Ramblings of a Personal Trainer Manchester

Counselling Cheshire and Manchester

2011-11-20T22:07:00.001Z

f you need Counsellling in Manchester or Counselling in Cheshire, these really are the people to talk to.

So what does CMG Counselling offer?

* Bereavement and loss
* Self harm
* Abuse
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Self esteem / confidence
* Separation and divorce
* Relationship problems
* Domestic violence
* Post natal depression
* Stress

A site all about me!

2011-09-05T22:52:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

I have just put up a new website all about me... Tom Godwin!

Over the next few months I will be adding to the site, so keep checking back for the latest news!

TOM

Vintage Industrial Furniture

2011-08-10T13:05:00.001+01:00

Hi All

Just stumbled across this awesome business based in Greater Manchester that sells mainly vintage industrial furniture, but covers the full spectrum of retro furniture and vintage furniture. The store is called Retrocedric and has a full on-line catalogue.

They sell a wide range of retro furniture and vintage furniture so if your looking for one item or a whole new look for you home or office these are the guys to go to!

TOM

Personal Training Training

2011-07-14T15:01:00.001+01:00

Hi All

SO the title of this post is a bit of a mouthful, but if your looking for Personal Training Training in Manchester, or to put it more simply Personal Training Courses in Manchester. Then why not look up Fitness Industry Education?

Even better you would get me as your instructor!

TOM

Personal Training Cartoon

2011-05-31T22:09:00.001+01:00

Personal Training Manchester

Race For Life Training Plan

2011-03-30T20:58:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

How are you all doing? I was driving through Wilmslow today after a personal training in alderley edge, and started thinkg about the Race for Life.

It is not long off so as usual we have put togather a FREE Race for Life Training Plan, so if you would like to get your free copy just sign up!

TOM

Do you need Drugs for backpain?

2011-03-05T17:46:00.000Z

Hi All

Here is a good bit of advice from a personal trainer in London, on when to use medication for backpain.

TOM

Personal Training in Chorlton

2011-02-28T01:34:00.001Z

Hi All,

It has been a good day today here in Manchester,with weather not as bad as it has been. So I thught what can a personal trainer in Chorlton do on a Sunday afternoon?

Well Chorlton water park was the answer! Great day, if you have not been down there, why not?

TOM

Personal training Chorlton

Personal Training in Blackpool

2011-01-18T16:37:00.001Z

Hi All,

Just thinking who would be up for a bit of summer personal training in Blackpool? I know it is a way off yet until we see any sun here in the UK, but it might be somthing to look forward to.

My idea is a day on the beach with some fun, and yes exercise can be fun fitness based activities!

What do you all think?

TOM

Personal Training In Didsbury

2011-01-12T17:04:00.001Z

Hi all,

I have just been for a walk though Didsbury Village, doing a little shopping and just generally having a good look around. I have lived in Didsbury most of my life and have seen a great deal of change over the years. I even began my Personal Training Didsbury business here. A good proportion of the old family shops are starting to slip out of the village, there was a massive shift approx 12 years ago when the village became in undated with bars and restraunts. The family stores put up a great fight and most managed to survive, but recently I have noticed a small shift with some of the stores closing, I hope this is not signalling he end of Didsbury Village how we know and love it?

One of my great pleasures is having a walk through Didsbury Village and doing my shopping, it is much nicer than going to one of these large chain superstores. So I just thought I would post this to try and get anyone who has a local shopping area and wants to keep it, to support it. The only way these family run stores will survive is if we shop there!

TOM

Personal Training Didsbury

Did everyone have a Happy Christmas?

2010-12-29T15:56:00.001Z

Hi All,

Justthought i would drop you all a quick message to say that I hope that upi all had a great Christmas and that your plans for NEw Year are coming togather!

Remeber if you want to get fit for the new year contact our Personal Trainers in Manchester, Personal Trainers in Stockport or Personal Trainers in Cheshire, NOW!

