News and thoughts from my journey
The Origins of Popular Exercise Names
Ever wondered where some of your favourite exercises got their names? Fitness terminology is often steeped in history, honouring individuals or countries that popularised the movement—or even specific people! Let’s dive into the origins of five iconic exercises: the Romanian deadlift, Bulgarian …
Mastering the Mind-Muscle Connection: Unlocking Your Workout Potential
When it comes to strength training, it's not just about lifting heavy weights or racking up reps—it's about how you engage your muscles. This is where the mind-muscle connection comes in, a concept that separates average workouts from truly effective ones and …
Can AI Replace Personal Trainers? A Look at the Future of Fitness
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in recent years, transforming industries from healthcare to finance. One area where AI is gaining traction is in the world of fitness and personal training. With the rise of AI-driven fitness apps, virtual coaches, and …
My Heart Story for PureGym and British Heart Foundation
As part of PureGym's partnership with the British Heart Foundation, they are sharing 'heart stories' to raise awareness of heart and circulatory disease. Here I share my own story of being diagnosed with high blood pressure and how I turned my life …
Christmas Countdown 2023
We can all tend to write off December in terms of diet and exercise – there's too much tempting food around, we're busy with events and parties and we tell ourselves that we'll get back to it in January! This isn't ideal …