Apr 7, 2013

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Beyond the Crest of a Wave | When Expectations Mee...

Beyond the Crest of a Wave | When Expectations Meet Reality

Today, I want to address an issue that has been cropping up more and more, with both my online and offline clients: Unrealistic Expectations!   When people get a new surge of motivation or flutter of excitement over a goal or new chapter in life, expectations become somewhat distorted.  Unfortunately, after a little time has lapsed, and the...

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Apr 2, 2013

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Strong Curves | The Women’s Training Manual ...

Strong Curves | The Women’s Training Manual | My Review

Hey everyone, Today I get to bring you great news ... Strong Curves has finally been released! Being friends with the authors has meant I have heard about the book taking shape over the last couple of years.  I knew it was going to be a real treasure for anyone to own but I am especially thrilled...

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Mar 29, 2013

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Lighten the Load | “De-Load...

Lighten the Load | “De-Load” Workout Routine

  Hi everyone, Firstly, I meant to post this yesterday, but I...

Mar 21, 2013

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Creating Your Own Home Training Prog...

Creating Your Own Home Training Program | Build it Yourself

One of the biggest mistakes people make in trying to get stronger or meet...

Mar 13, 2013

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“Down & Dirty” Lift...

“Down & Dirty” Lifting Session | Home Workout Routine

Hi all, Before you get worried about my choice of workout title, let me...

Mar 5, 2013

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Looking Down the Lens at Myself | My...

Looking Down the Lens at Myself | My Photo-shoot

When I first decided to get another set of professional photos taken (before...

Feb 28, 2013

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Barbell Strength Workout | Lower Bod...

Barbell Strength Workout | Lower Body Focus and Conditioning Bonus

Hi everyone, When my cold lifted, I decided to try a different style of...

Feb 22, 2013

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Not All Personal Trainers are Made E...

Not All Personal Trainers are Made Equal

Time for a short rant ... This week, I had an eye-opening experience when I...

Feb 14, 2013

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Build it Up | Kettlebell and Body We...

Build it Up | Kettlebell and Body Weight Pyramid Workout

Hi everyone, Since moving house, I have had to become super organised...

Feb 11, 2013

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Inspired by Lucy | A Letter About Su...

Inspired by Lucy | A Letter About Success

Hi everyone, I thought I'd start this week with a muscle-motivating (and...

Feb 7, 2013

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Another Day, Another HIIT | Full Bod...

Another Day, Another HIIT | Full Body Workout Routine

Hi everyone, Remind me never to accumulate so much stuff every again!...

Jan 24, 2013

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Balanced Full Body Workout | Kettleb...

Balanced Full Body Workout | Kettlebell and Body Weight Routine

Hey all, This could very well be the last workout I film in this...

Jan 21, 2013

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Creating a Balanced Workout Routine

Creating a Balanced Workout Routine

  Hi everyone, These days I'm not big into ranting, but today I...

Jan 17, 2013

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No Journey’s End | Kettlebell ...

No Journey’s End | Kettlebell Interval Routine

Hey all, It's 12.30 in the morning and I am just starting to type this up!...

Jan 11, 2013

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Lights, Camera, ACTION! Kettlebell I...

Lights, Camera, ACTION! Kettlebell Interval Routine

Hi everyone, <--- Don't forget to check out Get Glutes. Today is the...

Jan 7, 2013

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Swing Here, Swing There | Kettlebell...

Swing Here, Swing There | Kettlebell HIIT Routine

  Hey everyone! I feel like a stranger bringing you a workout;...

Jan 3, 2013

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Time to Get Glutes | A Booty for Lif...

Time to Get Glutes | A Booty for Life! Membership Site Launch

Over the past 3 months, I have kept this project to myself and it's been...

Dec 22, 2012

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Plan B | Impromptu Kettlebell HIIT W...

Plan B | Impromptu Kettlebell HIIT Workout

Hey all, Do you ever try and make the excuse that you don't have time...

Dec 18, 2012

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Jingle Bells | Kettlebell Circuit Ho...

Jingle Bells | Kettlebell Circuit Home Workout Routine

Hi all, Can you believe it is only 1 week until Christmas day?  I am super...

Dec 17, 2012

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Personal Training Discount Offer! | Commit to Lift!

  For anyone living in the Belfast area, I am running a special...

Dec 14, 2012

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FAQ: How Often Should I Train / Work...

FAQ: How Often Should I Train / Work Out?

Actually the real FAQ is "Marianne, how often do you train?", but I am...

Dec 11, 2012

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Ultimate Home Strength Training Rout...

Ultimate Home Strength Training Routine | With Tabata Finisher

Hi everyone, Getting this week off to a great start with a killer...

Dec 7, 2012

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Monster Workout | Kettlebell and Bod...

Monster Workout | Kettlebell and Body Weight Strength Routine

Hi all, Firstly, can I ask: do you like the new comment area using...

Dec 4, 2012

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Beginner’s Fitness Journey | A...

Beginner’s Fitness Journey | A real-life example (my mum)

Hi everyone, Firstly, I must apologize for not posting this last week.  I...

Nov 27, 2012

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Hotel Based Workout | Full Body Kett...

Hotel Based Workout | Full Body Kettlebell HIIT Routine

Hi everyone, Since my last post, I have traveled to the other end of...

Nov 20, 2012

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Make Your Mark | Kettlebell Circuit ...

Make Your Mark | Kettlebell Circuit Routine

Hi everyone, The title of today's is to remind us all to make...

Nov 15, 2012

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Liar Liar! How Do You Talk to Yourse...

Liar Liar! How Do You Talk to Yourself?

Have you ever stopped and thought about the things you tell yourself and...

Nov 13, 2012

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Less is More | Full Body Kettlebell ...

Less is More | Full Body Kettlebell Home Workout Routine

Hi everyone, A few weeks ago, I went along to a friend's gym where the...

Nov 6, 2012

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Step It Up | Kettlebell Workout Rout...

Step It Up | Kettlebell Workout Routine and Update

Hi everyone, What a week I have had! My friend, Rog Law was over visiting,...

Oct 30, 2012

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Lower Body Mobility Drill | Restorin...

Lower Body Mobility Drill | Restoring Movement

Hi all, As promised, here is the mobility routine I am currently doing....