I always see September as a new beginning – stems from my school days when I went back with a new pencil case, bag and school shoes! School holidays (far from relaxing as you try to juggle work, children, activity camps, play dates and seek every and any kind of entertainment going!) are over, there […]

I’m now offering a fantastic loyalty scheme to clients committed to a long-term fitness goals of 8 months +. If your reading this, it might be the push you need to tackle those exercise demons and kick start your fitness journey! Book & pay for your 2nd block of 20 or 3rd block of 10 […]

We can all lose weight on fad diets, calorie restrictions, fasting etc. For many women the scales are what keep them on track when watching their weight. However, what you are losing is both muscle and fat. The goal of successful weight loss is to preserve as much muscle as possible or gain some, while […]

What a difference 4 month’s make when the most effective and appropriate exercises are prescribed for a lady 7 month’s postnatal. These photos were taken 4 months apart. The results speak for themselves. It’s not easy finding time for yourself with a baby, one is often sleep deprived, energy deficient and without the drive to […]

Lady X being one of my first clients came to me desperately wanting to lose abdominal fat and get into back into a stunning Karen Millen dress for a wedding in May. With short, medium and long-term goals agreed it was time to get to work. Lady X had always taken her fitness for granted […]

On the 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect. This new regulation has been designed to change the way in which organisations can obtain and store data on an individual. I/Core Progress Personal Training is fully compliant with these regulations and protecting your personal data from unauthorised use is […]

Continue reading only if you’re a HUGE fan of coconut! Prep time 10 minutes Baking Time 20 minutes Makes 20 slices I’m always on the hunt for new healthier options to satisfy my sweet tooth.  I played around with the ingredients a little depending on what I had in the cupboards. A ‘quick’ trip to […]

26.2miles or 42K…it’s a LONG way! When looking at my annual bucket list I realised I’d been adding too it rather than crossing things off so decided to book my first marathon! I’m not going to lie, there wasn’t much research involved, I fancied a city break (also on my bucket list), I wanted to […]

MUD, MUD, MUD… I’m not a huge fan but I decided to commit to the Oxford Mail XC series this year. That’s six 6k races in different locations within Oxfordshire from November until March.  In preparation, a new pair of pink Salomon Speed Cross were purchased.  There must be some perks to XC racing! As […]

Who says healthy treats can’t be as delicious as a chocolate digestive?! Give these bars a go and see what you think. Ingredients 140g dried apricot 40g oats 40g desiccated coconut 25g sunflower seed 1 tbsp sesame seeds 15g dried cranberries 3 tbsp hemp protein powder (optional) 1 tbsp chia seeds   How to Purée […]