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A Message For The Self Critic
Have you ever felt out of place in a gym? Or had a day where none of your efforts seem to cut it? Have you ever eaten the cookie and then felt a wave of guilt wash over you? Have you ever felt your mind spiraling into the abyss whilst that pesky inner critic dances […]
Functional Training Part 1: Walking
We always hear people talking about ‘functional training’, and it usually involves flapping some ropes about, tossing a tyre and the occasional swing of a hammer, but really the most ‘functional’ exercises you can do are walking, running, picking stuff up (deadlifts) and getting up/getting down (get ups & squats). So, with the intention of […]
No More Taboo: Synchronising your training with your Menstrual Cycle
Bizarrely, despite the amount of impact it has on diet and exercise, the female menstrual cycle is often deemed an awkward subject to discuss, especially with a male trainer! It often takes a long time (I’m talking up to 6 months) before a female client feels comfortable to talk to me about their period, and […]
What to take before a workout? A science-based approach
What should you take before you workout? There are lots of different studies around the various forms of pre-workout supplementation and food intake. In my opinion – backed by the wide variability in what I‘ve read – it can’t be the same for everyone, and you need to test what works for you. That’s because […]
3 WAYS TO GET YOUR 6
Key things you’ll learn in this blog: + A (less than) 15-minute routine to do first thing in the morning + How to Create Motivation + How to simplify ‘the calorie equation’ + Why huge deficits are not good for your body + Just how much of a role water plays in getting a lean […]
My 4 Key Summer-Ready Tips
Over winter, most people get into the habit where they just sit at home when it’s cold outside, with a glass of wine and biscuits.. but winter is over now. It might feel cold outside but spring is actually here. And that means that Summer is just around the corner! So its very last time […]
9 Step Process to Better Posture
Anyone who has trained at RAW or has even just spoken to me about physique or back pain, will know how much I crack on about posture. But I have good reason. It plays such a huge role in so many goals like: Flat Stomach Pain Relief Strength Injury Prevention Balance Aerobic Endurance And yet […]
3 go-to methods for Increased Mobility
I always go on about the critical importance of having the right form when performing exercises, but with a recent flow of questions regarding flexibility and stretching, I decided it’s time I shed some light on what the best methods are. By going head-first into the industry as a Movement Specialist, I got lots of […]
How To Make Your Own Training Program
I’m fed up of seeing these ready-made, copy-me programs that are sold to you on the basis that the guy who’s selling it looks in great shape… it’s a load of gumf and any half-decent fitness professional will tell you that! I get how the seller thinks it will work though. The majority of them […]