The 15 Minute Work & Home Workout

by Matt Hodges
08 October 2013

I cant remember how many times I’ve heard people say to me something along the lines of ‘But I just don’t have time to do any exercise, I work all day’, and yet the majority of us still find the time to scrawl social media and You Tube at work. Yes you know who you are, you’ve been caught out! Stop making excuses, it’s time to step up to the plate and start moving.

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The Week That Changed My Life…..The Hoffman Process

by Matt Hodges
28 August 2013

The Hoffman Process

In short The Hoffman Process is an 8 day retreat whereby you take yourself back to your childhood, recognising the patterns that make you who you are today and to embrace them with kindness, love and understanding.

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KickAss 2 – Get The Superhero Body

by Matt Hodges
13 May 2013

‘Kickass’ wowed our screens in 2010 with some great martial art choreography, a devilishy dark but humorous script and some delightfully colourful language that left us only hoping that there would be a Kickass 2. As summer is slowly approaching we are getting ready for the release of the wonderful sequel to Matthew Vaughns’ epic tale of kid vs evil.

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Work hard, play hard, relax even harder……

by Matt Hodges
08 April 2013

Fitness Instructor London, Personal Trainer London

Father’s day is nearing and this is the day that you’ve all been waiting for. The kids treat you well, your partner waits on you hand and foot and its now time to be horizontal for a day….. Alas, if only this was true eh?

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Put the spring back into your chicken

by Matt Hodges
08 April 2013

Fitness Instructor London, Personal Trainer London

So the January fitness buzz is coming to an end, the dark mornings and early evenings have crept up on the soul and you are feeling deflated, less driven and you’ve probably slipped back into hitting the gym less than three times a week. As spring approaches I am giving you 5 of the best tips to get back some of that energy you’ve been missing.

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‘Roses are red, violets are blue….

by Matt Hodges
01 February 2013

Fitness Instructor London, Personal Trainer London

…here are some aphrodisiac foods, designed especially for you!’

It has often been said that foods can ‘stimulate’ men and women in different ways, whether it’s biological, psychological or physiological. As Valentines Day approaches, we are all feeling a little more adventurous and yet we seem to always settle with the obligatory ‘meal out’, red roses, a box of chocs and a glass of vino. Well why not impress your hubby with an increased libido by trying a few of these little natural wonders! In the following article i’m going to show you five of the best natural tricks to getting your body into the right frame of mind.

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The Unnatural ‘Natural’

by Matt Hodges
17 December 2012

Fitness Instructor London, Personal Trainer London

For those of you that follow our articles you’ll have probably already noticed that I like a bit of a rant from time to time. There is one major issue that I’ve been toying with for a long time now and it’s well overdue. It’ll no doubt rattle some BIG feathers in the industry but it’s about time someone addresses this issue. First and foremost I want to lay the cards on the table. This article is in NO way directed at any specific individual, company or publication. It is purely an article of observation, experience and opinion.

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Swap the C.O.D for lean turkey this Christmas Day

by Matt Hodges
08 December 2012

Fitness Instructor London, Personal Trainer London

Guys it’s that time of the year where we make every excuse under the sun to eat ourselves silly and be couch potatoes. We all do it, we spend more, we enjoy ourselves more, and alas, we eat and drink more (and often not the right things!). Down your playstations, do away with the xbox and get moving! Here are the 5 best ways to enjoy your Christmas day and be healthy at the same time:

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Homedics – IHeal

by Matt Hodges
15 November 2012

Fitness Instructor London, Personal Trainer London

Overview

I was approached by Homedics earlier this year to try out a few of their IHeal devices on our clients. As a chronic bad back sufferer for many years I’m always open to finding new and innovative ways of dealing with the stresses of pain whether it’s through manual manipulation or through technology. However, that being said, I’m no pushover and I immediately requested research and case studies that backed up their product. The IHeal uses PEMF technology (Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field) which has been widely used across the world since the 1970’s and more so in Scandinavia, whose clinics report that more than 80% have benefited from the treatment. Does the ‘world’s smallest, most effective & versatile PEMF therapy unit’ work? Let’s see….

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An Interview With……Ben Challenger

by Matt Hodges
24 October 2012

Fitness Instructor London, Personal Trainer London

Foreword:

I’ve known Ben now for a few years through a mutual friend and I thought it’d be useful for you guys to get a brief insight about his past as an Olympian. Whilst the summer of 2012 was a huge success, its very rare that the public get an see into the lives of these athletes and how hard they train. Take note at the end of the interview Ben speaks about future competition. It’s true that sports men and women NEVER give up! Enjoy….

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