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Read through our evidence-based, results-oriented strategies and workouts that have been delivering results for our clients for over a decade. We cover everything from beginner tips to get you started to advanced workout programming.
Fitness is the perfect vehicle for personal development. Every transformation begins in the mind. Letโs get you thinking about your fitness journey in an empowering way to help boost motivation and conquer the emotional challenges that come with using exercise to build the best version of yourself.
Working out is only part of the puzzle. Here youโll find everything you need to help you match your workouts with the healthy nutrition youโll need to achieve them. With the help of our resident nutritionist Dr. Katie Turianytsia covers everything from macros to meal prep.
Mine aren’t the only fitness programs out there, I encourage you to find the best online personal trainer for you. This means accepting that it wonโt always be me, so I’ve created a number of guides to help ensure youโre always in a position to make the best decision.
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What questions should I ask an online personal trainer? (Top 5 questions from a PT)
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
Considering hiring an online PT? Before you do, it’s worth noting that asking a prospective online fitness coach the right...
How to exercise as a shift worker
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
Shift workers like yourself offer a huge part of the infrastructure that keeps a country running, from first responders, medical...
How to get the most out of your online personal trainer (inside tips from a pt)
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
Working with a fitness coach online has a number of benefits. It allows you to choose from thousands of experienced...
The Power Of Consistency In Exercise – 4 Easy Ways To Make It Stick
- Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
Are Fit People More Successful?
- Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
Estimated Reading Time: 18 Minutes Iโm going to make the case for a regular exercise practice being the single most...
How to Develop a Winning Mindset for Fitness
- Free Guides
- By Scott Laidler
Even the best workout program in the world is not going to do anything for you unless you are able...
The Complete Beginners Guide to Fitness
- Free Guides
- By Scott Laidler
Why exercise? Remember the first time you looked in the mirror and thought, ‘I really need to get in shape’?...
How to Eat for Your Fitness Goals
- Free Guides
- By Scott Laidler
Why getting the right nutrition is crucial for success in fitness and weight loss You might have heard the saying,...
The Complete Guide to Finding the Best Online Personal Trainer (2024 Buyers Guide)
- Free Guides
- By Scott Laidler
Preparation Note: This comprehensive guide is a deep dive into the world of online personal training, it’s intended to aid...
How to Stay Consistent With Exercise
- Free Guides
- By Scott Laidler
Estimated Reading Time: 32 Minutes Why is exercise consistency important? One of the biggest challenges people face with exercise is...
How to Get Fit in Your 40s
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
First of all, let me caveat this article by saying that at the time of writing, Iโm 39 so I...
S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting for Fitness & Weight Loss
- Fitness Strategy, Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
Back in my years studying psychology, I came across a simple goal-setting system that would allow one to determine whether...
How to Start Exercising (30-Day Plan)
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
A new health initiative tends to be preceded by an event or moment that tells you that’s what has long...
How to Tell if a Workout Program is Effective
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
Picture a scenario where you were to send a fully working motorcycle back into the Middle Ages, just to see...
Understanding Statistics & Reading Studies In Fitness
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
Introduction & relevance of statistics to your fitness goals In the vast realm of health and fitness, thereโs an overwhelming...
How to Build a Better Relationship With Food
- Nutrition & Diet
- By Scott Laidler
Food is more than just sustenance. Itโs a source of pleasure, a tool for expressing love and culture, and a...
6 of The Best Hiking Snacks: How to Fuel Your Outdoor Activities
- Nutrition & Diet
- By Dr. Katie Turianytsia
Engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking has significant benefits for both physical and mental health. Not only does it...
How to Count Macros (A Nutritionists Guide)
- Nutrition & Diet
- By Scott Laidler
Achieving your fitness goals often extends beyond the realm of regular exercise. It involves a critical understanding of nutrition. One...
How to Build a Workout Routine (28-Step Method for Personalisation )
- Fitness Strategy, Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
Introduction Below I am going to outline the method I use when designing a custom workout program. Itโs the same...
