Does this seem familiar? You wake up, get ready for work, commute into Glasgow, spend most of the day sitting, commute home, have dinner and finally sit down with Netflix
Many people believe that walking doesn’t count as exercise. That’s rubbish. Some of Glasgow’s most awesome walking routes can burn 200–500+ calories while improving your heart health, reducing stress, and
For many women, menopause can feel like their body has become their enemy. The eating habits that have served them well for years suddenly doesn’t seem to make a difference.
If you’ve ever experienced being overweight then you’ve probably heard this dreaded phrase. “Eat less. Move more.” On the surface, it makes sense. If you consume more calories than you
Rewind the way back machine 15 years or so ago, most people got their fitness advice from a personal trainer, a magazine, a book or perhaps a know-it-all pal who
I love living in Central Scotland. It is a brilliant place to live. We know how to laugh, have a great sense of community and history. We’ve got music, parks,
For years in Scotland, we’ve joked that summer is usually just a weekend of sunshine in amongst the rain. But recently, hot weather in the UK has become no laughing
As a personal trainer, one of my movement assessments doesn’t involve barbells, treadmills, or complicated fitness tests. Instead, I simply ask someone to squat down as low as they can
If you’re over 40 and trying to get fitter, there’s a good chance injury is somewhere in the back of your mind. Maybe it’s an old knee issue from years
One of my long term clients, Professor Lorne D. Crerar CBE KC (HON) FRSE, recently sent me a BBC article and asked a pretty simple question that actually opens up
Having a client case of many prominent leadership figures in various fields, I am aware more than most that leadership can be mentally exhausting. From the outside, successful professionals often
Here is a sentence that I hear all the time from people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s: “I wish I’d started years ago.” Usually, it’s said with a bit
As we journey through life, back pain has a way of creeping in quietly. At first it might just be a bit of stiffness when you get out of bed.
As a coach, I’ve had the experience working with clients living with a whole host of conditions. When a client first tells me they’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I know
As a coach, I’ve worked with many clients living with a whole host of different health challenges. One that comes up more than you might expect is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
As a coach, one of the first things I look at with any client isn’t their gym routine, it’s what they do the rest of the time. More often than
I was recently asked an interesting question by an Executive client in his 50’s during his health and vitality session. He was wanting to know why protein was so important
If you’re over 40 and thinking, “Why am I doing more than ever… and seeing fewer results?” You’re not alone. I have this conversation frequently with clients across Glasgow. Smart,
When you hit your mid-40s and beyond, one of the things many adults don’t think about until it becomes a problem is bone density. We don’t consider it when we’re
None of us are immune to the passage of time. If you’re in your 40s or 50s and a hard-working and time-poor, chances are you’ve noticed the shift. The weight
Here are some new routines for you to try in 2026. These videos are all bite-sized stretching workouts that you can easily squeeze in before work, during lunch breaks, or