TOM

Personal Training in Lancashire

2010-12-25T00:32:00.001Z

Hi All,

For everyone out there who is look for personal training in the Lancashie area.

<h2>Personal Trainers in Lancashire</h2>
Personal Trainer in Blackburn
Personal Trainer in Blackpool
Personal Trainer in Bolton
Personal Trainer in Burnley
Personal Trainer in Bury
Personal Trainer in Lytham St Annes
Personal Trainer in Oldham
Personal Trainer in Preston
Personal Trainer in Rochdale
Personal Trainer in Rossendale

FREE Training Guides

2010-12-24T23:48:00.001Z

HI All,

Just a quick one, we have put togather a number of training guides for some great events coming up in 2011.

These are:-

Glasgow Shine Training Guide

London Shine Training Guide

Race for Life Training Guide

These are part of a growing number of guides availabe on the Foresight Personal Training Website.

If you have any ideas of training guides you would like to see, please do let us know!

TOM

Park Training

2010-12-16T14:31:00.001Z

Hi All,

ARe you after training outdoors in either a small group or one on one, with one of our personal trainers?

Well here is a list of some of the parks that we have trained clients in before:-

Personal Trainers in Heaton Park

Personal Trainers in Tatton Park

Personal Trainers in Didsbury Park

Personal Trainers in Platt Fields Park

Personal Trainers in Bruntwood Park

Personal Trainers in Bramhall Park

Personal Trainers in Chorlton Water Park

Personal Trainers in Sale Water Park

We can use any park near you so if the park you would like to use for your fitness class or personal training session is not on the above list please do contact us

FREE Manchester Shine Training Guide

2010-12-14T16:40:00.001Z

Hi All,

Are you doing the Manchester Shine Event? IF you are there is a great FREE Manchester Shine Training Guide on our website.

- A pre event guide

- A 36 week training plan

- Motivational e-mails

- Hints and Tips

TOM

Personal Training in Lancashire

2010-12-13T14:18:00.002Z

Hi All,

Just a quick post to let you know that we have got some new pages up and running specially for those of you looking for personal training in Lancashire.

Here they are:-

Personal Trainers in Lancashire

Personal Trainer in Blackburn
Personal Trainer in Blackpool
Personal Trainer in Bolton
Personal Trainer in Burnley
Personal Trainer in Bury
Personal Trainer in Lytham St Annes
Personal Trainer in Oldham
Personal Trainer in Preston
Personal Trainer in Rochdale
Personal Trainer in Rossendale

Use your I Phone to get fit!

2010-12-13T12:18:00.001Z

Hi All,

I have just put up a greta little post on the Foresight Personal Training Cheshire, Manchester and Stockport website

The post is on some of the many I Phone apps you can now get to keep you fit! So why not have a look at my list of top Fitness I Phone Apps. It is well worth a look as what other tools is better to help motivate and educate you on health and fitness, than the thing you always have on you! Your I Phone!

TOM

Support Kay Bishton - AKA Run Fat Girl, Run!

2010-12-07T14:43:00.001Z

Hi All,

Just a quick post to say please, please please, support Kay Bishton in her drive top raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Go to her Just Giving Page at:- - http://www.justgiving.com/runfatgirlrun2011

We are supporting Kay by Providing Personal Training in Hazel Grove.

TOM

Discounted Personal Training for the New Year

2010-12-06T02:42:00.001Z

Hi All,

Just a quick message to say that we have our pre Christmas promotion running.

For more information on this special offer see Foresight Personal Training.

TOM

Gear up for the New Year!

2010-12-04T21:17:00.001Z

Hi All,

What a month it has been, i know i hve been a little quiet on here but we have had some very exciting things going on. I have been teaching a course that will help a load of new enterants to the Personal Training Industry, I have really enjoyed this.

Now it is time to get geared up for the New Year so keep your eye out for the latest news on Personal Training in Didsury , Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.

