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Today I’m feeling reflective and grateful. Grate Today I’m feeling reflective and grateful. Grateful for the people around me and for what I’ve achieved so far. Running your own business has its ups and downs and it’s easy to doubt yourself and question whether it’s all worth it. It’s so important to have inspiring and positive people around you that can remind of what you have achieved and where you are going. 
Just 5 months ago I launched Hive’s outdoor fitness classes and there are now *68* amazing members on the app 🤩. 
I love coaching and training others and seeing them improve and develop both in their fitness and their personal lives. To see someone’s confidence grow, or to help them find a love for training, smash a personal best or reach a new goal is exactly why I love doing what I do. 
Thank you for all those who have supported me in my training over the years, taught me something new or inspired me to go further. Thanks to all the beautiful Hive members who bring their incredible energy and consistently show up and get the work done. Thank you to everyone who has believed and still believes in me. 
I’m really looking forward to what the next year is going to bring and I can’t wait to see the Hive community grow 💚. 
All the love -x-
Today marked Abi’s final session before her due Today marked Abi’s final session before her due date on 19.08.22. Sad that I won’t see her smiley face or hear her infectious laugh quite so much over the next few months, but super excited to meet the little one when he arrives. 
@abiburls you’ve been an absolute inspiration over the last 7/8 months. Keeping up such a consistent exercise routine and not beating yourself up when you’ve needed to take the foot off the pedal. 
All the best over the next month and looking forward to a glass of celebratory vino on the other side 🍷🫶🏼💛
YOUVE GOT THIS!
Need some healthy lunch inspo?! Try this for just Need some healthy lunch inspo?! Try this for just 320 kcals 🤩… still room for a protein bar 😉
Protein 16g l Carbohydrates 29g l Fat 15g
Today was a BIG day for me in terms of progression Today was a BIG day for me in terms of progression post TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) injury.
It’s been just over 6 months and today I did push ups with wrist extension instead of on my fists!
💯 I’m absolutely buzzed with this! Patience pays off.
After 6 months of what felt like a huge regression in my training I’m finally making some big wins again and it feels soooooo good 🤩.
⭐️ MEMBER OF THE MONTH ⭐️ Drum roll plea ⭐️ MEMBER OF THE MONTH ⭐️ 
Drum roll please… 
Hive’s member of the month goes to @ashton_barker. Thank you Ashton for bringing the energy that Hive needs. 
You have believed and supported Hive since day one, you don’t shout at me when I hand you heavier weights, you arrive early to help me set up, and most importantly you welcome new members and make them feel at ease with your random stories 😅. 
Thank you! 👏🏼 you rock.
There’s alway enough energy to play the air guit There’s alway enough energy to play the air guitar 🎸
Monday evening summer sesh! ☀️ 👌🏼 Monday evening summer sesh! ☀️ 👌🏼
Are you ready for Hive’s Summer Social 2022? G Are you ready for Hive’s Summer Social 2022? 
Get the date in the diary! Check the ‘GymCatch’ app for more details or DM me. RSVP before 17.07.22 to book your space!
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#bestofbristol #bristolfitness #bristolgyms #sustainablefitness #bristolbootcamp #outdoorfitnessbristol #bristolpt #redcatchpark #southbristolfitness #hivefitnessbristol #bristollive #bristolpersonaltrainer #discovertotterdown #workoutideas #trainoutdoors #fitfam #weightloss #getstrong #getshredded #knowlefitness #wod #mindfulexercise
Does your gym / training programme include accesso Does your gym / training programme include accessory work, strength movements with a posterior chain focus, or mobility drills? If it does, do you give as much energy to this as you do the rest of your training?
One of the reasons we often plateau or experience injury in sport and training is because we give little attention to the areas that support the biomechanics of functional movement.
Do you get pumped and attack a set of glute-ham raises or tempo pull-ups the same as you would a snatch or 10K run? I understand it is not as exciting for most of us, but it holds an entirely new set of benefits and rewards to be gained that most people are missing out on.
