Happy New Year!

Hi All,

I hope everyone out there has had a great chirstmas and a very Happy New Year!

If you are looking for a Guaranteed weight loss package in 2010 look at, Personal Trainer Manchester!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TOM

Personal Trainer Woodford

Hi All,

Just a quick note to let you all know that our team of personal trainers now cover the Woodford area, in STockport.

For more details contact us on http://www.foresight-fitness.co.uk.

TOM

We're back!

Hi All,

Just a quick one from me, decided to keep both my blogs running.

So will be posting some more posts here very soon! Starting with some overviews of a range of great interviews that i have got done with a wide range of experts from the fitness industry.

TOM

PS Remember that we are offering FREE Personal Training Taster Sessions in Manchester this month.

New blog

We have moveed to a new blog at:-

http://www.foresight-fitness.co.uk/blog/

TOM

Hardcore Workout: Tires, Chains, and Sledgehammers

The Boot Camp Beatdown!!

Check out these great Bootcamp drills!

TOM

The Dangers of GMO

Hi All,

Do you think that genetically altering the make up of the food we eat is a good idea? How do we know how this will effect us in the future? Well Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness, outlines some of the reasons why we should all stay away from anything GMO!




TOM

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Quick Body Weight Circuit

Hi All,

Here is an awesome video I found on You Tube, from Brett Kilika of Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego). Brett takes you through a quick body weight routine that will get your heart rate going and best of all burn up some calories!



TOM

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Trailer: Generation RX

Hi All,

Just thought I would post the trailer for Generation RX, in my opinion a must see film!



TOM

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Gluten Intolerance

Hi All,

Just watched this great video from Josh Rubin of EastWest Healing. The video covers the basics of what Gluten is and the signs of being intolerant.



Hope you enjoy the video and please visit Josh's site!

TOM

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Get great AB's!

Hi All,

Here is a great ab routine! Give it a go and feel those Ab's burn!

TOM

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Outdoor Workout

Hi All,

ARe you looking for new ideas to add to your outdoor workout? Well let Sean Croxton (Underground Wellness) and Brett Klika (FItness Quest 10) give you some ideas!



TOM

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Vitamin B12 deficiency

Hi all,

Here is a video on B12 deficiency, from Josh Rubin of East West Healing.



Enjoy,

TOM

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Underground Wellness with Paul Chek

Hi All,

Here is a great clip from the Underground Wellness Radio show with Paul Chek! If you like this clip listen to the whole show here.

Enjoy!

TOM

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Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

Hi All,

Here is another great video from Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness. This video look at the dangers of Yo-yo dieting and the stress that it causes to your body!



Enjoy,

TOM

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Where are we going?

Hi All,

Just had to post this video, another on by Wellness Mafia! I posted another video by him recently, here. This video covers some of the excesses and the short term view that our society has!




Enjoy!

TOM

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Back Pain

Hi All,

Here is a great video for all you who experience back pain. Brandon Krieger of KNSS consulting outlines some of the dangers of surgery over lifestyle change.



Enjoy,

TOM

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Men's Health (Todd Durkin)

Hi All,

Here is another great workout routine from Todd Durkin of Fitness Quest 10!

Some great exercises, why not slip some of them into your next training session?

TOM

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Men's Health (Todd Durkin)

Hi All,

Here is another great workout routine from Todd Durkin of Fitness Quest 10!

Some great exercises, why not slip some of them into your next training session?

TOM

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TRX in Action!

Hi All,

Just a quick video of the amazing TRX in action!



TOM

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TRX 40/40

Hi All,

For all you TRX fans out there, have you taken teh 40/40 challenge?

Here's Todd Durkin explaining what it is.

Tom

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The Daddy!

Hi All,

Take a look at this, the daddy of all kettlebells!

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Resistance Band Circuit!

Hi All,

Here is a great little resistance band circuit that you can do in a park! The video is by a US based personal trainer. Why not give it a go next time your out training!

TOM

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What do you think?

Hi All,

Came across this video on a You Tube Channel by Wellness Mafia.

What do you think?



Post your comments!

TOM

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Personal Trainer Manchesters's Top 10 Fitness Blogs

Hi All,

Thought I may as well carry on the Top Ten thing, with my top ten wellbeing blogs!

