My guest in this episode is Carrianne Dukes, returning to the channel to reverse roles and ask me questions on all things health and fitness.

This light hearted and honest discussion provides answers and solutions to a range of topics, requested by Carrianne, from body weight reduction and navigating the inevitable plateau in exercise, to battling low moods or addictions.

During the Q and A, you may here something that resonates with you personally or even a work colleague, family member or friend.

With this in mind, perhaps you could reflect on past decisions or choices that have negatively effected your health and what you could do to either reduce or even completely reverse the aforementioned decisions.

As a professional trainer I've witnessed a multitude of scenarios that can lead to poor or sub standard physical and mental health, after thousands of appointments over the past 17 years, since qualifying in sports massage therapy and personal training.

Some of my experiences and answers may seem too simple or 'easy' and not exotic enough compared to the deluge of internet sensations / flavor of the month solutions, available on various platforms, however my mantra remains.....do the simple things, consistently folks.

My thanks goes out to Carrianne for joining me and taking time out from her busy work / life schedule, of which I'm grateful for.

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In this short episode, I send out a reminder to stop procrastinating, when it comes to starting your health improvements.

Mid February and we still see and hear of a work colleague, friend, family member or neighbor claiming to start getting fit......next month....

This is the norm for the majority of people who habitually avoid the mild or moderate discomfort of starting their weight loss or body fat reduction plan.

Often the reasons to delay exercising and improving nutritional intake range from the winter weather and post Christmas blues to 'my friends won't exercise with me' or I'm waiting for my beach holiday in July to start losing weight'.

Our physical health is without question the most important thing in life, as without it, we are venerable to a multitude of illnesses, injury, emotional distress and in some cases, social exclusion.

This episode may seem abrupt, harsh or jarring, but it's coming from a place of care, experience and professional practice.

Folks, don't delay your health kick, start today - not tomorrow.

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My guest in this episode is Emma Tatlow, CEO at Active Lincolnshire.

Emma is a highly experienced leader in the strive for a healthy, active and educated community, within the second largest county in England.

We discuss the scale, importance and complexities involved in building a team of dedicated professionals, working together to provide a long lasting legacy of funding, assistance and education in all things health.

Sport England work closely with Emma and her team to identify a multitude of factors, addressing individual needs and entire communities requiring support.

Personally I learned a lot from this discussion and I'm pleased to say it's a refreshing outlook for our future.

My thanks goes out to Emma, for her time and transparency, of which I wish all the best for 2025 and beyond,

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My guest for episode 80 is Paul Holder, a one time personal training client, who drops by to discuss his skiing stories, from beginner to intermediate level.

Paul explains how to start, where to go and what equipment to use.

We delve into the reasons why skiers choose certain locations, fitness protocols required and injury prevention / recovery.

I myself tried skiing back in 2019, without taking lessons first and quickly learned why its important to consider taking instruction from a professional prior to hitting the piste.

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In this discussion, I share my ten tips for a healthier start to your new year.

Historically January is subject to a deluge of good, but short lived healthy intensions, from quitting smoking and alcohol to starting exercise and high quality nutrition.

Whilst these are the most common healthy promises, they are also frequently curtailed by the person in question, due to lack of motivation, poor self discipline, time constraints and or various other factors.

During my career in Personal Training, I often suggest a client, new or existing focus on one adjustment to start with in January, allowing for higher probability of success, meaning the client is still on course with his or her chosen factor in health improvements.

Should the client maintain the motivation and discipline past approximately 12 weeks or more, its statistically proven to continue into the second quarter of the year, which by then the healthy habit could be the norm and not simply a 'new year, new me' fad.

Take a listen to my ten suggestions and be realistic with your health goals by way of picking one or two from the list and good luck with your efforts.

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In this festive episode, my guest Marc Finney drops by to share his thoughts and experience in all things personal training throughout 2024.

We cover what worked for a variety of clients and equally important, what worked for ourselves as professional trainers.

Marc has reached the age milestone of 50 years young, whilst I recently made it to 54, relatively intact.

We openly talk about how our bodies are holding up and what we do to prolong good health and fitness.

Finally, you'll get to here how we plan to improve our services to clients in 2025.

Merry Christmas to all and put your feet up....for one day only.

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In this episode, my guest is Joe Cheetham, a Lincolnshire based landscape gardening expert, who balances his work life with surfing.

Joe is a family man with three children, originally coming from a martial arts, prior to switching to surfing in 2017.

Find out what goes into learning how to navigate the waves and what a beginner should know before embarking on this fascinating sport.

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In this short episode, I discuss the benefits of improving your flexibility.

Low levels of flexibility can lead to a multitude of unwanted physical symptoms, from poor posture to decreased blood circulation.

Our body's are designed for specific movement patterns, on various planes, of which are inhibited by a lack of flexibility, acquired through age, work related inactivity and or negating any form of exercise and deliberate movement.

Sitting down for hours everyday at work or home, without intermittent exercise, targeting a lengthening of our muscle groups, will speed up the ageing process and essentially exacerbate any illness or musculoskeletal injuries.

Our spine is the center of our skeletal frame and should be protected at all costs, by way of regular stretching of the entire body.

Muscles should be adequately lengthened and taken through a full range of movement, alongside the corresponding joints, allowing for increased oxygen uptake and blood circulation.

Start your five minutes of stretching at home today, or alternatively work with your personal trainer or sports therapist on a structured plan to become flexible again.

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