So you’re thinking about personal training but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you're a total beginner and you’ve never set foot in a gym. Maybe you tried once, hated it, and quietly vowed never to return. Maybe you’ve Googled “personal trainer North London” at 11pm, closed the tab, and told yourself you’d do it properly next time. You’re not alone. The majority of people I’ve worked with over 17 years said exactly the same thing before their first session. They weren’t

Seventeen years of personal training people, watching bodies transform, building strength from scratch, and never have I touched anabolic steroids, HGH, SARMs, peptides, or any other performance-enhancing drug. I want to talk about why but more importantly, I want to talk about the culture that makes that feel like a confession rather than the norm. The Numbers Don’t Lie - Steroid Use Among Gym-Goers is High Let’s start with some honesty about the fitness industry, because mo

My personal trainer perspective, informed by client Jay currently taking the jab. Wegovy. Ozempic. Mounjaro.. What is actually happening inside the body of someone on these medications, and what does that mean for how they should train? I recently had that conversation with Jay. Jay has been on Wegovy and shared some very insightful feedback about his experience. This reframed a lot of my thinking around the jabs. What Are These Medications? Semaglutide-based medications like

Vegan Low Carb Diets Are This Personal Trainers Recommendation for 2026 A Vegan low-carb diet may sound restrictive, and in many ways it is - but its worth it. The results I've got from following a Vegan low carb (edging onto an almost ketogenic diet) have been pretty incredible. My clients are also getting really great results (of course!) and this is why I want to share some tips with you too. Though it's restrictive, fortunately, in 2026, it’s more doable than ever—thanks

A few weeks ago, I decided to try something new — a vegan keto diet. I’ve been fully plant-based for a while now, almost 10 years, but I was curious about whether I could experience the often and keenly discussed benefits of ketosis — steady energy, reduced cravings, fat loss — while staying true to my vegan values. At first, I wasn’t sure it would work. Keto, after all, has a reputation for being centered around bacon, butter, and cheese. But the more I researched, the more

Why I Choose Pea Protein Every Day: A Vegan Personal Trainer's Top Protein Recommendation I’ve been using protein powders for years, both for strength training and for everyday nutrition. When I became Vegan 10 years ago, I made a deliberate switch from whey to pea protein. I used to use whey protein powder because (I would guess like most people), it was the most common protein in shops, being the protein that most people used.. and I wasn't aware that there were much better

We raised ~£1000 (including gift-aid) for a variety of charities in 2024. For every personal training session you booked with me, whether online or in person, £1 was donated to charity. This included a range of different types of charities. Vegan charities, animal sanctuaries, charities supporting LGBT+ causes and Emergency Charity Appeals. Checkout the donations page here to find out where the money was directed The good news doesn't stop there. We will continue raising more

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Phone addiction - A destructive behavioural pattern on loop, sabotaging your health and wellbeing Once again, I took that app off my phone, put my phone in grey-scale mode to make it less attractive to me, and created a new set of (not so new) rules around my phone usage and screen time. I have been through this process again (and again) and I berate myself about it regularly. I harshly tell myself that 'If I am supporting my personal training clients with making sustainable

In a world where the pace of life can be overwhelming, the choices we make about what we eat have a profound impact not only on our health but also on the environment. Organic food has been gaining popularity due to its numerous benefits for both our bodies and the planet. Let's delve into the realm of organic farming, wildlife conservation, and the interconnectedness between our dietary choices and environmental well-being. The Rise of Organic Farming in the UK Organic farmi

Easy Vegan Meal Prep Tips Welcome to a journey of culinary creativity and mindfulness as we delve into the realm of easy vegan / plant-based meal prep. In this guide, we will explore the myriad benefits of veganism, the art of mindful meal preparation, and provide you with three very simple and tasty meal examples along with their recipes to kickstart your plant-based culinary adventure. The Joy of Vegan Living Before we dive into the world of plant-based meal prep, let's tak

I once had the luck to come across a hedgehog one morning in my garden. My initial excitement turned to concern as I knew that seeing a hedgehog out and about in broad daylight was often not a good thing and it was true in this case - this particular hedgehog was not doing so well. It looked to have been unwell and subsequently pecked by a bird, who had spotted it was vulnerable. I called a wildlife charity, they gave me a reference number, and I took the hedgehog to the vets

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The meat and dairy industry do not like this fact, but.. there are many ways to get plenty of protein in your diet as a Vegan or plant-based eater. Meeting your daily needs is easy and in-fact even excessive higher than recommended protein intake goals are very feasible as well. Some examples of great and healthy Vegan protein sources; Did you know that almost every whole food contains some protein? Foods like oats, broccoli and mushrooms contribute to your total. You can ver

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Over the last while, I've really enjoyed training clients from their own gym space. This is usually their local gym or the gym in their...