Blast off body fat in 10 minutes
With the sunshine finally here, it has probably got you thinking about finally having to strip off our jumpers and jeans. With the sun and the warmer weather (which is great!), for some of us wearing …
Role models, inspiration and dreams
This is slightly different to what I usually write about, but I have been thinking a lot recently about role models in Society and who we aspire to be like. In today’s Society, we are …
Fitness training for dancers
Dance is an art form that at it’s highest level, demands extraordinary levels of both athleticism and technical skill. For the amateur dancer, the condition of the body is central to the level of performance …
Time for you, space to breathe
Today, as usual, I asked each of my clients and class members, ‘how are you feeling?’. The answer from pretty much everyone was either ‘stressed’, ‘too busy’, or ‘exhausted’. It struck me that around 90% …
321 instructor training course with Ramona Braganza!
Are you a personal trainer, class instructor or fitness trainer? Want to learn from THE best in the fitness industry? This course is for you. Ramona Braganza has been one of the best Hollywood celebrity trainers for …
Zumba, will you enjoy it? Your no nonsense guide to exercise
Who has not heard of Zumba? Answer, nobody! Even the most unco-ordinated blokes I know have heard of Zumba. It is in every church hall, gym and dance school. With humble beginnings i.e. the Colombian …
Is running for me? Your no nonsense guide to exercise
Next form of exercise to de-mystify and talk about is running. It is very cheap (i.e. free) but perhaps not always as enjoyable as it looks (!). The very word running will either fill you …
Spinning? Your no nonsense guide to exercise
Probably the most common question which I have been asked from friends and family throughout my life is, ‘What is Spinning/Yoga/Body Pump (etc, etc) and will I like it?’. I absolutely love it when people ask me what a certain …
Healthy treats from The Food Effect
Oatmeal Cranberry Biscotti If you’re looking for a sweet-treat that’s guilt-free – these biscotti are the perfect solution. There’s no oil, butter or margarine in my recipe, making them completely fat-free! These crunchy biscotti are …
Lesson 1 on my 2013 mission to lose a stone of excess weight
At the beginning of January, after carefully considering my lifestyle and nutrition, I made it my mission to lose a stone of excess weight. The 5 key areas which I was going to focus on were; 1. Calorie intake …