James Walker
- Apr 16, 2018
Training Abs: it’s not just about the crunches!
So summer is just around the corner which means it’s not long until you’ll be back in your beachwear enjoying the sunshine! Now I’m always telling people your time in the gym is going to feel much more worthwhile if you’re working towards a specific goal, and for a lot of people at this time of year they find themselves longing for that toned stomach and those washboard abs to show off at the side of the pool. That’s why all of a sudden you’ll see a boom in Instagram ads and
James Walker
- Mar 7, 2018
Finding the Right Training Programme for You - An Introduction
So you want to start exercising and taking care of your body. You’re ready to hit the gym and see what it does to how you look, how you feel and how you perform day to day. Maybe you’re looking to gain confidence in general, or maybe there’s a big event or holiday coming up you want to feel great for, some opportunity approaching where you’re hoping to showcase a body you’re proud of. If any of this is sounding true for you then you’ll need a gym programme which means these t
James Walker
- Feb 20, 2018
How Can Your Fitness Regime Fit into Your Holiday?
It’s mid-February now, and lots of people are starting to dream of a summer holiday in a hot country or are busy planning a long weekend away. Taking a break from everything is always great way to get some much needed relaxation and recuperation, but have you ever wished that your fitness regime could come too? If you’re like me then exercising isn’t a chore you want to leave behind with your work emails, it’s something you want to take with you on your trip. There are a numb
James Walker
- Feb 4, 2018
Stop Lower Back Pain with This Secret Exercise
When I was younger in my school life I had suffered a lot from lower back pain. It brought my mood down whenever it starting coming on and caused me discomfort and distress. I tried to work out what was causing the pain and noticed it started to appear when I stood up for long periods of time or when walking long distances. I carried on and shrugged it off like any young lad would do. Eventually I hit high school where the pain continued, it hadn’t got any better by my ignori
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