Founding Director, AKR Fitness
Wimbledon season tends to take me back to my early 90s childhood. We’d run our garden-fence version of the tournament. Agassi, Sampras, Becker, Edberg, Ivanisevic, Stich. We each had our favourites – my pal’s older brother always got really into being John McEnroe! (You CANNOT be serious!) If you’ve ever...
I've been in the fitness game a long time. This month marks 14 years since I qualified as a personal trainer. I played sport at semi-pro level. In gym owners and PTs, I'm connected to some of the most exercise-loving people across the UK. I've yet to meet...
Did you ever see the movie, Kung-Fu Panda? It’s genuinely a favourite of mine. It’s got a top cast, brilliant music, fun scenes, a great character arc and a ton of wisdom! Read on for 4 things Kung-Fu Panda can teach you about fitness. 1. The right environment is...
Losing weight – and keeping it off – is an on-going challenge for many people. It’s a challenge that’s made more difficult by the unhelpful ideas that persist in the weight loss world. Here are 6 weight loss ideas that would be helpful to reconsider. 1. The Diet...
We face enough barriers to exercise already. Something as simple as being unsure how to get started can put you off. Particularly if you’re already tight for time, stressed out or demotivated. When you’re clear on what that first step is, you’ll find yourself far more likely to...
The path to eating well, consistently. Is not about the specific plan that you follow. You don’t need some special system or set of rules. You don’t need a list of foods to eat or to avoid. When you’re eating well, it’s mostly because you’re organised. Key Idea: Helpful nutrition...