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I’ve been through more airport security checks over the last couple of months than I care to count. England, Spain, […]
I’ve been through more airport security checks over the last couple of months than I care to count. England, Spain, […]
I was in the supermarket last week, grabbing a few bits, when someone clocked me from the other end of
Saw an online fitness influencer losing their mind over something called a McDouble the other day. Two burger patties. One
I’ve just got back from what I think was meant to be a football trip. Manchester to Dublin. Dublin to
“Screw this,” I thought, and walked straight back out of the post office. It was Wednesday afternoon, and all I
Its that time of year again. Sun’s out. Beer gardens packed. People walking about in shorts and strappy tops. And
I saw a statistic a few weeks back that surprised me. Most Brits are scraping by on about 65-75 grams
This is the usual routine when stress shows up. You feel on edge, your head is all over the place,
I used to waste half an hour before I even touched a weight. Foam rolling, band drills, stretching every muscle
Saw a funny clip yesterday. Bloke dressed as Big Ben at the London Marathon. Poor lad couldn’t even get under
Last Easter weekend, I headed to the football with a few mates. It was a lovely sunny day, and I
My laptop died on Wednesday. No warning. No error message. Just silence. Which meant no work, no check-ins, no Friday
A mate of mine runs a very successful business. He’s sharp, switched-on, and genuinely good at what he does. But
Being in the fitness industry for over 15 years, I’ve had a lot of conversations with people who are struggling
Yesterday I stumbled across one of the UK’s most bonkers traditions, the Black Pudding Throwing Championship. Yep, you read that
A couple of weeks ago, I bumped into someone I know in town, someone I hadn’t seen for ages. Right
Last weekend, the clocks jumped forward again. And let’s be honest, it always catches us off guard. Even though we
Each month, I sit down with new members to talk through the meal planner provided when they sign up to
Last week, we lost two inspirational figures in the world of sport. Eddie Jordan, the Formula 1 team principal, and
Did you know that Usain Bolt hated training? The fastest man on earth once said, “I trained for 4 years
I was reading the news this week and, as usual, the headlines were full of panic. Stock markets down. Billions
Got up this morning, made a coffee, and switched on the radio for the news. Half-listening as I took the
I was in Spain last week, once again watching United. I use these trips to support my team but a
Only the other day, I found myself in a coffee shop, waiting for a friend who was running late. The
I’m sure you know, but tomorrow is Pancake Tuesday. For some, it’s a big deal. For others, it’s just an
Carl and I are always on the lookout for new locations for Transformation HQ. The idea is to find somewhere
I came across this simple decision-making model recently, and it just clicked with me. Imagine a flowchart guiding you to
A few years ago, a guy walked into the gym in May-ish time with that last-minute, slightly panicked look I’ve
Not too long ago, I had some consultations with a few new members about to join, who all had one
I was flicking through social media the other day and saw this weird stat. Apparently, if a room started filling
A few years ago, I had a conversation with a client that stuck with me. She was frustrated, working hard
We all love the idea of a shortcut. The quickest way to get from A to B, the fastest way
Monday, as I was driving back from London, something caught my eye that stuck with me. Let me set the
A few weeks ago, we announced the winners of our Transformation of the Year Award (2024) in memory of Royce Longden, each
It’s January, and you can feel the fresh-start energy everywhere. I love seeing people making an effort to be healthier.
As a newly qualified personal trainer, around 13 – 14 years ago, I went on a boot camp-style circuit course.
Last Saturday, we finally had our delayed staff Christmas night out. It’s a bit late in January, but when you’re
It’s fantastic to see so many Transformation HQ members embracing real change this year. With 355 members already signed up
Every winter, I stock up on a certain brand of oats—Quaker Oats. I always assumed, looking at the box, that
This week’s been a bit of a slow one for me. My back’s been playing up, so I’ve not moved
When you join Transformation HQ, we promise during your consultation that for every new member who joins, we’ll donate £1
Hey Gayle It’s time to ditch the leftover mince pies and festive excess—2025 is here, and it’s calling for a fresh
A few years back, my friend announced to our group that he was done being “the chubby one.” He was
Nipping into the shops the last couple of days, I’ve seen people who say they’re feeling more motivated than ever.
The New Year always brings up big questions about where we’re headed. For some, it’s about health goals. For others,
Have you ever thought about becoming a personal trainer but felt overwhelmed by the idea? Maybe you’re wondering: “Do I
This morning, I stepped on the scales. I weigh myself daily, not because I’m an obsessed personal trainer, but because
The other day, I was in Tesco, doing a quick shop before the big day. The aisles were heaving, with
The other day, I had a chat with one of our members. She told me, “I know being in an
Ever stood on the scales after weeks of hard work and felt gutted because the number hadn’t budged? You’re not
I usually write my blogs on Monday and Friday mornings while drinking a few cups of fresh, highly caffeinated coffee.
