Strength
Tailored programme or a workout app: what is the difference?
Workout apps are cheap and easy, so why pay for a programme written for you? What a tailored plan does that a generic one cannot.
Advice
Straight answers to the questions I get asked most about starting out, getting stronger and looking after your shoulders.
Shoulders
Sore shoulder when you lift? What to check before you train around it
A shoulder that aches when you press or reach overhead is common. Here is what to check first, when to see someone, and how training can help.
Strength
How often should a beginner lift weights?
Two or three times a week is plenty for most beginners. Here is why, how to fit it around a busy week and what to do on the other days.
Getting started
What happens at your first PT session (and how to feel less nervous)
Nervous about your first session with a personal trainer? Here is exactly what happens, what to bring and how to make it easier on yourself.