AUTHOR
Paul has been working in the fitness industry in several capacities since 1988. His journey started as a Kung Fu Instructor in South London shortly after he had been crowned World Champion in the martial art called Sam’Tu-Dang. He then progressed to teaching a range of Exercise to Music classes throughout London and Surrey. Paul first started personal training in 1990 and has worked with a number of actors and sports professionals in several Health Clubs and outdoors. He also has extensive experience running pre-season fitness training camps for semi-professional football clubs and has worked for several years with junior athletes based at a club in South London. In an attempt to find other ways to help the general public and in particular, those with a strong sporting background, Paul qualified as a Sports Therapist and Sports Masseur in the mid-90s and has helped a vast number of athletes prepare for competition and overcome their injuries. Further success in the martial arts came with Paul being part of the Kyokushin Karate National Team Champions and he continues to train in the martial arts. As an educator Paul has worked in several centres of learning over the last 20 years and continues to enjoy being a part of the fitness industry, training four times a week and helping others on their journey.
Just a few years ago, no one could have predicted quite how popular online personal training (and online personal training courses!) would become. Fast forward to 2025 and the fitness industry has seen a huge shift, with online training not only being accepted but for some clients being a preference….
Read article
When we think about menopause in the fitness space, we often focus on the physical. There’s weight gain to consider, changes in body composition, the battle to maintain strength and bone density. But what if we’re missing something just as important. Something that could be affecting a client’s consistency, energy…
Read article
The Hidden Role of Muscle Fat When we think of performance decline, especially in clients with type 2 diabetes, we may chalk it up to age, poor recovery or not enough training. But what if we’re missing the real culprit? A recent study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia…
Read article
Let’s explore an important aspect of training programmes that often goes unnoticed, the impact of the menstrual cycle on client performance. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just getting started, understanding how menstrual cycles influence performance, recovery and overall wellbeing can make a significant difference in how effectively you coach…
Read article
If you’ve worked with clients for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard a variation of this: “I just hate the way I look.” Whether it’s muttered under their breath or said outright during training session, body image concerns are deeply ingrained in the fitness world. Many clients sign up…
Read article