TOM

What do Personal Trainers do on a Night off?

2010-12-01T21:31:00.001Z

Hi All,

Well what does a Personal Trainer in Didsbury do on his night off? Well like most poeple in the UK I am watching the guys and girls on The Apprentice running round London trying to get a very strange collection of objects for Lord Alan Sugar.

One question that i am asking myself though is what will he do with it all?

TOM

Tom teaches personal trainers.

2010-11-04T13:11:00.001Z

Hi All,

Over the past few weeks Tom Godwin of Foresight Personal Training in Manchester has been teaching the personal trainers of tomorrow.

Tom was approached by a compnay to deliver a range of modules based on his vast experiance and industry knowledge to help guide these new entriants and bring them up to the very demanding level that the industry requires.

Fore etails fo Toms future training courses please do contact the office!

ROB

Who Trains the Personal Trainers in Stockport?

2010-10-18T18:56:00.001+01:00

Hi all

Jut a quick announcement I will be training a load of new Personal Trainers in Stockport, in the month od Novememebr.

I will be acting as a tutor on the course aimed at getting a load of students ready for the world of Personal Training in Stockport.

Look out for more news on this next week!

TOM

The Apprentice: Sausages

2010-10-06T23:03:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Just watched the first episode of the new series of The Apprentice! Gosh, I love that show. It is great to see that the UK has an awesome amount of entrepreneurial spirit! It is great to see Lord Alan back on the TV, and if you ever need aPersonal Trainer please do feel free to give us a call!

Tonight I found the task particularly interesting, as a Personal Trainer in Manchester
I found it interesting to see them selling sausages with as little meat in them as possible. At least one of the contestants had it right that they were pushing rubbish. The meat going into the sausages was not of the worst standard I have ever seen.

We all need to consider what we eat a little more, remember the old saying 'put rubbish in, get rubbish out'. Well that is the same for your body.

Just think a little bit about what you put in and you will get a little more out!

TOM

Personal Training on Squidoo!

2010-10-04T14:20:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

I have just launched a number of Squidoo pages on our Personal Training in Manchester.

Have a look at them, in the very early stages of development at the moment but have a look!

<A HREF=”http://www.squidoo.com/personal-training-manchester1”>http://www.squidoo.com/personal-training-manchester1</A>

<A HREF=”http://www.squidoo.com/personal-training-stockport”>http://www.squidoo.com/personal-training-stockport</A>

<A HREF=”http://www.squidoo.com/lensmaster/new_workshop/personal-training-cheshire”>http://www.squidoo.com/lensmaster/new_workshop/personal-training-cheshire</A>

<A HREF=”http://www.squidoo.com/personal-trainer-bramhall”>http://www.squidoo.com/personal-trainer-bramhall</A>

TOM

Personal Trainer Manchester

Blue Skys

2010-09-23T13:24:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

It has been an awesome day so far in Manchester! The blue skys have really made a differance to outdoor training! This morning I had a Personal Training in Bramhall, it was great to be out in the sun and getting some good quality exercise in whith my clients.

So why don't you make the most of it while it lasts and get out for a walk, jog or run! Before long it will be winter!

TOM

Corporate Wellbeing

2010-09-22T20:41:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Today I have been on a corporate wellbeingr event in Middlesborough, the event went really well. It is always great to get to speak to people abut health, nutrition, exercise, stress and exercise. The thing that i have found doing these events are that people are generally very receptive to the message of how important it is to take ownershp over their own health.

It is a great feeling to facilitate a conversation around various health topics, and know a good percentage of people are leaving the room with the knowladge they need to tale action, leading to a greater level of control over their own health.

Look out for some big announcements with regard to corporate wellbeing in Manchester, on our site.