I was out and about for the football this week, soaking in the atmosphere, grabbing a pre-match pint, and chatting
Recently, I decided to switch up my Spanish learning and practice. I’ve been chipping away at it for a while;
Have you ever stumbled across one of those crazy diets from the past? I was reminded of one I saw
Hope that got your attention! Every year, as Black Friday rolls around, I debate whether to send out my usual
We all know someone who pushes through a Netflix series, even when every episode feels like a chore. Maybe that’s
Hope you’re all getting into the festive spirit (or are we too early?)! Just a quick heads-up on our Christmas
A few months ago, I kept hearing about this amazing new restaurant. Friends were raving about it. Perfect steaks, sides
Tomorrow’s a big day at Transformation HQ—shoot day. It’s one of the most exciting weekends for us. The gym buzzes
I recently watched this video from a clothing shop in China. Imagine this: the store had a treadmill inside, and
Most evenings, after a busy day, we want to unwind with something relaxing on the telly. For me, it’s flicking
Years ago, I was chatting with one of our members who’d recently started with us. It always sticks vividly in
I recently read that the Palace of Westminster (Parliament) is falling into the river Thames. Alright, turns out it’s not
One of my favourite moments in new member consultations is watching people’s faces light up when I say, “You don’t
I caught a clip from the Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk press conference the other day. And even if you’re
The other day, a mate told me, “Hey, don’t forget the clocks change this weekend, so make sure you don’t
It seems like every conversation I’ve had lately involves someone coughing or complaining about feeling under the weather. It’s everywhere—at
As we’ve grown as a company and expanded to online members, it just fell into place that I look after
The other day, I walked into a coffee shop, ready for my usual caffeine fix. It had been one of
So, I was sitting at Brussels Airport last week, ready for a connecting 9:30 pm flight to Porto. My plan
A few years ago, I was talking to a member who had just finished a 12-week shoot. He was feeling
The other day, I saw a story online in The Sun about how celebrities can now take their Ozempic injections
This Monday started off chaotic for me. I was meant to have a steady morning of laptop tasks, enjoy a
So, the new iPhone is about to drop, and people are talking about it again. If you’re an Apple fan,
The other day, I saw a YouTube advert that I was just about to press skip on, but it made
Last week, I took a working break in Croatia. As well as working, I had some time to relax, but
I got a message from one of our members recently. They were feeling pretty frustrated because they’d had a hectic
While walking through the streets of Croatia last week, I overheard a conversation that stuck with me. Two people were
As you may have seen this weekend, people were buzzing about the chaos over Oasis tickets. (Some may not want
Tomorrow is a big day at Transformation HQ—shoot day. If you’ve been part of our community, you know this day
So, I was watching this video the other day and stumbled upon a story that caught my attention. Something called
I’ve always enjoyed reading business books. The stories of entrepreneurs who built something incredible from scratch are fascinating. One story
When I was about 16, I had a part-time job stacking shelves in a local supermarket. You know the drill—long
Yesterday, I saw a part on the news about students getting their A-level results. The cameras captured a mix of
I was doing a Facebook Live Q&A the other day, chatting with some of our shoot members, when a question
Recently, I’ve been reading this fascinating book called The Ape That Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams. It dives into
Mondays often get me thinking back to a member who made me chuckle and ponder. After months of religiously sticking
Wow, hasn’t it been lovely and warm this week? The kind of weather that makes you crave something sweet and
We’re about three-quarters of the way through one of our 12-week shoots, this being the 3rd one of the year.
Ah, the sweet smell of summer! Schools are breaking up for the six-week holidays, and I can almost hear the
How great was that little slice of summer we got recently? The sun was out, the skies were blue, and
I’m currently sitting at my desk, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a day already. As I’m typing
Did you watch the England vs. Spain Euro 2024 final last night? Yeah, me too. Or maybe you are the
You might have noticed your inbox was a bit quieter from me last week or so—I took a much-needed holiday.
After my recent photoshoot (I promise I’ll stop mentioning it soon), someone asked me a question that caught me off
Our 10-year ball took place this past Saturday. It was an absolute blast! It was a sight to behold as
Are you passionate about health and fitness? Have you ever considered using that passion to inspire and help others achieve
Carl and I have been on this fitness journey together for over a decade. When we first started, we were
This weekend, we just wrapped up our second photoshoot of the year. And as always, it’s the perfect time to
It’s Friday and after a long week (peak week, if you’ve done a shoot before, you know what I mean)