1. A Day in The Life of a Personal Trainer (John Izzo)
2. Outside the Box (Sarah Rippel)
3. Alwyn Cosgrove
4. Fit Street Total Health Solutions
5. Michael Boyle
6. What Martial Arts Mean to Me (Lun Lok)
7. Aegis Training
8. Brando's Blog
9. The Kettlebell Coach
10. Back Pain Relief Blog

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

TOM

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Thanks you from your Personal Trainer!

Hi All,

We here at Foresight Personal Training are currently in a very exciting time, we are in the very lucky position of being un-effected by the credit crunch. We are still managed to grow our client base even in this very difficult time! That is mainly down to our loyal client who spread the word to their friends, family and work colleagues about the great results they are achieving with their Foresight Personal Trainer!

The highest complement that we can receive from our clients is a referral for one of their friends, family or work colleagues to have a FREE consultation/taster sessions with one of our Specialist Personal Trainers.

We have decided to say a big thank you to all our clients who have referred clients to us over the last six months. If you have your trainer will be crediting your account with a two free personal training session for every new client that has booked a course of training with us, arising from a referral you have made.

If you have not yet made a referral why not do so, all you need to do is let your trainer know about anyone you feel may be interested in Training with us, give them their details. Then if your referral goes on to book sessions with us you will get 2 free personal training sessions credited to your account! ALternatively you can contact the office directly.

TOM

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Great ABs tips from top Personal Trainer!

Hi All,

A great video featuring two of my You Tube faves!

Do you want great Ab's? Well let Sean Croxton and Todd Durkin show you how!




TOM

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CHEK HLC Hub

Hi All,

This is one for all the Personal Trainers out there! Just had word from a great US based Chek practitioner, Brandon Krieger of KNSS Consulting. He has set up a great service for personal trainers where they can exchange ideas, deliver webinars, post articles, blog, and much more!

Have a look at CHEK HLC HUB! Here is Brandon to explain what it is all about!



Look out for a full review of this service in the comming weeks!

Enjoy and let me know what you think!

TOM

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Personal Trainer Manchester's Top 10 Twitter's

Hi All,

I have been on Twitter a number of months now since a client recommended it to me! Mark has given me some great heads up on internet stuff over the months so check out Mark Attwood, a true internet marketing expert! His internet marketing DVD is a must have (you might even spot me in the crowd)!

So my top ten twitter's are (in random order):-

1. Me!!

2. Fit Pro Sarah

3. CB Athletics

4. MBoyle

5. Izzo Strength

6. Ask The Trainer

7. Mark Attwood

8. Stephen Fry

9. Fitness Tips

10.BBC Health

If you Know any other great twitters please do post them up in the comments section!

TOM

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Personal Trainer Manchester: Tips Coconut Oil

Hi All,

Just found this top tip from the one and only Sean Croxton from Underground Wellness!

I have been using Coconut Oil when cooking for a while and the benefits are amazing! Let let Sean take it away and explain why.



TOM

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Personal Trainer Manchester Tips: Does Dieting Work?

Hi All,

Just watched this video from Josh Rubin of East West Healing, he is a Chek practitioner and a producer of some great You Tube videos, well worth a look at his channel!

So does dieting work? I will let Josh answer that one!



TOM

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Great Personal Training You Tube Channels

Hi All,

As many of you know I am an avid user of You Tube. I love the fact that you can find so many great people out there posting some great content.

As always with the internet you have to be careful about duff info, but to be honest I have found that there are a great deal of very knowladgable people out there. So I thought I would share with you all my top 10 You Tube Cahnnels that I regularly view.

1. Underground Wellness

2. Paul Chek

3. Josh Rubin

4. Fitpro Sarah

5. KNSS Consulting

6. Michael Boyle

7. CB Athletics

8. Todd Durkin

9. PTontheNet

10. Team Aegis

If you liked any of the above channels why not subscribe?

For regular updates of who I am watching check in at my You tube Channel, details below!

Emjoy!

TOM

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Personal Trainer Demo's Stair Drills

Hi All,

My local park has a great set of steps that I have been using for years to push my clients and myself to the limits.

Was surfing through my YouTube Subscriptions and found this great video from Aegis, who are a team of personal trainer operating out of London!

Try some of these, i promise you will get that heart racing!

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TOM

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Video: MMA Training

A great video post by Sean From Underground Wellness, featuring Todd Durkin from Fitness Quest 10! A great work out for all those MMA fans out there, and the best thing is... you need NO kit for this one! All body weight exercises!