TOM

Jamie Oliver in the US

2010-09-20T23:26:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

I have just been watching Jamie Oliver's new TV program, he is working in a US town to try and improve the levels of nutrition. I found certain aspects of this show very scary indeed. He went into a kindergarten class, with some kids aimed 6/7, and showed them a variety of vegetables. The vast majority of the kids could not name any of the vegetables they were shown.

I think that this is a very scary situation, children do not on the whole like to eat veg and the problem of getting them to eat it is made even harder if they do not even know what they are.

Lets make sure that our kids know all they can about vegetables and fruit, lets do all we can to encourage them to eat as much as possible.

Anyway the program is well worth a watch!

TOM

Personal Trainer on Yoe Tube

2010-09-18T18:36:00.001+01:00

Hi All

Just a quick post, so what does a Personal Trainer in Manchester do on hs day off?

Well today i have had the Mac out an I have been working on, well try to get to grips with making some new videos for You Tube, in the next few weeks we will be launching our You Tube Channel. It will be packed full of fitness, exercie and nutritional information so why not get ovwr to the page and subscribe to us so you will be able to view our first vidoe next week!

Subscribe at Personal Trainer You Tube.

TOM

Personal Training in Manchester - Video

2010-09-17T12:10:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

As some of the readers of my main blog may be aware I am an avid YouTube fan!

As a Personal Trainer in Manchester i feel that watching videos and lectures posted by personal trainers all over the world helps to keep my sessions and my knoladge fresh and upto date.

Here is one of my most watched people on you tube, Josh Rubin from East West Healing.

Personal Training in Manchester is really taking off and it is vital that you go with a trainer that has a high level of experiance and knowladge.

TOM

Cycling with your Dog

2010-09-16T15:08:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Today I was driving down the road between Personal Training clients, and saw a guy on his bike with his dog running along side. Not sure who was getting the most exercise but they both were getting some. Not seen this before n all my years as a Personal Trainer Manchester.

Would have got a photo but they were off at break neck speed by the time i pulled over.

TOM

Personal Training IN Stockport

2010-09-16T01:09:00.001+01:00

Hii All,

I oftern get asked which areas in Stockport our personal training team cover.

So here are the links:-

Piano Lessons in Manchester

2010-09-15T21:05:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Just thought I would give a shout out to my good friend Che, he is one of, if not the best piano teachers in Manchester (I may be biased, but honestly he is very good)! So if your looking for Piano Lessons in Manchester or the surrounding areas give che a call!

He is available for music lessons in Manchester (but he also teaches English), be warned though he only has a couple of slots a week available so if you want to get some piano lessons get onto him fast!

TOM

A rainy day for Personal Training in Manchester

2010-09-15T12:09:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Another rainy day in Manchester, no surprise to many people lease of all myself, having grown up in Manchester all my life. The great thing is though that so many of my Personal Training in Manchester still want to train outdoors! This realy shows testiment to thier energy and levels of motivation. It is Awesome to see!

So if you are in terested in Personal Training in Manchester with someone who will motivate you to get going and most importantly get you results, thn give us a call!

TOM

Fitness in Manchester

2010-09-15T02:00:00.001+01:00

HI All,

Just a quick post, we all tend to focus on fat loss (well most of my Personal Training clients are). But do we really consider fitness levels?

FItness is a very different thing we are looking at hert health and lung health, it is very easy to focus on fat but overall health is made up of many more factors. These combined with some of the more internal factors come togather to make wellbeing.

SO next time that you are taling to your Personal Trainer Manchester ask them how you can imporve your fitness levels!

Tom

Even Personal Trainers need a Day off!

2010-09-11T14:15:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

I am sure taht loads of you were worrying about me with my flu (yeah reight)! Just thought i would keep you updated, after a load of sleep and good food I am feeling much better now!

It just got me thinking how amazing the human body is, you are invaded by a virus, it fights it, kills it and then loggs the strategy so it can do it again and again! Awesome!

Well this Personal Trainer Manchester is back to work!

