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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