Someone recently asked me, “Why do you still train so much? You’re already fit.” It’s a fair question. But for me, exercise isn’t just about getting fit. It’s about maintaining my fitness, looking after my health and keeping myself capable of doing the things I enjoy. Fitness isn’t something we achieve once and then keep forever. Our bodies respond to what we ask of them, and maintaining and improving our fitness means continuing to move and challenge ourselves. But when we t

Everyone knows broccoli has a reputation for being a “superfood”, but once you understand why and see how it can support your health, it becomes easier to actively include it. And if you don’t like broccoli, there are plenty of other options! Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. I eat at least three of these every day, sometimes twice a day. That probably sounds quite boring to most people, especially if you’re not a fan, b

Most people I work with struggle to eat lunch - usually due to not stopping work, not knowing what to eat, not planning ahead and also not feeling they are hungry for lunch. Following on from my energy post I want to remind you that sometimes eating when you’re not hungry is ok - because it will stop you losing control of your hunger or fatigue later in the day when you haven’t eaten all day and your body is screaming for energy - thats usually when the biscuits get destroyed

You don’t always need another coffee. Sometimes you need to eat. We often think about energy as something we can buy or consume — an energy drink, another coffee, a pre-workout or the latest supplement promising to make us feel more energetic. But your body already has an incredibly sophisticated system for producing energy. So rather than looking for another quick fix, let’s go back to the basics. Where does our energy come from? Our bodies produce energy inside our cell

There’s something I talk to my clients about a lot, and it’s probably one of the least exciting pieces of advice I give you: Get your steps in. Not because I’m obsessed with 10,000 steps, and not because I think walking replaces your strength training or your other exercise. It’s because I think we massively underestimate how much our everyday movement contributes to how we feel, our fitness and, for many people, their ability to lose and maintain weight. You can train

This week is Know Your Numbers Week, so I’m checking my clients’ blood pressure during their sessions. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. When your blood pressure is measured, you’ll usually be given two numbers: Systolic pressure – the pressure when your heart contracts and pumps blood. Diastolic pressure – the pressure when your heart relaxes between beats.

As we move into a new month, if you are starting a new phase of PT with me, returning after a break over the summer holidays, or just beginning your fitness journey, I want to bring your attention back to something I talk about a lot: Eating enough protein — and often, eating more. Most of my clients are working towards better health and longevity. That might mean increasing muscle mass for strength, improving energy, reducing pain, minimising injuries and niggles, or simply

My One Year Journey of Pilates with V Health & Fitness By Liam Hanlon A year ago, I found myself in a place I never expected. Following a significant elbow injury in July 2024, which eventually required surgery, I was at a psychological low. Despite my best efforts to keep training, I was watching my upper body strength gradually wither away due to the limited resistance I could manage. I felt frustrated, stuck, and genuinely feared I would never return to full strength or mo

Because after calories, getting enough protein is the most important factor in reaching your goals - whether that’s fat loss, muscle gain, recovery, or performance. I talk about protein a lot with my clients and members (like a broken record) because if they’re not used to eating enough or don’t understand why they need it, it can be hard to hit their target. As a starting point, I advise aiming for at least 100g of protein per day - you’ll feel the benefits. I recommend this

V Health & Fitness is not just a gym - have a look at the 5 pillars of health that are looked at to improve your deep health.

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