What should you expect from an indoor cycling (Spinning) class.

What to expect at a Group Cycle Class with me! Indoor cycling, Cycle Fit or spinning as it is also known as can be an incredible form of group exercise with many benefits such as heart health, lower body strength, coordination, general fitness & a great mood booster. Like many classes in the fit... Read More

Why strength training for women is so important.

The benefits of strength training for Women of all ages are undervalued. However, women often don't include this sort of exercise in their routine or maybe opt for cardio over strength training. I often see some barrier or misconceptions to strength training. Gyms are intimidating places and mos... Read More

Why 'before & after' transformation photos are toxic in the fitness industry.

Before & After Photos are used a lot to market gyms & PTs. While the sentiment is there to display the progress of an exercise programme and potentially a motivating practice for a time, they can be hugely problematic. They portray the ‘before body’ as the undesirable body when these bodies are p... Read More

Toxic Fitness Phrases in Gym Culture

I have been in the fitness industry for ten years and I dislike my industry. One of the reasons is toxic fitness culture & toxic fitness phrases which sadly I hear & see regularly. Not only can they be harmful & condition us to believe that exercise is only valid when it is considered grueling or... Read More