In this video, I discuss the twice yearly race to purchase a new car, in either September or March and how little men (and women) pay attention to their most important vehicle, being their own body.

With September upon us, here in the UK, car dealerships eagerly await both first time and repeat customers, looking to snap up a shiny new Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Range Rovers or Mazda. These are just the middle end of the market, not counting for Ferrari's, Aston Martins, Lamborghini's or Porsche's.

It's well known, that car enthusiasts think nothing of parting ways with their hard earned money to 'own' the latest gadget laden, fuel guzzling and sometimes head turning fortune on wheels. Whilst this is all well and good, with the 'its a free country' ethos, its noticeable that said purchasers can overlook the engine to end all engines, namely the heart, or biology's own bodywork and chassis, the musculoskeletal system and spine.

The average 'median' new car cost in 2024 sits at a staggering £42, 340 according to Auto Trader, as showroom prices continue to rise.

Let's compare that to the average annual cost of a gym membership in the UK, being £566.88, according to Leisure Database, State of The UK Fitness Industry Report.

In simple math terms, the cost of a new 'median priced' vehicle, would pay for approximately 75 years membership to a mid range gym, or a joint membership for both husband and wife etc, lasting 37 years.

A UK based personal trainer will cost in the region of £40 per session, which often lasts between forty five to sixty minutes. So, based on the above findings, your new car cost could also be swapped for a life changing and healthier future under the tuition and accountability of a personal trainer, for approximately twenty years or so, with a once a week appointment, or 10 years, training twice weekly. Just let that sink in folks, in the understanding, it's unlikely you'll still own the shiny new car 10 to 20 years from now, but you will almost certainly own the worlds most impressive vehicle...YOUR BODY.

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With the advent of the release of Joker 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 box office smash, I look at the weight loss achieved by lead actor Joaquim Pheonix, to play the role of Arthur Fleck (the Joker) in his infancy.

According to reports an incredible 50-52 pounds were shed in preparation for filming.

Whilst this 'method acting' physical transformation is not entirely new to Hollywood, as it's been used since the 1970s, it still remains very alarming that a movie star can transform his or her physique with or without pharmaceutical intervention.

Actors regularly undergo this level of weight loss, or in some cases weight gain, see Robert De-Niro's startling transformation in 1988's The Untouchables, playing Al Capone, or Brad Pit's iconic fighting physique in the seminal flick, Fight Club.

The studios, directors and producers are aware of the pros and cons of this level of commitment to the craft' and as such draw up contracts, permitting the actor in question to undertake the dieting, fitness training and in extreme cases, possibly anabolic steroids and or body fat burner pharmaceuticals.

The actors enlist personal trainers, dieticians, nutritionists and blood testing physicians, to provide a cocktail of assistance and accountability, with a studio enforced deadline for the first day of filming.

This can lead to rushing the weight loss / gain and subsequently give rise to organ damage, hormonal instability, psychosis or life threatening illness. I suspect there are watertight clauses in the contracts between the studios and actors, should any of the above possibilities surface, allowing the studio to replace the actor or even legally wash their hands of any accountability.

So, next time you wonder at your favorite movie star's physical appearance, spare a thought for what goes into the change in physique and the paperwork involved from inception to completion.

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In this video I discuss Anthony Joshua's latest loss in the boxing ring.

As an avid boxing fan, watching fights for the past forty years, I've witnessed multiple great decades of prize fighting, from Muhammed Ali and Mike Tyson, to Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, alongside the all time greats such as Roy Jones Jr, Evander Holyfield, Floyyd Mayweather, James Tony, Bernard Hopkins, Manny Pacquiao, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Nigel Benn, Larry Holmes, George Foreman, Nassem Hamed, Gennady Golovkin, Riddick Bowe, Oscar DeLaHoya, Canelo Alverez, Terence Crawford and most recently Dimitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, whom face of soon for the undisputed Light Heavyweight crown.

