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BOOT CAMP RELAUNCH

7/1/2020

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We wanted to keep you updated on our Boot Camp re launch. 

We were really hoping to have the Boot Camps up and running again by the 4th of July, but after hearing the latest government announcement we are afraid we have to hold tight a little longer.

We're now looking at launching mid July. 

Lockdown is slowly being lifted and many other businesses are now allowed to open. Unfortunately this is not the case for us, as it still stands that groups of no more than 6 people are able to train together outdoors. Sadly this is not financially viable for us to run our timetable of classes and pay all of our trainers at only 5 people per class (6 including the trainer).​
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We are positive that this number will be extended in a couple of weeks, as mid July indoor gyms will be allowed to open, so there is no reason why we can’t run our outdoor Boot Camps as long as we social distance. We understand you all must be itching to train outdoors with us again but as frustrating as it is, we feel we must be a responsible company and follow government guidelines.
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If you can’t wait any longer and you really want train outdoors with one of our trainers, we are offering personal training sessions across London. We are mobile so we can train you at your local park or your private outdoor space. Check out all the info here and book in your free consultation.

We also have a great offer at the moment where you can split the cost of a personal training session with a friend! So why not achieve your goals together! Just send us an email if this is something you are interested in and we will pair you up with the right trainer.

Our online hub is still going strong and our weekly live classes will continue until we can re launch in person classes again.

We can’t wait to train you outside in the parks very soon! Let's make this an awesome summer of Boot Camp!
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The Reality of Getting Ripped

2/28/2017

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 So, you want to get ripped?

Everyone wants to look and feel good during the warm summer months, and have the confidence to show off their ripped and toned body on the beach, right? But, are they willing to put in the hard work and dedication that is required to achieve the body or physique of their dreams? There are a lot of harsh truths to be considered when looking to losing fat and getting ripped - this post will take you through the reality behind getting ripped and having the body you always wanted.
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*For someone to get into good shape and look ‘ripped’, their body fat level must get low enough for their muscles to become more visible. Fat loss is a crucial aspect of getting ripped, and should be a key component of any programme. Building and maintaining muscle is also a major aspect of getting ‘ripped’, so following a specific diet and training programme is important* 

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Summer VS Winter Training Outdoors - Which is better?

1/3/2017

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​There’s no doubt that exercising outdoors can benefit your mind, your body, and your health. This post will cover all the benefits and tips for training outdoors in the Summer and Winter months, and will hopefully give anyone who has any negative thoughts a more positive outlook on training outdoors, whatever the weather.
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Training outdoors in the middle of the Summer season can be delightful, but training in the depths of Winter is too cold and dangerous!? Feeble excuses range from ‘it’s too dark and wet’ to “you could end up freezing in the cold’. Next up will be ‘melting in the rain”! Just NO, please stop! Training outdoors during the Summer and Winter seasons can be fun and exciting, although each of them come with different benefits and challenges. By taking the right approach and the necessary precautions with your training, you can workout effectively and efficiently whatever the season! 

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GET FIT WITH HIIT - UPDATED

12/2/2016

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When people think of cardiovascular exercise, they think of long boring jogs or spending an hour on an elliptical machine. Other people avoid doing cardio as they don’t want to ‘lose muscle’ and end up with a skinny or smaller physique, and feel they would be better off doing a weight lifting session instead. This is all perfectly fine, there are ways around doing cardio, but the most efficient and effective way to keep healthy, fit and to help burn off any excess or unwanted fat is by doing some form of cardio along with weight sessions.
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Let me tell you about a cardio approach that will allow you to keep your muscle, lose fat and get fitter in a short amount of time. HIIT training, also known as High Intensity Interval Training is an interval training method that involves short and intense anaerobic bursts of exercise with low intensity recovery periods. It requires you to give your max effort (80 -100%) during working sets, getting your heart rate level as high as possible. This form of training requires you to be strong mentally and physically - if you don’t know your limits, this will certainly show you them!

