I guess this can be spoken about in a few different ways, and there are loads of reasons why having a coach can be beneficial. But, so I don’t make these blogs too long, I’ll just say this: One big thing I still see in the gym, even on machines, is people getting their form wrong. I would love to try and encourage people to ask for help, and explain why asking for help is worth it. Good Form Good form is about whether the movement is doing what you want it to do. Sounds daft, I know, however,...

Most diets do not fail because someone lacks willpower. More often, people struggle because the approach they are following is too rigid, too short-term, or too difficult to maintain in real life. I’m currently reading Lyle McDonald’s Flexible Dieting, and one of the ideas that stood out to me is that successful dieting is not just about knowing what to eat. It is also about how you think, how you respond when things do not go perfectly, and whether your approach is realistic enough to stick...

Many people believe strength training reduces flexibility — but research shows the opposite. Training through a full range of motion can improve flexibility just as much as stretching, while also making you stronger.