Obviously there are numerous other fighters, not mentioned here, of which my list could go on for at least another twenty names or so.

Over the past 12 years, the boxing world has witnessed one of the most hyped up fighters ever, being Anthony Joshua, or AJ to some.

A clever strategy has been forged between AJ and his promoter Eddie Hearn to essentially gain money and fame from both boxing fans and casual fans alike, working with marketing / media outlets to borderline force AJ upon the public, with his personality and public image.

Whilst the fight game is not for the faint hearted, it found it's poster man in AJ and subsequently the fame and riches followed, but to a keen boxing fan, the hype train was and still is thriving.....until now.

Last week, upcoming heavyweight Daniel Dubois, a 27 year old Londoner, claimed victory over AJ at a sold out Wembley Stadium, with a devastating five round demolition, putting AJ to the canvas four times, the referee didn't count one knockdown, otherwise the records would show five in total.

Watching the fight three times has finally proved to me, that Anthony Joshua is now a spent force, as far as elite boxing goes, with little to zero punch resistance, poor defensive skills, sub standard ring craft and more telling than anything else, a look of constant bewilderment, whilst vocalizing practiced lines of quasi wisdom and sketchy 'tough guy' statements.

The boxing world has seen far too many fighters fall victim to greedy promoters, goading and persuading them to 'roll the dice' once more, with an eye on cashing in on the fighters dwindling popularity, in the knowledge the pugilist inn question could face varying degrees of brain damage, slurred speech, organ failure, impaired vision, depression or worse.

History has shown us time and time again, the majority of boxers acquire chronic injuries and or physiological breakdown, as the training itself can give rise to a numerous unwanted disorders. With this in mind, AJ should walk away form the square circle of combat and enjoy the rewards bestowed upon him, whilst his health is intact, allowing for younger, hungrier athletes to join the gravy train, hoping for their slice of the pie.

Ultimately, it's down to the fighter, weather he continues or not, doctors orders and boxing athletic commission's notwithstanding and as such, my fears are AJ will go 'once more into the fray' with delusions of grandeur orbiting his army of sycophants, hands outstretched.

Good luck sir and stay well.....a boxing fan.

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In this episode my guest is Jim Smith, a Lincoln city based bespoke tailor, with a reputation for providing high levels of service, with clients requiring measurements for suit fittings to the eventual fitting of their specially made attire.

In order for Jim to stay focused on his services he stays fit and healthy by running, with 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon events.

Now aged 52 years young, Jim can testify to the benefits of self discipline and how his exercise regime pays off with a great fitting suit to top things off.

Contact Jim at www.jstailoring.co.uk to enquire about a personal visit for a consultation, whereby he'll be happy to suggest materials, cuts and colors for your bespoke suits.

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In this episode, my guest Poppy Pearson shares her stories, experiences and future plans on all things netball.

Poppy has worked her way from local Lincolnshire based under fourteens clubs to currently playing, training and competing at Loughborough University's under nineteen's cohort.

Visiting my Lincoln based personal training center in summer 2024, for a strength training program, Poppy and I worked together to fine tune her musculoskeletal strength, prior to her return to her new season of netball.

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In this episode, I discuss the current culture of women joining mixed gyms with the sole purpose of seeking attention from men.

Whilst joining a mixed gym is a good idea for both the members and gym owners, it's now considered a hub for attention seeking young women, who by design or default, literally set up shop on the gym floor, with an array of gadgets, from mobile phones and recording equipment, to perfume and beauty products.

There are daily incidents, whereby either a male member of the gym or an employee have to request the woman in question to 'cease and desist' from recording herself in the public gym in question. Often the woman recording herself training can accidently or deliberately film unsuspecting gym members in her video and eventually feel the wrath of a man or woman who haven't given permission to include them in the soon to be uploaded snippet.

Low budget gyms that open all over the UK are considered the go to place for this behavior, of which is in some cases is encouraged with marketing and advertising, by way of scantily clad outfits designed by overnight manufacturers.

