people, seeing all the new buildings fly up, checking out all the new bars and restaurants. But there’s a flip-side. Being around so many people can be mentally and physically draining. An office full [...]
Fitness advice: Why it’s great to be selfish October 3, 2019 Forget everything Barney the Dinosaur taught you: it’s good to be selfish. We spend so much time living our lives for other people when the one person you should be focusing on is yourself, and by turning your attention inwards you’ll actually start to benefit those around you. We can start with your health. The [...]
How to sleep like a professional: The science behind getting a good night’s kip August 8, 2019 You don’t get enough sleep. I don’t get enough sleep. There’s a meme doing the rounds that nails it: it says adulthood is just being tired and explaining to other people that you’re tired and listening to other people talk about how they’re tired. But not getting enough sleep is much worse than simply being [...]
Fitness Advice: How to exercise when injured and how to get more supple June 11, 2019 I have a knee injury and have to rest it, what exercise can I do and how do I know when it’s safe to use it again? Having an injury doesn’t mean you can’t do anything, although it is an excuse many people use. Most of us live very sedentary lives and having an injury [...]
Fitness advice: The water fast – what happened when I didn’t eat or drink anything but water for three days September 4, 2018 What it would be like if you had no food for three days? No coffee, no juice, no supplements. Just plain old water. Well, let me tell you… First of all, why on earth would anyone want to do this? Is it even safe? I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 12 years and [...]