Great video, hope you enjoy it too!

TOM

Video:- Reaction Training

Hi All!

Had to post this one it is a great video that looks at reaction training, so you want to get better hand eye co-ordination then watch this!

TOM

Video:- Strength Training

The latest in Todd Durkin's series 'Train like the Pro's'. This video features some great body weight exercises that will definately push you to your limits!

Enjoy!

TOM

Specialist Personal Trainers in Manchester

Foresight Personal Training (Manchester) has always taken the educational levels of our personal trainers very seriously. Most of our trainers have degree level education and all are committed to following a continuing professional development plan. As personal trainers we are represented by the Register of Exercise Professionals, which is a Skills Active backed registration scheme. To be part of this register you need to have a minimum standard of education.

Foresight Personal Trainers can now elect to work toward specialist level, this means that on top of their in depth knowledge of general health and fitness they have chosen to plow their efforts into learning more in depth about one or two specialist areas of helth, fitness and wellbeing.

To be recognized as a Foresight Specialsit Personal Trainer the trainer has to prove in depth knowledge on their given subject area, this is gained by the attendance at advanced training courses and via the use of documented self study. This is then used to create a portfolio which is presented to the head personal trainer for evaluation, it is also also readily available for client to view on request.

SO why have we brought this system into place? Many clients are happy working with a generalist personal trainer, that can give them advice about all areas of health, fitness and wellbeing. However to offer our clients the very best levels of service some of our clients goals can be very specific and need a much more in depth level of study in order for us to help you getting the results that you want.

A full list of our specialist can be seen here (Personal Training Manchester), but they include Pre/Post Natal Personal Training Specialist, Weight Loss Personal Training Specialist, Golf Biomechanic Personal Training Specialist,and more!

For more information please see our web site! Alternatively to book a FREE consultation with one of our personal training specialists call 0161 614 0133 NOW!

TOM

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Video: Movement Training

Another video from the series by Todd Durkin, from Fitness Quest 10. A great video packed full of movement training drills!

Enjoy!

TOM

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Video: Flexibility

A great flexibility routine from Todd Durkin at Fitness Quest 10. A good stretching routine is a vital component of any good workout!

Try this one next time your in the gym!

TOM

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Todd Durkin's Dynamic Warm-Up

A great dynamic warm up, from Todd Durkin at Fitness Quest 10.

Why not try this warm up before your next workout!

TOM

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Top 5 will NOT's of weight loss

We are always hearing of simple lists of the top things you should do if you want to loose weight, well I have decided to reverse that up and put up my Top 5 Things You Should Not Do if You Want to Loose Weight!

This is by no means a comprehensive list, just a couple of points to kick start your weigh loss and get you seeing results!

1. Starve myself in the hope I will loose weight. Cutting your calorie intake down to a very low level will of course make you loose weight, however this is at the expense of your overall health. Your body needs calories to survive and keep all those vital systems that keep us alive running. Avoid extreme low calorie diets or you will literally start starving yourself! From my experience this method of weight control is never lasting and your body just gets better at using the few calories you do take on more effectively, by slowing down your metabolism.

2. Pills and Potions. There are so many pills and potions out there that are claiming to be the magic weight loss pill that will make it so you don't have to do any work. Just pop one, two, three... A day and you will get the results you want. Well since when have you been able to get anything worth having with little or no work? Most of these pills and potions are based on very shaky science and have not had long term studies done on them! Remember if it seems too good to be true it probably is!

3. Expensive Weight Loss Plan. Most people do not need to be told how to loose weight, they know the difference, even if it only on a basic level between what is good for them and what is not. Most people actually come to a Personal Trainer or Nutritionist for help with avoiding the bad and sticking to the good rather than deciding between the two. Teh exception to this is that people oftern come to me seeking advice on many of the weight loss and deitary plans out there and if they are effective (the subject of a future blog post)! In my opinion unless you have a very specifc dietary need or goal you can make great dietary improvements without paying out vast sums for expensive one size fits all diet plans. These can they be tweeked as needed by the use of a well qualified Personal Trainer or Nutritionist.

4. Aiming for extremly rapid weight loss. Most weight loss plans advocate crazy and unsafe methods that lead to rapid weight loss. These diets oftern have massive wellbeing and health side effects and are not sustainable. The people who make lasting changes put in place systems and habits that are long term, they can keep them up and not get into the dieting cycle. Just remember some weeks will be better than others, but with hard work expect to loose about 2 pounds a week.