The deluge of young women dressing up and applying a full cosmetic look to go to the gym is on the rise, as they essentially step through the door with the purpose of seeking attention from men. The men also know this and subsequently, from time to time reciprocate the attention with an offer to 'spot the woman' with her weights or simply hang out next to them in the weight lifting area, sometimes to no avail and sometimes with a degree of success, either by acquiring her phone number or connecting via various social media apps.

This method of hooking up may be fruitful or pleasurable for some, however it also opens up a potential disaster when the woman uploads video footage of men in the gym, who are interested in her or completely unaware she is recording them for her attention seeking social media platforms.

Gyms are now displaying written notices on their walls or websites, forbidding members from filming in their establishments, to avoid increasing confrontations between members. This is simply a soft deterrent, as some women are now hooked on the attention they crave or receive in the gym and continue in their quest for a veritable address book of eager men, waiting for their turn to snap her up.

Of course some woman have no intention of the aforementioned culture and are there to stay fit and healthy, even if they are single / not in a relationship. They may be aware of the attention seeking teenagers or 20-30 somethings dressed up to thrill, holding their mobile phones, but don't engage in this behavior, as they are time restricted and want to avoid being tarred with the same brush.

My thoughts are, we should encourage women to join the local gyms or leisure centers and fight off poor health, however it's advisable to also be mindful of potential problems when certain woman have an agenda above getting fit, meaning to crave attention and create an online profile of themselves.

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In this video, I discuss the current culture of women joining mixed gyms with the sole purpose of seeking attention from men.

Whilst joining a mixed gym is a good idea for both the members and gym owners, it's now considered a hub for attention seeking young women, who by design or default, literally set up shop on the gym floor, with an array of gadgets, from mobile phones and recording equipment, to perfume and beauty products.

There are daily incidents, whereby either a male member of the gym or an employee have to request the woman in question to 'cease and desist' from recording herself in the public gym in question. Often the woman recording herself training can accidently or deliberately film unsuspecting gym members in her video and eventually feel the wrath of a man or woman who haven't given permission to include them in the soon to be uploaded snippet.

Low budget gyms that open all over the UK are considered the go to place for this behavior, of which is in some cases is encouraged with marketing and advertising, by way of scantily clad outfits designed by overnight manufacturers.

The deluge of young women dressing up and applying a full cosmetic look to go to the gym is on the rise, as they essentially step through the door with the purpose of seeking attention from men. The men also know this and subsequently, from time to time reciprocate the attention with an offer to 'spot the woman' with her weights or simply hang out next to them in the weight lifting area, sometimes to no avail and sometimes with a degree of success, either by acquiring her phone number or connecting via various social media apps.

This method of hooking up may be fruitful or pleasurable for some, however it also opens up a potential disaster when the woman uploads video footage of men in the gym, who are interested in her or completely unaware she is recording them for her attention seeking social media platforms.

Gyms are now displaying written notices on their walls or websites, forbidding members from filming in their establishments, to avoid increasing confrontations between members. This is simply a soft deterrent, as some women are now hooked on the attention they crave or receive in the gym and continue in their quest for a veritable address book of eager men, waiting for their turn to snap her up.

Of course some woman have no intention of the aforementioned culture and are there to stay fit and healthy, even if they are single / not in a relationship. They may be aware of the attention seeking teenagers or 20-30 somethings dressed up to thrill, holding their mobile phones, but don't engage in this behavior, as they are time restricted and want to avoid being tarred with the same brush.

My thoughts are, we should encourage women to join the local gyms or leisure centers and fight off poor health, however it's advisable to also be mindful of potential problems when certain woman have an agenda above getting fit, meaning to crave attention and create an online profile of themselves.

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In this episode I discuss the denial before acceptance phases often repeated by sports and fitness enthusiasts, when faced with injuries sustained in their chosen sports or pastimes.