Break down what it actually means to train for life and use functional movements, then compare it to what your training looks like. Fact is those lower bicep muscles need training just as much as those upper bicep muscles.
If we only train with one focus then we will constantly train certain muscles and become limited by our weaker muscles. With time these imbalances may result in strain and overuse of tendons, stress fractures, muscle pulls, instability in movement which could lead to sprains, breaks, tears etc. 
For example:
- If you are squatting and your chest keeps caving, you probably need to build up your low back/erectors and your core muscles
- If you are a runner you would probably benefit from movements that are going to help strengthen your knees and glutes and improve ankle stability
Of course everyone’s biomechanics are different and it maybe that you need to focus on your back and core strength or mobility first. Speak to your sports coach or personal trainer if you’re unsure, better yet, arrange for a postural fitness assessment or get yourself a tailored programme.
Awesome summer session tonight ☀️. If you’ Awesome summer session tonight ☀️. 
If you’re thinking my about taking the first step into exercise or want to get back into your training, here are some benefits of getting started at Hive:
- Sessions are varied in format and include cardiovascular, strength, endurance, and flexibility drills
- Workouts combine strength and bodyweight exercises (lunges, squats, pushups) with cardio that’s designed to improve all areas of your fitness 
- Exercises can be changed to suit all abilities so every fitness level is welcome!
- Training with Hive provides a great opportunity to meet other people in your local community with a friendly approach to classes and social events (the next one is in August, details to be confirmed soon!)
- Group exercise can help motivate you to keep to a fitness routine
- Training outside can provide a huge boost to your mental well-being and energy levels, and also helps to improve sleep
- You’ll feel brilliant for doing it! 🤩🙌🏼🤸🏼‍♂️
#bestofbristol #bristolfitness #bristolgyms #sustainablefitness #bristolbootcamp #outdoorfitnessbristol #bristolpt #redcatchpark #southbristolfitness #hivefitnessbristol #bristollive #bristolpersonaltrainer #discovertotterdown #workoutideas #trainoutdoors #fitfam #weightloss #getstrong #getshredded #knowlefitness #wod #mindfulexercise
If fat loss is your goal then unfortunately alcoho If fat loss is your goal then unfortunately alcohol is not your friend. I love a beer in the sunshine don’t get me wrong, but if you’re trying to lose weight, or performance is your focus, you might need to consider limiting your intake. 
Alcohol & fat loss
When alcohol is consumed the body priorities metabolising it over burning carbohydrates and fat. So much so that any food present in the body will be stored as fat until the body processes the alcohol and detoxifies itself. 
Alcohol has no nutritional value, and if you’re trying to lose weight it is often described as ‘empty calories’. This is because as each gram of alcohol is worth 7 calories but provides your body with no nutritional benefit. To add to this, it also won’t keep you full, in fact it makes you more hungry and often crave high calorie stodgy food. 
Alcohol & exercise
Alcohol interferes with the way your body makes energy. When alcohol is present in the body the liver struggles to produce as much glucose, which impacts our physical performance. 
As I’m sure you know, we become dehydrated after consuming alcohol. This is because alcohol makes the kidney produce more urine, if you are dehydrated during exercise the body will find it harder to maintain the flow of blood which is essential for circulating oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. 
Exercising on a hangover or the few days after you’ve drunk will feel harder because the liver needs to work harder to get rid of the toxic by products from alcohol. This makes it difficult clear out the lactic acid produced from working out. 
These are all reasons why we often see a drop in performance for at least two days after drinking alcohol. 
Bottom line is that it’s not just the calories in alcohol that hinders your fat loss mission.
Gave this little workout a go this morning. Travel Gave this little workout a go this morning. Travelling light with just one red resistance band, still managed to get a good all over workout in though 👍🏼.