Tom

Flu hits Personal Trainer Manchester!

2010-09-10T18:42:00.001+01:00

HI All,

Just thought I would write a quick two minute post about my most favourite time of year! Flu Time! I am of course joking I hate it. Unfortunately after a few years flu free I seem to have picked up a early does. See even us Personal Trainer Manchester
can be effected by illness!

So what have I done about it, well this is not official medical advice but I have took on loads of fluids and kept my fruit content high, with my favourite juice Guava!

Well I hope that you lot do not suffer this year!

TOM

Who is Personal Trainer UK?

2010-09-10T14:00:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Just thought I would write quick little post about who I am, I am a Personal Trainer in Manchester. I have been working within the fitness industry for 10 years now, my god that makes me feel old!

I started out as a gym junior, basically doing all the rubbish jobs that everyone else did not want to de, i loved it! But I dreamed that one day i would become a personal trainer! That day came in 2002 when i did a diploma in personal training. Eight years on i have now added to my qualification base massively!

If you would ike to know more about me and my Personal Training Manchester consultancy, please do get in contact!

TOM

Corporate Wellbeing in Sheffield

2010-09-09T11:35:00.001+01:00

Hi All, Just a quick post, I am in Sheffield today. After having a very foggy drive over snake pass, I made it to Sheffield City Centre. Today I am working on a corporate Wellbeing event. I really enjoy doing events like this, I am not really telling people stuff they do not already know but more establishing a conversation. It is great to see people on the whole talking the levels of thier overall Wellbeing more seriously. Some of the areas I will be covering with the good people of Sheffield today include:- - The importance of physical activity and exercise - Cancer awareness and cancer avoidance - Healthy eating - Pressure management As I maily work as a personal trainer in Manchester, it is great to get out there and talk to a wider audiance. Remember the more you learn about health and Wellbeing the better Wellbeing choices you can make. Tom

Personal Trainer Manchester Blog

2010-09-09T01:34:00.002+01:00

Hi All,

For any of you Posterous fans have a look at our new Personal Training Manchester Blog site.

Not much on there at the moment but keep checking back for new content.

TOM

Personal Training in Manchester

2010-07-19T21:55:00.001+01:00

HI All,

It just came to me that some of you in Manchester might want to know the areas we cover too! For our Personal Trainers in Manchester!

So here they are:-

Personal Trainers in Manchester

Personal Training in STockport

2010-07-19T15:10:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

I hope that all you reading this personal training blog are still finding it useful.

We have a load of great information on Personal Training over at our blog at http://www.foresight-fitness.co.uk/blog!

TOM

Personal Training in Stockport

Personal training in Didsbury

2010-03-04T16:00:00.001Z

Hi all,

New front page for all those in Didsbury!

Personal Training in Didsbury

Tom

Tom Godwin
Trainer@foresight-fitness.co.Uk
Http://www.foresight-fitness.co.Uk

Happy New Year!

2009-12-31T16:57:00.002Z

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

2009-12-14T23:02:00.001Z

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!

2009-10-28T01:22:00.002Z

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

2009-09-25T20:11:00.001+01:00

We have moveed to a new blog at:-

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

TOM

Hardcore Workout: Tires, Chains, and Sledgehammers

2009-08-18T19:32:00.001+01:00

The Boot Camp Beatdown!!

2009-08-12T14:46:00.001+01:00

Check out these great Bootcamp drills!

TOM

The Dangers of GMO

2009-08-07T16:00:00.003+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog - Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Quick Body Weight Circuit

2009-08-05T15:00:00.001+01:00

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

Trailer: Generation RX

2009-07-31T17:03:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

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

TOM

Gluten Intolerance

2009-07-16T16:17:00.002+01:00

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

Get great AB's!