5. Ignore the benefits of exercis. Do not ignore the vast benefits of exercise and physical activity. Exercise is a vital accompneyment to dietary changes and achieveing long term weight loss. Make sure you implement a plan that sees you doing a minimum of 3 hours exercise a week and pushing up your daily physical activity levels wherever possible.

Many people do not go about trying to achieve weight loss in the right manner, part of our quick fix society is that we want everything now with little or no work. SAFE weight loss can not be done in this way. It takes work and alot of it! But if you want REULTS then that is what you need to do!

TOM

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Video: REthink KFC!

Not posted one of Sean's videos for a few weeks. Great one on the new range of 'healthier' food being offered by KFC.

TOM

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Video:- Metabolic Typing Shopping

A great YouTube video from Brandon at KNSS Consulting about how to shop for your metabolic type.

TOM

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FRESH Trailer

What happens when people want to make changes and grow food that is better for us? This film shows what the individuals are doing to make us all healthier!

Great Trailer!

TOM

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Review:- Underground Welness Radio

Just when I thought that Sean Croxton and his range of information services could not get any better, he just did it! Recently Sean has added a radio station to his wide range of free on-line information services, this has made Underground Wellness the one stop shop for all things wellbeing, and especially nutrition related.

For those of you who have been living in a cave for the past few years Sean is a Personal Trainer, lifestyle and nutritional coach based in San Diego, USA. Having an academic background in Kinesiology and studying at California State University, and having worked as a certified personal trainer for a number of years (NSCA, ACE and NASM). He has worked with a wide range of clients helping them to improve their levels of health and wellbeing. For a number of years he has also been educating the masses via his YouTube.com channel, which mainly focuses on alternative nutrition.
The radio station has had some great program so far featuring leaders of the wellbeing industry such as

The programs have has a wide diversity of topics covering general wellbeing, personal training, nutrition. Lifestyle and health. Previous shows have feature such greats as Bill Wolcott, Todd Durkin, Marti Oakley, Antonio Valladares, and many more.

One of my personal favourite shows was with the great Bill Wolcott, of metabolic typing fame. This interview is a true master piece from Bill and Sean. The show gives the listener a load of information on what is metabolic typing, the theory and practice of this very effective and common sense diet.

The channel itself allows you to listen to the shows live (sign up to the Underground Wellness newsletter for schedule) the great thing about this is you not only get the information is always hot off the press but you can call in using a land line or Skype and ask any questions you may have, or for clarification of any points. The shows are really well scheduled and put together by Sean, giving them a fun but informative feel.

If you miss the show you can always download it and listen to it at your leisure, makes great gym or in car listening! So you have no excuses for missing the opportunity to listen to the highly entertaining and informative Sean and gain a rare insight into what some very inspirational and educational guests may have to say!

Why not tune into the next show and see what you think for yourself, or go back over the fast expanding archive of old shows! Believe me you will not regret using your time in this way. From beginner to wellbeing to pro athlete to personal trainer, everyone will learn from every show!

To find out more about Underground Wellness see my previous review, or go direct to the site!

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Review:- PTontheNet

At last the new and improved PTontheNet.com website has been launched, having been a user of the site for the past three years or so I have been very happy with the high standard of content that the site has always carried. However I have been long awaiting some more interactive features, and these are finally here!!

In this short review I am going to look at some of the new features and also some of the old, and detail what makes PTontheNet.com the number one resource for personal trainers, therapists or anyone who is involved in the fitness industry across the world.

The new site has a slick new look, that is much more user friendly. The site is easy to navigate with different sections clearly labelled and information is easy to find. With three core section headings being used, Prepare, Learn, and Research. The site also has a much more planned feel than the old one, that seemed to have grown beyond it’s original structure.

The site still has a strong ethos of learning, and self improvement and the research section shows this. With the articles that it carries always being of high quality and packed full of applicable information, that can be of daily use to a personal trainer. PTontheNet have many of the industry leaders on their list of active authors, with greats such as Paul Chek, JC Santana, Gray Cook, Alwyn Cosgrove, Gary Gray, to name just a few. Regular updates of new articles each month keep the site fresh and alive, to add to the existing thousands already on line. The authors also make available short Q+A style articles on current hot topics, audio clinics and symposiums. All in all making depth and quality of content offered by PTontheNet second to none.

