As a personal trainer in London I’ve had several clients with hypothyroidism over the years, and also Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (the auto-immune version of hypothyroidism). In both cases, the thyroid gland is not producing sufficient quantities of thyroid hormone, which can lead to low energy, poor concentration, weight-gain, gut problems, and a range of other symptoms. […]
Good quality sleep is vital for your physical and mental health. This book gives you an insight into why it’s so important, and how to improve your sleep. Nick Littlehales is the former sales & marketing director of Slumberland, the mattress company. He went on to become the ‘sleep coach’ for Manchester United Football Club. […]
If you have any form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) I recommend my 2 weeks online nutrition coaching to help you get your condition under control and start to heal your gut or at least get your condition into remission. A word of caution: if you have one of the two most serious types of […]
As a personal trainer in London, my clients often ask me for tips on healthy eating. One question which came up recently was: “Which oils are best for cooking with, health-wise?” The best oils for cooking are the ones which are more stable at high temperatures, and also are the least processed. Generally, the higher […]
After the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria, Turkey has been in the news for only tragic reasons lately. Here’s some positive news about Turkey: a fantastic wellness resort worth considering for the summer. Located in the Mugla province of south-west Turkey with stunning views of the Aegean Sea, Six Senses Kaplankaya has an extensive […]
Located in the Carlton Tower Jumeriah hotel in Knightsbridge, London SW1, this gym & spa has a 20 metre swimming pool under a curved glass ceiling bathed in natural light. One of my personal training clients in London likes to pamper herself here occasionally. The Fitness Club offers a range of classes: dance, kettlebells, yoga, […]
As a keen tennis player, the more I read about this 45 acre resort the more impressed I am. La Quinta Resort is located – as its name suggests – in the resort city of La Quinta in the Cochella Valley, just 20 miles from the wealthy city of Palm Springs in southern California. The […]
Looking for a vibrant city break combined with a wellness vacation? Hotel X Toronto ticks both boxes. Hotel X Toronto is located in the West End of downtown Toronto, with panoramic views of Lake Ontario, the famous landmark of CN Tower, and the high-rise hi-tech cityscape. Toronto is Canada’s Sillicon Valley thanks to its fast-growing […]
Fancy a luxury wellness holiday on a Caribbean island? As a personal trainer in London, I recommend this (almost) all-inclusive resort to any of my clients who need to unwind and re-charge their batteries. ABOUT BODYHOLIDAY Opened in 1988, this resort has won awards for its great service and wide range of sports & fitness activities […]