Gill Brown

About Gill Brown

Personal Trainer and busy mum of two!

Why strength training is a game-changer for women

Strength training, resistance training, weight training…whatever title you want to give it, if you’re not incorporating this form of training into your exercise routine, you may want to reconsider. Especially if you’re a woman. Even more especially if you’re a woman over 40! Here’s why: ✨ Boosted Metabolism: It’s a sad fact of life that as you get older, lean muscle decreases, particularly

By |2023-12-04T19:08:13+00:00December 4th, 2023|

Embracing the Gift of Self-Care: A Guide to Wellness This Christmas

The festive season is a magical time filled with joy, celebrations, and quality time spent with loved ones. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, it's easy to forget one essential person on your gift list—you! This December, let's unwrap the gift of self-care and make it a priority. Here's your guide to infusing wellness into your Christmas celebrations. 1. Prioritise

By |2023-11-30T15:17:03+00:00November 30th, 2023|

Embrace the Chill! Why being active in Winter is so important

Embrace the Chill! Why being active in winter is so important. If, like me, you have a tendency to be a bit of a fair-weather exerciser, now is a good time to remind ourselves why being active in winter is so crucial to support both physical and mental well-being. Here are some compelling reasons why staying active during the colder months is important:

By |2023-11-11T12:34:44+00:00November 11th, 2023|

What works and what doesn’t? Tips from a PT

What is the best way to lose weight? What should I be doing to get rid of my tummy? How can I tone up? As a PT, these are just a few of the questions I get asked. And this comes not just from clients that pay me to help them achieve their goals but also friends and family. It is so

By |2023-01-01T19:10:45+00:00December 31st, 2022|

This one thing will make or break your health and fitness goals

It's January again - and with it all the new year's resolutions that we make each year. THIS year, I am going to cut back on the booze THIS year, I am going to go to the gym three times a week THIS year, I am going to start eating more healthily Which is totally normal - we all do it after

By |2022-12-28T17:46:52+00:00December 28th, 2022|
  • Halloween

Trick or Treat!!

BOO!!!!!!! That's the scare I get when I open my kitchen cupboard on 1st November. So much Halloween chocolate and other treats staring me in the face. So much temptation! I have a sweet tooth - I really wish I didn't - and having so much chocolate in the house when I am trying to eat healthily is a real problem. Especially

By |2022-10-31T20:10:56+00:00October 31st, 2022|
  • Relax

Can I take time off on holiday without losing my fitness?

I've just got back from a week-long holiday in Dorset with the family (and now probably need another holiday to recover - those with kids can relate I'm sure!) I bet you think as a Personal Trainer that I take my kit and get in a few workouts whilst I'm on holiday? A run along the coast, a quick abs session before we

By |2022-06-07T18:53:25+01:00June 7th, 2022|
  • Fear

Time to face my fears…

Have you ever asked yourself what you would do if there were no barriers or limits? If the answer is yes, have you actually done it? If the answer is no...do it now! I like a challenge and I like to try new things and push myself out of my comfort zone. I've participated in "Endure 24", a 24 hour relay race (and

By |2022-06-07T18:42:36+01:00June 7th, 2022|

Cardio v Resistance…which is best for weight/fat loss?

Hands up all the cardio bunnies out there? ✋ If you're not sweating, you're not working right? I used to think there was no point in any workout if I didn't really work up a sweat and it lasted for at least 30 mins. Surely this was the best way to burn loads of calories and stay in shape? You do burn calories,

By |2022-02-13T14:27:09+00:00February 13th, 2022|

Avoiding an Own Goal with your New Year Goals

Goals are brilliant aren't they?...unless you are a Leeds Utd supporter watching the Man City game, then maybe not so much (7-0 if you're interested 😬). Obviously I don't mean that sort of goal...I'm talking about the goals you set yourself. Specifically, health and fitness goals that we all seem to set ourselves on January 1st each year. And why not!? Goals

By |2022-01-01T12:49:29+00:00January 1st, 2022|
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