The learn section of the site allows users to complete free CEC’s or CPD’s (for all those here in the UK note that these attract REP’s points), that are challenging but allow you to develop a range of useful and most importantly applicable skills. The section also has links to high quality learning opportunities with some of the worlds leading trainers and training providers, and best of all you get a PTontheNet discount with most of them.

The Prepare section can be very useful to the novice right through to the advanced trainer. This part of the site hosts the PTontheNet’s very detailed and vast exercise and flexibility library. Each exercise is described, with safety issues and personal trainer ques, and is accompanied by a video of it’s performance. This section also includes some very useful pre-designed programs for a number of sports and client goals, this is great if you are looking for something quick to hand out to a client. The site also has the ability for you to select the exercises on-line and create a program for yourself or your clients.

The new community section has a blog and a forum which is one of the additions that I have been long awaiting. It is a great feature that allows personal trainers from across the world to interact and discuss current issues within our industry. As the forum is quiet new we will have to wait and see how effectively it is used as a resource, but I am sure with the ethos of PTontheNet, it will be inundated within a matter of weeks.

Overall, the site has done that rare thing and made the best, better. The re-structure of the site has taken PTontheNet into the future, and from an appreciative personal trainer I hope it goes from strength to strength!

Tom Godwin is a Personal Trainer working in Manchester, he has been working in the fitness industry for the last 10+ years. He is also the Managing Director of Foresight Fitness Services and Foresight Personal Training. Tom has been a member of PTontheNet for the past 4 years.

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Video:- A true inspiration

Just had to post this video when I came across it on You Tube today! This guy is a true inspiration!

Good luck with pursuing all your goals, Dustin!

See what you think!

TOM

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Diet Vs Exercise Episode 4

Had to post this extra You Tube clip today, love this series of videos. Really proves a point of how important diet is!

Number four in the series, how much exercise does it take to burn off a Starbuks? Want to know, wee Craig (Turbulence Training) uses a kettlebell to try and burn off the same number of calorie's as Bret Eats in the amount of time it takes Bret to eat a brownie and a drink!

Can you burn off the 1000 calories in the time it takes to eat a high calorie snack? This video just shows how much you need to think about your diet if you want to achieve sustainable weight loss.

Great Video Craig!

TOM

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The Future of Food Trailer

A trailer for another in the latest boom of nutrition films. This one covers the dangers of genetic engineering, and the use of chemicals in agriculture.

Not seen the film myself but look s like a good watch!

TOM

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Reading List: Top 5

Just thought I would post a quick Top 5 list of some of the books that I think are a must read for anyone interested in living a long and healthy life. This list is in no particular order!

1) How to Eat, Move and be Healthy (Paul Chek)
2) The Metabolic Typing Diet
(William Wolcott)
3) Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook That Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats (Sally Fallon)
4) Personal Training: Theory and Practice (James Crossley)
5) Your Hidden Food Allergies are Making You Fat (Rivera)

Enjoy

TOM

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Review:- Anatomy for Beginners

I have always been a fan of the work of Dr Gunther Von Hagens, ever since I went to see his controversial exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. Despite the various arguments for and against the exhibition and his work in general, I do feel that the when bodies have been donated for a given task, that of dissection and the individuals knew what their bodies would be used for. This kind of work has popularised the field of anatomy and physiology and brought it to the public in an entertaining, but most importantly educational manner.

At the exhibition I purchased the DVD of Anatomy for Beginners, as a personal trainer I have more than a passing interest in how the body works and how the various components (organs, muscles, bones) work together to make the fascinating human body. The DVD itself is very well put together and mirrors the series that was first aired in early 2005. Which at the time was ground breaking and caused much debate as to weather it should be aired on public TV or not.

The series follows a general theme where a dissection takes place to outline the various theories behind a given topic, in this series topics include movement, circulation, digestion and reproduction. Live models are also used to illustrate the points that Dr Hagnes is trying to get across.

If you have an interest in the working of your body, and you have a strong stomach, this is a must see. The program is educational and takes a very complex subject matter and gets it across to a lay audience in a very comprehensive way.

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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Video: Go Hardcore!

Did you think your workout today was hardcore? Well try this! Sean (Underground Wellness) and Brett (Fitness Quest 10) take us through some hardcore training using tires, sledge hammers, chains, and brute force!