2009-07-14T15:30:00.004+01:00

Hi All,

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

TOM

Outdoor Workout

2009-07-14T13:40:00.002+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK) Personal Trainer Blog
Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Vitamin B12 deficiency

2009-07-14T13:15:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

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

Enjoy,

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK) Personal Trainer Blog

Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Underground Wellness with Paul Chek

2009-07-07T10:14:00.001+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

2009-07-03T12:32:00.000+01:00

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

Where are we going?

2009-07-02T14:49:00.003+01:00

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

Back Pain

2009-07-02T14:38:00.002+01:00

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

Men's Health (Todd Durkin)

2009-06-29T15:24:00.000+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Men's Health (Todd Durkin)

2009-06-27T17:20:00.003+01:00

Hi All,

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

TRX in Action!

2009-06-26T19:57:00.000+01:00

Hi All,

Just a quick video of the amazing TRX in action!

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

TRX 40/40

2009-06-13T16:34:00.001+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

The Daddy!

2009-06-09T13:02:00.002+01:00

Hi All,

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)

Personal Trainer Blog - Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)

You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Resistance Band Circuit!

2009-06-09T11:39:00.002+01:00

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!

What do you think?

2009-06-05T16:11:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

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

What do you think?

Post your comments!

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Personal Trainer Manchesters's Top 10 Fitness Blogs

2009-06-04T12:16:00.000+01:00

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!

2009-06-02T14:50:00.004+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Great ABs tips from top Personal Trainer!

2009-06-02T14:44:00.001+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP, Managing Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

CHEK HLC Hub

2009-05-29T15:29:00.002+01:00

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

Personal Trainer Manchester's Top 10 Twitter's

2009-05-28T15:36:00.004+01:00

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!!

4. MBoyle

8. Stephen Fry

10.BBC Health

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

TOM

Personal Trainer Manchester: Tips Coconut Oil

2009-05-28T15:12:00.003+01:00

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

Personal Trainer Manchester Tips: Does Dieting Work?

2009-05-28T14:48:00.002+01:00

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

Great Personal Training You Tube Channels

2009-05-27T15:38:00.002+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SPManaging Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)Personal Trainer Blog Personal Training in Manchester (Foresight Personal Training Website)You Tube - Facebook me – Facebook group - Twitter

Personal Trainer Demo's Stair Drills

2009-05-27T15:33:00.002+01:00

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

2009-05-23T07:05:00.009+01:00

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

2009-05-21T11:01:00.001+01:00

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

2009-05-21T10:57:00.001+01:00

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

2009-05-20T23:02:00.003+01:00

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

2009-05-15T13:58:00.002+01:00

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

2009-05-12T13:05:00.002+01:00

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

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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Todd Durkin's Dynamic Warm-Up

2009-05-12T12:57:00.002+01:00

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

2009-05-07T10:51:00.003+01:00

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!

2009-05-06T11:11:00.002+01:00

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

2009-04-30T12:38:00.002+01:00

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

TOM

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FRESH Trailer

2009-04-25T16:02:00.002+01:00

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

2009-04-25T15:20:00.004+01:00

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!

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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Review:- PTontheNet

2009-04-22T10:13:00.003+01:00

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.

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP
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Video:- A true inspiration

2009-04-20T14:08:00.002+01:00

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

2009-04-17T17:07:00.003+01:00

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

2009-04-17T16:41:00.003+01:00

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

2009-04-16T12:56:00.004+01:00

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

2009-04-15T18:39:00.000+01:00

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!

2009-04-15T10:14:00.002+01:00

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

2009-04-09T15:16:00.002+01:00

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

2009-04-09T11:39:00.002+01:00

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

TOM

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Video: DIET Vs EXERCISE Episode 2

2009-04-09T10:48:00.003+01:00

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

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Sponsor Jill!

2009-04-08T14:36:00.006+01:00

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
Managing Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)
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ARe you at a Weight Loss Plateau?

2009-04-08T13:59:00.003+01:00

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
Managing Director / Personal Trainer – Foresight Fitness Services (Manchester, UK)
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