I was always told that no one can prepare for the arrival of their baby and that’s very true. What I wasn’t expecting, however, was how much my body would change. Before I was pregnant, exercise was an integral part of my week, whether it was … [Read more...]
Top dieting secrets
June 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment
How many times have you been on a diet, lasted only a few weeks and then beaten yourself up for having no ‘willpower’? If that sounds familiar, I’m here to let you in on a few secrets, and to be the bearer of good news… willpower is not the issue. … [Read more...]
The Power of Slow
February 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Unless you have never read an article about fitness or weight loss you must have heard of the word metabolism. We also closely link this word with our body weight. High metabolism = slim body, slow metabolism = overweight body, hence we all want to … [Read more...]
How hard should I exercise?
October 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Exercise? When I read articles I notice more and more that there is a massive trend in the fitness industry which glorifies exercise as an all-out war on the body. Go hard or go home...I really don’t think so! This fashion is a symptom of a much … [Read more...]
Why is a Breakfast so important
September 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Even the name says it - break the fast - however we often skip the most important meal of the day mostly due to lack of time. Studies show that people who eat breakfast are more alert and perform better at work or in studying than people who skip … [Read more...]
Girls, master the Full Press Up!
May 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Many of our female clients approach us with the request to be able to do a full press up. Most ladies have the desire to be able to master a major strength exercise such as the press up, but don't have the knowledge of where to start and how to progress … [Read more...]
Why you should never exercise to lose weight
April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I often watch the people in the gym who are our most committed members, and talk to them about their exercise routines, goals and aspirations. We have a group of guys whom come rain or shine, always make it down to the gym and do their exercises. When … [Read more...]
Queen Bee Styling
March 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I felt slightly apprehensive when I saw the scruffy lady with a buggy standing very close to me in the local shop. However, in that split second I realised that the Vicki Pollard look-a-like was me! There I was many months after the birth of my first … [Read more...]
Should I exercise when under the weather?
March 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I had a week at work when a few of my clients have been feeling sick and under the weather. I had some of them still come into the gym not wanting to get out of their routine but very rightly some of them stayed at home under the covers. There is … [Read more...]
My Vitaliser Home Workout
February 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
This month considering the likelihood of a pretty cold and wet February, I thought I would give you some ideas for some fun movement at home. I usually encourage my clients to do some form of exercise outdoors just to top up on sunshine and fresh air. … [Read more...]
Why Love Fitness?
January 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I have been in the fitness industry for close to a decade and wasn't at all surprised by a research that came out recently proving that 98% of diets fail, meaning the participants end up putting the weight back on or even end up heavier than at the start … [Read more...]
Winter Survival with Greenwich Training
October 23, 2012 By
Exercising regularly and eating well can be difficult, and this is especially true across the next few months. After our blink-and-you'll-miss-it summer, the nights are drawing in and winter is on the way. Comforting meals begin to make an appearance on … [Read more...]
Making exercise ‘me’ time
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kicking the ball in the park or going for a run along the River, you'll find plenty of options in Greenwich. Some are free, some have a small charge. However with lots of open space and more Riverfront than any other London Borough you will find something … [Read more...]