#workoutideas #workoutonthego #workoutonholiday #workoutinspo #wod #workoutmotivation #hivefitnessbristol
I’m away for a long weekend camping down South i I’m away for a long weekend camping down South in Branscombe 🏕. I don’t usually count my macros / calories but my current goal is to get back to my pre injury body composition, and it will be much easier to get there if I follow a nutritional plan.
We all know that the holidays can be a tough time to stick to your healthy eating and training plans. I’m all up for letting loose and going for it when I’m away but sometimes when you’re working towards a goal, this can be counter productive and result in considerable set backs.
Here are some tips to help you stick to your plan during your holiday:
* Set some realistic goals before you go away; when will you exercise, what’s your strategy for nutrition, do you need to plan or prepare anything to take with you?
* Schedule gym time on your calendar as if it were an appointment
* Leave a gym kit out so it’s ready for your session
* Find a form of exercise that you enjoy or that motivates you. Even better, make it fun and get others involved
* Just stay moving! Even if you can’t train, you can move your body anywhere, even if you just take a walk after your meals
* Try a healthier version of your favorite holiday foods
* Pick protein first, veggies second and all other dishes last! This will keep you from going overboard and leave you fuller longer!
* Don’t beat yourself up if you miss a workout or have some food off plan! Be kind to yourself, get back on track and move on.
We chose the 3rd most challenging route up Snowdon We chose the 3rd most challenging route up Snowdon (1st being Crib Goch, 2nd Watkins, 3rd South Ridge) and followed the Rhyd Ddu path down making it a round trip of approx 12.7km. 
We set off at 7:30am and forecast was clear at first but but changed during the hike to rain coming in at around 10am. The clouds came in as we approached the steepest section walking single file along the sharp cliff edge. We moved through the clouds for about a kilometre, but luckily the rain held off with a quick hail storm as we reached the summit. 
This would have been a dangerous route in high winds and not one I’d recommend without good weather. Got back to the car at 1pm so 5:30 hours in total.
Views were amazing and we only saw a few people along the way as it’s not one of the commonly used paths. Two thumbs up from us 👍🏼👍🏼.
#snowdon #southridge #rhydddu #southridgepath #exercise #instafit #bristolwalks #bristolpt #feelgood #weightloss #foodplan #photooftheday #healthandwellness #wellbeing #mindfulness #wales #bristolbootcamp #bristolgym #redcatchpark
Always in a good way 🤣😰👍🏼 #redcatchpa Always in a good way 🤣😰👍🏼
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Sometimes it’s just about showing up. Sometimes it’s just about showing up.
From beastly CrossFit style metcons to low intensi From beastly CrossFit style metcons to low intensity strength & cardio sessions, I’ve been lucky enough to train this one both before and during pregnancy. 
She’s now 6 months in about about to begin her final trimester. I’m so impressed with her continuous commitment in maintaining a basic level of strength and fitness. Abi’s consistency to training has been key, completing at least three exercise sessions a week and scaling any necessary movements to ensure mum and baby stay safe and healthy.
I have no doubt that she will be ‘back to it’ as soon as physically possible once the little one has been welcomed into the world 💖. Looking forward to supporting a new mum through the process of post pregnancy training. Not long now! Xx
They came and they concurred. Huge respect to an They came and they concurred. 
Huge respect to anyone who comes for a free taster session in the pouring rain! First time, no financial commitment, bad weather, and still gave it everything. 👏🏼 
Love that!
Because if they can. I can too. I love my job so Because if they can. I can too.
I love my job so much! I have a lot of respect for people who turn up in the pouring rain and still manage to give it their all.
It takes a lot of commitment to train in the rain and I get such a buzz for seeing people do it and being a part of that. 
We had the amazing Zoe join us for her first session today, she still attended despite the weather. How cool is that! 👏🏼
Another new class added to the #redcatchpark timet Another new class added to the #redcatchpark timetable 👍🏼 looking forward to seeing you there!
Don’t forget I’m running a ‘refer a friend’ offer for the month of May, if your friend books and pays for a session, you’ll get one free! 🙌🏼
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