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Speak the language of health and fitness

HIIT, whey, drop set, box, LISS, matcha, battle ropes, plyometrics…. What does it all mean? Read this blog and become fluent in the language of health and fitness! This two part blog starts with training language. Keep your eyes peeled on Twitter for part II: Nutrition language. Training Language Rep – short for repetition. The number of times you need to perform a single movement/exercise for with no rest e.g. eight pull ups Set – the number of cycles of…

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Motivation Top Tips

Motivation can be hard to come by. I train every day and have goals that I am very driven to achieve, yet it is not unusual for me to struggle with motivation to train. For me, it is usually associated with how tired I am or how sore I feel. This makes getting out of bed a struggle and getting going even more so. So, I am telling you it’s okay to not want to workout. Everyone feels this way…

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My Mantra

Our brains don’t cooperate all the time. Mine can be very loud and very negative; often in situations of stress e.g. when trying or starting something new or when returning to a situation after a bad experience. I don’t know about you, but I have to work hard at being supportive or kind to myself, in my head. I hope that makes sense. Something that helps me is determining some mantras in advance of potentially stressful or tough days/weeks/months. These…

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Small changes for a BIG impact

Want to work on your health but don’t know where to start? Put down the juice cleanse book, stop scrolling Insta and just try to consistently tick off a few of the suggested changes below. It’s a marathon not a sprint, and the best thing you can do now is start to form lifelong, simple but effective habits. Then build, build, build to your heart’s desire! Suggested Changes Move more. Get up and take breaks if your job involves a…

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‘Not your average PT’

This tag line is both encouraging and discouraging at the same time. I use it to try and stand out in this crowded industry but I am aware it may also be intimidating. I use this quote because of my experience and the pathway I took to forming KimFit and becoming a personal trainer. Quick recap! I studied sport science and exercise physiology to post-graduate level and then worked as a high-performance exercise physiologist for two years (I helped elite…

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Workout ‘hacks’ from the pro’s

Athletes are the best in the world at what they do right? Being fit, strong, powerful, skilled… it’s their job. They are essentially experts in the field of performance so why not take note of the behaviours the exhibit to give your workout a little boost? What am I talking about? Athletes are genetically gifted, receive huge investments and have the privilege of training full-time. Well, I’m not going to lie, these factors are all very important. BUT there are…

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Get Real with Kimberley: Goal Setting

We often want to change something or other but the biggest hurdle can be getting going. I mean, we all love excuses and procrastinating. Don’t panic; you’re only human. One way to overcome this hurdle is to utilise goal setting to help you on your way. What is a goal? It can be anything; big or small. For example, it could be to apply for a new job or promotion, to go on your dream holiday, to improve your fitness,…

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