Let's take a runner for example, who experiences knee, hip or lower back pain, which diminishes his normal expected times in weekend runs. The runner in question usually defaults to a veritable list of stages both mentally, physically and emotionally as he battles with musculoskeletal complaints.

The runner initially ignores the injury / pain and continues with his Saturday morning park run or evening 10k cardio workout, which in turn leads to acute or severe discomfort.

Weeks or months go by with a notable reduction in the regularity of training and increased rest periods mounting up.

The runner resorts to anti inflammatory medications, quick fix equipment purchased online and hours spent on social media platforms researching possible routes to recovery.

When these solutions fail to fix the root cause of the problem, only then does he consider contacting a local therapist to assess and apply the necessary soft or connective tissue remedial treatments.

Should the therapist suggest a period of abstinence from running, focusing on a return to daily, pain free function, followed by strengthening the body in preparation for a eventual light runs, the runner / client / patient hesitates to adhere to his therapists post care advice and chooses to essentially 'wing it' by way of either totally ignoring the protocols provided and continuing running, or even enlisting the professional care of another therapist, in search of a subtle form of conformation bias, from a second or third party.

The runner's cycle of emotions thus ensues, from delayed acceptance, to anxiety, fear, depression and a final chapter of chronic hopelessness, which may be reversible with the correct diagnosis and subsequent treatments, but in some cases is less likely to prove a success due to the runner simply wanting a quick fix and implementing his own method of coping and recovering. (THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON).

My advice as a qualified personal trainer and sports massage therapist, is to carefully choose a therapist with experience and work together with a common goal of getting back out on the road or track, only this time with a better understanding of injury prevention, allowing for an enjoyable, healthy future.

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In this discussion, I look at the current norm of unhealthy grooms and or brides walking down the isle on their big day, with dangerous levels of excess body weight and body fat.

When saying 'yes' or 'I do' it's incumbent on both the bride and groom to be, to evaluate a multitude of decisions going forward as husband and wife.

Often subjects are overlooked or even ignored, from prenuptials and wills to divulging incomes and pensions.

With this in mind it is imperative that both parties address any existing health issues, which left unchecked often give rise to catastrophic outcomes i.e. chronic disease ranging from type two diabetes to long term back pain.

Whilst romance is in the air, difficult conversations are replaced with sourcing wedding venues, dresses, suits, flowers and sorting the dreaded wedding guest list.

The financial implications of the big day and subsequent honeymoon pale in comparison to complications of poor physical and mental health.

With today's media frenzy of championing poor health on TV, social media and even educational establishments, it is no surprise that men and women are happy to pledge the rest of their lives to each other in the knowledge that they are unhealthily overweight or masking an underlying psychological disorder.

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In this discussion, I look at why it's important to have a hobby or totally separate interest, away from your newly found fitness quest.

Often people new to exercise can quickly become single minded regarding their running, weight training or classes, by way of missing out on social gatherings, family events or even quality time with their significant others.

The effects of exercise and subsequent weight loss or body fat reduction, can become borderline intoxicating, as we tighten our belts or drop a dress size. Let's take a bodybuilder who has to consume up to six meals a day or a marathon runner having to cover up to 30 miles per week, pounding the pavements, both of which are time consuming and take up valuable physical, mental and emotional capacity.

Coupled with full time work and daily routine tasks, it's very easy to slip into a chronic habit of avoiding our once equally important work commitments or social connections. THIS IS NOT GOOD

So, next time you're invited to a works do or a friendly meet up, try not to come up with a flimsy excuse, with a mindset of "I can't attend as it will curtail my fitness progress or goals".

My advice is to ensure you have a balanced view regarding exercise and look into a fun, light hearted hobby from hand gliding to horticulture, which helps you appreciate the hours or days spent staying fit and healthy, which in turn has a degree of physiological benefits when participating in non exercised based endeavors.

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