The busiest time for personal trainers in London is fast approaching: the New Year. Thousands of people will flock to London gyms and PT studios in the quest for fat loss and the perfect body. Sadly, the vast majority will have given up before the month end. Here are some tips on how to set […]
London has some great parks to work out in, and Wandsworth is no exception. Here are 5 of the best parks in Wandsworth for sports and fitness: Tooting Common This is Wandsworth’s biggest open space. There’s an athletics track at Tooting Bec with 8 lanes, fully floodlit after dark. It’s used by Herne Hill Harriers […]
A timeless visual confirmation of physical fitness is the classic six pack. Some of my personal training clients in London come to me with questions like: “how fast can I get six pack abs?” and “can I get a six pack in time for my summer holiday on the beach?” How fast you achieve a […]
Before I became a personal trainer, I used a north London gym which was full of bodybuilders, and hired a personal trainer who used to be a competitive bodybuilder in Russia. He taught me six vital lessons for building serious muscle mass. 1. Eat big That doesn’t mean eat everything in sight. It means eat […]
Here are six parks in the London Borough of Brent which you should check out for sports and fitness activities: Alperton Sports Ground Alperton Lane, Wembley, HAO 1JH Alperton Sports Ground has a football pitch, a multi-use games area for basketball etc, and tennis courts. Barnhill/Chalkhill Open Space This piece of land has been converted […]
I’ve been a personal trainer in London for 12 years now, and I’ve helped clients lose weight, build muscle, bulk up or trim down, and improve their posture and flexibility. Initial consultation Before training a new client, I get them to complete a detailed questionnaire. This covers medical history, eating habits, previous attempts to get […]
I’m in the middle of reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography Total Recall. You get a real insight into the guy’s incredible drive and determination to succeed. His ability to set and achieve his bodybuilding and Hollywood goals was based on his vision, which “became so clear in my mind that I felt like it had to […]
As a personal trainer in London, I train clients in their own homes, but also in the park (excluding the Royal Parks, which charge a large fee). Here are 6 fantastic parks in Hackney which offer some great sports and fitness options: Clissold Park Bordered by Church Street and Green Lanes, London N16 9HJ, Clissold […]
The Aquatics Centre, home to Olympic 2012 swimming, is now open to the public. This gives a huge boost to sports in east London and it’s great news for swimming fans. As a personal trainer in London I encourage anyone to include swimming in their fitness regime. It’s one of the best cardiovascular training methods, […]