How to Stay Fit Over Christmas
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
Every year many people approach the festive period excited for the fun and festivities December brings, actually, as Iโm writing...
How to Beat the Mid-Afternoon Slump
- Fitness Strategy, Nutrition & Diet
- By Scott Laidler
Itโs not an uncommon sight across the globe to observe workplaces buzzing all the way through the AM creating very...
How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat (at the same time)
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
Gaining muscle mass whilst simultaneously burning body fat is the holy grail of health and fitness. In fact, itโs the...
The Unexpected Mental Benefit of Physical Fitness
- Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
First, focus on your pain point Like many beginners in fitness, my early goals were purely aesthetic. Simply put, I...
How to Get Back Into Fitness After a Summer Holiday
- Fitness Strategy, Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
If you’ve landed on this article, chances are, you’ve recently enjoyed a summer holiday. And like many are facing one...
Easy Ingredient Swaps (an A-Z Guide)
- Nutrition & Diet
- By Scott Laidler
Nutrition isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Each individual’s dietary needs and preferences vary, meaning flexibility is key. Moreover, maintaining a balanced...
How to Give Fitness as a Gift (A Personal Trainer’s Guide)
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
Letโs face it, gift giving can be difficult, even more so when your intended recipient already has all of the...
Why Waiting Until January to Start Your Fitness Goals is a Mistake
- Fitness Strategy, Mindset & Motivation, Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
If you are motivated today, why would you wait? In the months running up to the festive period, it can...
How Mindfulness Effects Weight Loss (And Muscle Gain)
- Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
Having a mindfulness practice is akin to being present and having a conscious awareness of yourself and what is around...
Is a personal trainer worth it?
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
How to determine if personal training will be valuable to you Investing in a personal trainer whether in person or...
Do I need a personal trainer if I already go to the gym?
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
If you have already invested in a gym membership, you might think that is all you need. And that you...
Can a Personal Trainer Help With Your Diet?
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
Why nutrition is crucial for results Training without adequate nutrition is like trying to drive a car with the wrong...
How to Find a Good Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
How a personal trainer can help you achieve your fitness goals If you are reading this article, there is a...
Can I Get in Shape in Just Three Months?
- Fitness Strategy, Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
How much weight can you lose in 12 weeks? Itโs a question that potentially inbound clients ask personal trainers like...
Is a Personal Trainer Worth it for Weight Loss?
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
The Problem with weight loss as a goal If youโre looking for a realistic, and long-term weight loss solution, it...
How Much Does Online Personal Training Cost?
- Online Personal Training Guide
- By Scott Laidler
When looking for online personal trainers, youโre likely to find options to fit all budgets. While it can be true...
Can N.E.A.T. Help You Burn Body Fat Quicker?
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
We all know that we need to keep a regular exercise habit. But sometimes it feels like there just aren’t...
How to Get Fit in Your 60s & 70s (A Personal Trainer’s Guide)
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
Exercise habits in your 60s & 70s are best approached with a view to keeping activity fun and engaging whilst...
How to Get Fit In Your 50s
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
Your 50s are a time when a significant switch to thinking of exercise as an investment in the future would...
How to Get Fit In Your 20s
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
When navigated well your twenties can be a very fruitful period of your life, especially when it comes to exercise....
How to Get Fit in Your 30s (A Personal Trainer’s Guide)
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler
In over a decade working as a personal trainer, and as someone writing this article in my thirties, my observation...
How Motivation Really Works in Health & Fitness
- Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
You don’t actually lack motivation I’m quite often told by my inbound online personal training clients that in their own...
How To Make Exercise A Daily Habit
- Fitness Strategy, Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
When trying to achieve impressive results in fitness, it’s going to come down to two things, following the right workout...
How to Return to Exercise After a Long Break
- Fitness Strategy, Mindset & Motivation
- By Scott Laidler
As an online personal trainer, I often meet people who have been through many cycles of activity vs complete inactivity....
How to Build Lean Muscle Mass
- Fitness Strategy
- By Scott Laidler