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Is Obesity Really About Food Addiction? The Truth You Need to Know
Obesity is often misunderstood. Some believe it's simply about food addiction, while others blame a lack of willpower. But the reality?...
Liam Phillips BSc
Feb 244 min read


The Connection Between Menopause and Weight Gain: How to Stay Fit
The Connection Between Menopause and Weight Gain: How to Stay Fit Intro Average weight gain during the menopause is 10kg, 22 lbs or 1.5...
Liam Phillips BSc
Sep 24, 20249 min read


Starting Strength Training with Just Your Body Weight: A Beginner's Guide
Embarking on a strength training journey doesn’t necessarily require a gym membership or expensive equipment. With just your body weight,...
Liam Phillips BSc
Jul 9, 20244 min read
Why accountability is KEY to fitness success
In a fitness environment accountability is the expectation of a social interaction. That could mean meeting your training partner at the...
Liam Phillips BSc
May 31, 20245 min read


What can I do about hot flushes during the menopause?
What can I do about hot flushes during the menopause? Hot flushes, cramps, night sweats and mood swings are some of the symptoms of the...
Liam Phillips BSc
Feb 14, 20242 min read


The Importance of Programming
The Importance of Programming Programming is the act of creating a long term training strategy to maximise results. In a sports and...
Liam Phillips BSc
Jan 31, 20243 min read


The no tracking guide to weight loss
The no tracking guide to weight loss Food tracking apps like my fitness pal and fit bit are a fantastic way to find out how many calories...
Liam Phillips BSc
Jan 22, 20244 min read


Bingo Wings-What’s all the flap about?
“Bingo Wings”-What’s all the flap about? Bingo wings are a term used to describe excess adipose tissue on the back of the upper arm. The...
Liam Phillips BSc
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Why Am I So LAZY!?
Why am I so lazy? Homo sapiens (that's us btw) have been on the planet for around 300,000 years according to fossil and DNA findings. For...
Liam Phillips BSc
Jan 9, 20243 min read


3 reasons why you should be building muscle no matter your age
3 reasons why you should be building muscle no matter your age When we think of muscle building we can be forgiven for jumping to imagery...
Liam Phillips BSc
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Menopausal? Make regular STRENGTH TRAINING your NEW YEAR'S Resolution. Read on to find out WHY….
Menopausal? Make regular STRENGTH TRAINING your NEW YEAR'S Resolution. Read on to find out WHY…. If you've been through the menopause or...
Liam Phillips BSc
Dec 27, 20233 min read


Why Strength Training is better than DIETING for women around the menopause
Why Strength Training is better than DIETING for women around the menopause Think weight loss, think dieting. Well I say think again....
Liam Phillips BSc
Dec 18, 20233 min read


What Three Things You Can Start Doing NOW to help reduce the menopause gain
What Three Things You Can Start Doing NOW to help reduce the menopause gain Weight gain during menopause is like spots when you are a...
Liam Phillips BSc
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Why you simply MUST exercise during pregnancy
Why you simply MUST exercise during pregnancy Pregnancy is one of the wonders of the earth. It is such a magical occurrence, yet at the...
Liam Phillips BSc
Dec 4, 20234 min read


How to beat the "worry waist"
The “worry waist” is a term used to describe the very common side effect of the perimenopause; weight gain. The term is coined due to the...
Liam Phillips BSc
Nov 27, 20235 min read


Positive Ageing
Positive Ageing Ageing. When you read this word or say it out loud, what comes to mind? How about “I am ageing”. Try it. For the majority...
Liam Phillips BSc
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Why is protein key around menopause?
If you have read up on the topic of menopause then you will have heard lots of people suggesting to consume more protein. This is why in...
Liam Phillips BSc
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Why did I get perimenopause weight gain?
Why did I get perimenopause weight gain? Perimenopausal weight gain is very normal. However, it can lead to an increase in risk factors...
Liam Phillips BSc
Oct 11, 20235 min read


Q: How old is too old to lift weights? A: Never!!
How old is too old to lift weights? Is there breath in your lungs and blood in your veins? If so you are not too old to lift weights....
Liam Phillips BSc
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Knee Support For Arthritis
Arthritis can be a debilitating ailment that impacts many of us in the UK especially as we get older. Using knee support for arthritis...
Liam Phillips BSc
Sep 21, 20235 min read
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