Enjoy!

Remember only try this stuff under the watchful eye and instruction of a qualified personal trainer!

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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Review:- JP Fitness Forum

JP Fitness is a great website that is the home to the well known Just Pure Fitness gym in Little Rock.

One of the most exciting aspects of the JP Fitness site is the forum, which is in my opinion one of the most comprehensive and useful fitness forums on the internet. The forum covers a wide range of areas, including weight training, cardio, flexibility, injuries, training for sports and much more. The great thing about the JP Forum is that it is so well established and has a load of members and therefore a fast turn over of topics and a load of members who interact on the forum daily.

The forum has great section for people who are following the New Rules of Lifting training program by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove. This gives you the opportunity to discuss with other who are following the same program any questions that you might have and discuss common highs and lows. So if you are a convert to the New Rules of Lifting Program or the New Rules of Lifting for Women program this is a vital addition to your routine.

The forum also has a great section where all members are encouraged to keep a journal detailing their personal workout programs and also nutrition. This section is great for the beginner right through to the advanced gym goer. It allows you to have some level of accountability in what you do, and therefore acts as a great motivator. While also allowing you the opportunity to get advice from others about possible improvements to your routine. This is the first feature of it’s kind that I have seen on a fitness forum, truly forward thinking!

To round up JP Forum has something for everyone from the raw beginner to the advanced trainer, including fitness professionals. The forum has members with a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of areas, and is the ultimate resource for anyone who is willing to participate and learn from others. Well worth a look! Remember sign up and start to interact don’t just lurk in the background!

Link:- http://forums.jpfitness.com/

Tom Godwin is a Personal Trainer working in Manchester, he has been working in the fitness industry for the last 10+ years. He is also the Managing Director of Foresight Fitness Services and Foresight Personal Training. On JP Fitness Forum he goes by the login Tom@foresight, so feel free to say hi!

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"Food, Inc." Official Trailer

Another must see film! Looking forward to getting a copy, look out for the review on this blog in the coming months.

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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Video: DIET Vs EXERCISE Episode 2

The second part of Craig's original YouTube clips! A must see for all, truly makes you think about how important your nutrition is when it comes to weight loss. For more of Craig's stuff see his YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/cbathletics.

Enjoy!

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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Sponsor Jill!

Hi All,

Just a quick one, one of my clients is doing an amazing feat in that they are cycling across Jordan (300K) in aid of Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trust.

I have enclosed an e-mail that Jill Has sent round below, and also a picture... just for fun!

Please sponsor Jill as I know she is really dedicated to raising as much money as possible for this great charity!

TOM

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are well and that life is treating you good!!! I am in bike training mode now, did a good one on Sunday uphill for most of it!!! I think I am seriously mad!! Anyway don't know if you got my e mail asking for sponsorship for this Challenge in Jordan but if not then you can log on to www.justgiving.com/jillkelly1 to see what I am doing and when etc.

The only thing is that they want the money in before I actually do it!!!! Bit of a cheek I know so if you are planning on giving then can I ask that you do it sooner rather than later. Off to put some more cream on my "sore bits"!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you that are planning on sponsoring me , can I say a huge thank you to you, I really appreciate it.

Tatty bye for now, Jill xxxx

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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ARe you at a Weight Loss Plateau?

With summer fast approaching us and that dreaded time when the shorts and bikini's come out, are you starting to see your weight loss starting to plateau out? Well if you are here are three very simple but highly effective strategies to get your weight loss kick started again!

Change up your program! The routine that you are following needs to be regularly be changed about, a plan that aims to get you 3lb of fat loss per week will only be effective for about 4 weeks. After this point you will start to get the effect of diminishing returns. By changing a few simple aspects to your training every four weeks or so you can keep your body guessing and the fat coming off!

Change your diet! Your diet will need constant adjustment depending on your activity levels, this means that when you do more you need to eat more, but when you do less you need to eat less! Ensure that you are following a diet that gives you an adequate calorie intake for the current program you are following, and to meet your specific goals. If you are not sure how to do this consult your personal trainer!

Up your Effort! If you have been slacking a little lately then it is no wonder you have started to plateau out. Re-assess your goals, make sure that they are right for you, then Analise how to most effectively motivate yourself. Find out what keeps you going and do it! If you are unsure about this look out for my new series of blog posts on motivation!

These three simple things can be done to get you through that plateau and back on track to results!

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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