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4 Ways for A Woman To Help Make Every Sweat Count

11/8/2016

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Guest Author Tara Adlestone from Missfits Nutrition. 
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1. Post workout protein shakes

Protein is a vital ingredient in the success of toning your body and is integral for the recovery of muscles after a workout. During a workout, your muscles break down and the function of protein is to build back and replenish them in time for your next gym session.


Drinking a protein shake after your exercise session enhances the rate at which your muscles recover and consequently you will tone up faster and more effectively. Have you ever heard of the ‘window of opportunity’? This theory has become gold dust in the fitness industry and essentially means that you have a critical 30-40-minute time frame to consume your post workout protein and carbs to replenish the body with essential amino acids, which in turn replenishes your muscles after a brutal workout.

​Often women associate protein with bulking, however with the right type of protein women can see amazing benefits alongside their training. The reason why a man is able to bulk at a much faster rate than a woman is because men not only have testosterone but also drink shakes with excess calories and high amounts of protein, carbs and sugars than a woman would ordinarily drink and couple this with a heavy weightlifting routine.

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Controlling Your Environment - The 5 Step Strategy You're Probably Not Using

10/12/2016

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Life’s too important to leave it to chance. If you’re reading this then you clearly want to feel awesome physically and mentally. You may not necessarily want to become an olympic athlete, but you just want to be the best version of yourself. What with so many distractions, advertisements and the influence of those around us, being the best version of you can sometimes be hard to achieve. 

I personally love improving, learning and developing different areas of my life. I’m constantly tweaking the little things and asking myself the right questions to get to where I want to be. 

An often overlooked strategy I use personally & implement with all of my 1 on 1 clients is giving people the tools to control their environment. I have put together 5 of the most popular areas to focus on. 
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5 Reasons why you should go on a Fitness Retreat

9/19/2016

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If you’re into health and fitness (who isn’t...?!), we think everyone should go on a health & fitness retreat at least once. We’ve just come back from our trip to South of France, and the trip was amazing.

We’ve come up with our 5 best reasons why your next holiday should be a fitness retreat.

Check them out... 
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3 Step Strategy to get back on track after falling off the wagon. 

8/30/2016

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You know the drill, you’re on track, eating well and training hard. You’re making positive changes, and you are starting to notice the results. So far so good! 
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Then something comes up, a party, works drinks, or you have a crazy moment when you end up neck deep in a bucket of ice cream! 
One treat leads to another, which leads to a total cheat weekend. For some it doesn’t stop there, it can go on for weeks & even months before they start another programme. 

But what if it didn’t have to be this way? What if, every time you made a mistake, you could nip it in the bud, learn from it, and make sure it doesn’t happen again. 
Because let’s face it, you will mistakes. No matter how well you plan your workouts and prep on a Sunday, there will be times when you trip up. 

I have used this strategy with my personal clients and online programmes for the past few years. It’s so simply, but if you use it immediately after your mistake it works wonders. ​

Let me explain it to you. 

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Sitting down may be Killing you.... or not....

8/5/2016

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We got a call from Sky news a few days ago, who wanted to speak to an expert about the recent studies that link sitting down for pro-longed periods of time, with a whole range of health issues and an increase of death! 

Sounds serious, and it is really when you look some of the stats in the recent findings. 

We've done our best to break it down for you, and provide a few actionable ideas to help. 

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Diary - Swift Retreat in the Pyrenees

7/29/2016

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Myself and a group of Swift clients have just come back from our Boot Camp retreat in the pyrenees, in the south of France. This wasn't your typical starvation diet plan, or PTI knocking on your door at 530am. This was an action packed 4 day trip full of awesome activities, plenty of sweat, and even more laughs.

Read all about the trip, and check out some of the pics...

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Not getting Results? This might be why...

7/28/2016

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I wanted to share my thoughts today on how you can achieve successful changes to your body. Whether it's weight loss, gaining lean muscle, or simply sorting out your diet, the concepts are the same.

Having been in this industry for 8 years now, I always hear stories about why people struggle. More often than not, it's not the lack of knowledge, or willingness to workout (although sometimes it can be).
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The majority of the time, it's overwhelm and willpower that buckles first.

