400 BODYCOMBAT Classes: Two Years On, What Actually Changed
400 hundred. That’s the number sitting on the graphic above, and it’s taken 2 years to get there. I qualified as a Les Mills BODYCOMBAT instructor in August 2024, after …
A New Year Reset Not a Resolution
I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions, they tend to be loud, unrealistic and forgotten by mid January. What I do believe in is the reset (more than once …
The Harder Side of Teaching Body Combat
The Reality Check December has been a reality check in a different way. Body Combat in this month is tough, routines shift, evenings get darker, work runs late and social …
What Surgery Taught Me About Rest, Patience and Perspective
The Reality Check Recently I had surgery. Nothing major, but serious enough that after a consultation it became clear it couldn’t wait. I’d been dealing with pain on and off …
More Than Fitness: Building a Health Journey
When I first started, nutrition was the driver. I wanted to understand how food could give me more energy, help me recover, and support the goals I set for myself. …
LesMills+ Keeping Me Fit While I Take a Break from Teaching
I am taking things a little easier right now but that does not mean I have stepped away from fitness. In fact this short break from teaching LesMills Body Combat …
Why I’m Taking a Break This Summer
As we move through the summer months, I’ve made the conscious decision to take a proper break. Over the next few weeks, I’ve stepped back from teaching around 15 x …
Staying Consistent with Fitness in the Summer Months
Summer is here and so is the UK heatwave. Staying fit in this weather is not about pushing through at all costs, it is about adapting your approach so your …
The Productivity Hack for Your Food: Batch Cooking
As a vegetarian with various food allergies, I’ve learned that meal preparation is essential for staying on track with nutrition while avoiding unwanted ingredients. With my active lifestyle, particularly as …
Waking Up at 4am Has Been Life Changing
For years, my Ramadan early mornings followed the same pattern. Wake up before dawn, eat something, and then go straight back to bed. During Ramadan, this felt necessary, especially with …