The truth of this summer’s goals
I never thought this would happen to me. I never thought I would ever train hard enough or be strict enough with my diet, and that that person could be me. If I’m… Continue reading
A love letter to my body
The human body is an amazing creation. We put it through so many trials and tribulations in all manners and ways and yet, it strives to continuously, and unconditionally, fight to keep us… Continue reading
So long, farewell, auf Weidersehen, goodbye…
That’s it, all done! A busy, rollercoaster ride of a summer and on reflection a very successful and productive one. Three weeks ago I wrote about a few goals I wanted to complete… Continue reading
Another String To My Bow
On Sunday 2nd November I passed my level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (Programming and Coaching with Future Fit training). I owe a great deal of my success to Steph, my brother’s girlfriend, who… Continue reading
Fit Brit 2014 – challenge accepted!
In August I attempted Fit Brit for the first time. Fit Brit is the result of a partnership between Fitness First and Men’s Health magazine to complete “8 exercises back-to-back against the clock”… Continue reading
Eat. Sleep. Row. Repeat.
And work. And play. No? Keeping the balance as a professional athlete is hard to do as your priorities change and your time and energy become so focused on succeeding. They have to,… Continue reading
Never bin a bake…
As a massive fan of the Great British Bake Off, I immediately applied for tickets for the new sister show called the Extra Slice and was thrilled when I got some and that… Continue reading
Fitness First – Team GB’s Official Fitness Partner
Fitness First & Team GB have partnered up to create a new product to launch in the clubs this September, supporting Team GB athletes, in particular those heading towards the Olympic Games in… Continue reading
Working out – what’s my balance?
Working at Fitness First has thrown me into the world of freestyle, functional training. I have rapidly become acquainted with ViPRs (Vitality, Performance, Reconditioning), TRX bands, Kettlebells, Steelbells, Power Bags, Medicine balls and… Continue reading
Balancing the Seasons
This summer finds me in London, once again sorting the balance out in my life. My upbringing defined the structure of my year into winter and summer and as a consequence the balance… Continue reading