Are you supporting your partner to achieve their fitness goals?
Be honest. How supportive are you towards helping your partner reach their fitness goals? In my experience as a personal trainer, it is clear that family and friends have a huge influence on an individual's probability of success in achieving their target, from weight-loss to running a marathon. Let's face it - any goal worth achieving involves an
I was originally introduced to Fartlek training by highly-respected Swindon Supermarine rugby coach, Steve Bartlett. It was very much in keeping with his no-nonsense approach to fitness training. The beauty of Fartlek training lies in its simplicity and intensity. If you are looking for a straightforward but highly effective way of improving your
It is a big decision to hire a personal trainer. It signifies that you are finally ready to prioritise your health and do what it takes to achieve your fitness goals. If weight loss is your goal, it means that you realise that the cost of personal training is relatively modest compared to the cost of weight loss surgery. But how do you go about c
Bread is such an omnipresent staple of western diets. Since their invention in the 18th century by the eponymous Earl, sandwiches have become the default lunch for many, with a staggering 11 billion consumed each year in the UK. Such is its popularity, it would be considered unrealistic for many to eliminate suddenly bread from their di
As we approach the end of an amazing Olympic year, we'd like to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support and congratulate our growing JB Personal Training family on some fantastic achievements over the last twelve months. May: JBPT Summer Bootcamp 2012 This year's summer bootcamp truly embodied the JBPT mantra "If it ain't raining,
1) Everyone is welcome. You can run with your children, push toddlers in their buggies, even run with your dog if you want to. It is a very inclusive event. 2) Being surrounded by nature. The great outdoors is one of life’s simple pleasures. No traffic, no worries. 3) Getting a run in first thing on Saturday morning makes you feel virtuous and set
Running used to be a necessity, the only way early humans could survive and thrive and spread across the planet. You ran to eat and to avoid being eaten. You ran to find a mate and impress her, and with her you ran off to start a new life together. You had to love running, or you wouldn't live to love anything else." - Christopher McDougall, Author