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NEW Brockwell Park Boot Camp

7/28/2016

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We're really excited to announce the launch of our latest boot camp in Brockwell Park which is launching on 1st August.

Brockwell Park has been on our radar for some time, it's always at the top of the list whenever we ask you guys which new parks you would like.

It will be have a full timetable from day one, with morning, evening and weekend sessions.

You can check the timetable here.
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We're launching this new camp as a Franchise with Connor Mclaren at the helm. Connor has been hugely popular with our boot camps over the last year, and we're really proud to be working together on this.

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Royal Parks Half Marathon

7/28/2016

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Royal Parks Half Marathon – Sunday 9th October 2016
Set yourself a goal and join the Starfish team for one of the UK’s most popular half marathons, taking place right in the centre of London. Starting in Hyde Park, the course takes runners on a scenic route through Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James's Park. With paths lined with cheering crowds, this is an atmospheric race and certainly a day to remember!

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How to Lose Weight: 124 Quick Tips and Hacks on How to Lose Weight.

2/12/2016

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It's the question that's asked a lot. How to Lose Weight. You see, there's a million different ways to do it, however when you look a little deeper, so much of the advice out there is conflicting. It's not surprising most people are left feeling a little frustrated and not knowing which is the best method for them. 

I've been in the fitness industry for the best part of a decade, helping hundreds of people lose weight, and transform their bodes & ultimately lives. Losing weight isn't rocket science, anyone can do it. So why do so many find it so hard? It could be the sheer amount of advice out there, or simply not having enough of the right advice for you.  

What I've done here is simplify the best 124 tips, trick and hacks which I have used with my clients over the years. I give the same advice to my celeb clients, and to the full time mothers I work with, it's all really useful information which you can use today.

Commit to a few of these tips each week, and let's get you in the best shape of your life.  

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Swift Latest - Christmas and New Year

12/15/2015

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Check out the latest news including: Christmas and New Year Timetable. Plus some Brand New Workouts coming in 2016. 

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Meet the Team - Charlotte Evans

12/8/2015

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Charlotte was born and raised in the beautiful countryside of Devon. She has always loved being active outdoors, whether it's running along country lanes, hiking across the coastal paths, or doing a beach workout.
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Charlotte’s career into the fitness industry came after her studies in Mental Health Nursing at Oxford Brookes University. After 10 years in this field, she decided to become a Personal Trainer to include her love and passion for exercise into her work and to continue to help others. Charlotte now owns her own company called Sole2Soul, which takes a holistic approach to people’s health and fitness as it supports both the physical and psychological needs of the person.


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Meet the Team - Hannah Mitchell

12/7/2015

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Hannah took a flying start into the fitness industry in her late teens as a formation wingwalker where she gracefully performed acrobatics on the top of a bi-plane at shows across the UK and Europe. Following her success Hannah perpetuated her passion for fitness and qualified as a Personal Trainer specialising in kettlebell training, spinning, nutrition and group classes. She made her mark in the fitness industry starting out as a trainer at Matt Roberts Personal Training and now spends her days as a freelance PT in London as well as working abroad at Jason Vales's Juicing Retreat.

Hannah throws herself at every practice to ensure she has a wide range of expertise across the board. She has achieved everything from a 30 day hot yoga challenge, climbing the three peaks in 24 hours, she regularly partakes in runs and most recently competed in the UKBFF bikini body bodybuilding competition.

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4 Steps to Becoming Your Own Diet Coach 

12/7/2015

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You’ve heard it a million times before, but it’s true. You can’t out train a bad diet. In other words, no matter how often or how hard you workout, the results you get won’t be as good if it’s not matched with good nutrition. 
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Often the focus for nutrition is all about weight loss, and transforming ones image. Having a good diet can certainly help with that. However, the benefits of eating well far outreach losing a few kilos. We’re talking everything from huge increases in energy to curing serious illnesses. 
I love the phrase “food is medicine”. I honestly think that so many of our daily health concerns can be helped and even solved by focusing on your diet. Simply by being open to this idea, you give yourself a chance of achieving ultimate health. ​

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4 Amazingly Different Ideas to get you in Awesome Shape that you will LOVE. 

11/23/2015

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When people embark on losing a bit of weight, or improving their fitness levels, it’s the same barriers that come up time and time again. Boredom, motivation, time, not wanting it enough, will power.

Everyone’s good initially, “Will Power” on it’s own can actually get you pretty far. But then you get that craving, or the temptation to add in an extra rest day. We get it, food tastes good, and chilling out is nice, so we’d better give you a good reason to workout and eat well. 
​That’s exactly what we’ve done. ​

We’ve come up with 4 amazing ideas that will switch up your thinking, and get you in amazing shape in the process. Give your Will Power a break, and get some Super Charged Motivation that will push you further than any motivational quote on facebook will ever do.

​You will love this! 
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Why you Should STOP Counting Calories if you Want to Lose any Weight

11/9/2015

 
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Coming from a Personal Trainer, this may sound very strange to you. But it’s one of the first things I tell my clients when they start working with me.

As you can imagine, the gasps of horror entail, and pleads about being able to keep myfitnesspal.

​Everyone seems shocked at this, but seriously, if you want to lose weight, and keep it off for ever, then you have to stop Counting Calories.


​Let me give you a REAL LIFE example.

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Summer Body’s are Created in the Winter 

10/26/2015

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You know that feeling, when it get’s to that first day of summer, it’s Warm, everyone’s got a spring in their step.

​I Love that time of year. 
It’s around this time, my inbox get’s put through it’s paces, with people letting me know, they have 5 weeks until their holiday, can I work my magic. You get the idea. 
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It’s pretty hard to make any big, long lasting transformations in that time, and I always then get clients saying “I wish I’d started sooner”. 

I always think the same thing, and I’m sure I’m not alone. 
Why not start a few months earlier?

​There’s a few benefits to creating your Summer body in the Winter. Here’s my top 5 which I Guarantee will convince You..... 

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Start Again

10/12/2015

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There’s an advert going around on social media with Richie Mccaw, for those who don’t know, Richie is an All black rugby player, amazing player, athlete and role model. Don’t worry, this isn’t a blog about Rugby, (don’t mention England rugby to me please....) 

Anyway, each day, and before every game, without fail he writes 2 words, every time. 

Start Again. 

What does that mean? I hear you ask.

It’s about not resting on your past successes or failures. It’s about not taking anything from granted. It’s wiping the slate clean. 


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Don't Eat Junk Food - SOS

9/22/2015

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If you're reading this, then I think it's safe to say, you enjoy a bit too much Junk food. Well you say you enjoy it, but that's just one of the 4 excuses most people eat too much junk food. 

In this blog, I'm going to share those 4 excuses, and I will attempt to convince you to not eat Junk food. It's a big ask, but I reckon I can sway you! 

Let's go! 


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You’re thinking about Exercise all wrong....

8/18/2015

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It hit my last week. I was feeling stressed out & frustrated. Nothing major going on, there are certainly worst things going on in the world. It was just one of those days. 

I knew this, but no matter how much I told myself everything was actually fine, I couldn’t shake it. My solution when anything like this happens? Go Workout. 

There’s a phrase you’ve probably seen around 

“You’re only one workout from a good mood”. That for me, is spot on. 

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5 easy things you can do today that will instantly accelerate your weight loss results.

7/27/2015

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Let’s face it, when you’re trying to lose weight, the idea of a few easy suggestions to speed things up a notch is always welcome. I know, I know, not another article about 5 top tips, but seriously, you can do these things so easily, and they do make a BIG difference if you stick at it. 

If you have worked with me before whether with my 1-1 coaching, or group 28 day challenges, you will know I am all about creating long lasting habits, which you can maintain. That’s the key isn’t it? 
For me, a good weight loss plan is mainly built of things you can maintain on a long term basis. What good is a diet plan which you hate, and will drop the minute you hit your target weight? Nothing, as you will fall into the yoyo diet trap faster than you can imagine. 

Here’s my suggestions for what you can do TODAY, not next week, or tomorrow, or when you finish the big work project, I mean today. 

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