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Hi, Only four areas of England are still seeing an increase in Covid-19 cases, the latest NHS data show. Of the 151 places listed by NHS Digital, only Plymouth, Torbay, Derby and St Helens saw infections rise over the latest period measured. However, these four areas have only risen by a relatively small amount. These most recent figures are for the seven-day rolling average up to January 14, and the decrease is a comparison with the seven-day rolling average to the previous day. The number in brackets is the number of cases per 100,000 people. Where cases are still rising Plymouth 7% (293.8 cases per 100,000 people) Torbay 2% (234.1) Derby 2% (648.7) St Helens 1% (806.3) At a regional level, cases continue to decrease across England, with London,…

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Hi, The biggest vaccination programme in British history is currently underway On 4 January, Boris Johnson said: "By the middle of February we expect to have offered the first vaccine dose to everyone in the four top priority groups identified by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)." There are 13.9 million people in the top four priority groups who, if the government target is met, will be inoculated by 15 February. The vaccine will be distributed to these groups in the following order, according to the list drawn up by the JCVI: 1 - Residents in a care home for older adults and their carers 2 - Those aged 80 and over and frontline health and social care workers 3 - Those aged…

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Hi, Okay, so this newsletter - the final newsletter of the year - is going to be a bit of a mixed bag. Hopefully there'll be something for everyone. One of the articles will discuss what should you eat to lose fat and gain muscle. Another article is about HIIT. And I will also discuss how fat loss is not the only goal for the New Year. Everybody who continued to pay their DD during the 4 week lockdown 5/11 to 2/12 is entitled to a free 1-2-1 personal training. Please contact us to arrange this. Next week, there's a winter bulking plan. So that's something to look forward to. First off, let's smash out some special offers. In the past, we've done…

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Hi, Have you been smashing your workouts lately? Logging and sticking within your calories? Have you been feeling strong and motivated? Are you feeling better about yourself because of the progress you feel you've made? Are your clothes starting to fit better? But then you step on the scale and you've GAINED weight? Don't be discouraged! The number on the scale is irrelevant to how you are feeling. The scale only tells you how much gravity has an effect on you. Scales have a negative connotation behind them that biomechanically and physiologically pre-dispose you to negative feelings associated with it no matter what the scale reads. I hope all of the above makes sense but if you have any questions please come and…

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Hi, Spot reduction is a myth. Spot reduction is the misconception that targeting a specific area helps you burn fat in that specific place. We have been living in a society which has largely embraced and held up being supermodel small/skinny as the benchmark for beauty. The global rise celebrating curves has been a great shift to witness and certainly breaks the mould of what society considers beautiful. However, on the other side of the spectrum, not all people are born curvy (flat tummy and big behinds and smaller waists) or with an hourglass figure. Today, many people want to know the secret to lose tummy fat while still maintaining their curves. But you can't get rid of abdominal fat by doing…

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Hi, A member once asked if they should just stop eating if they wanted to lose weight. Well, erm, yeah I guess that'd work. But so would botchulism, and I wouldn't recommend that either. Some people want to lose weight as quickly as possible. However, if you severely restrict your calories you will end up in trouble. To lose weight you have to consume fewer calories than your body actually needs. But if you do this by eating very little and starving yourself in the process, your body will start to work against you and do everything in its power to survive. And the less you eat, the worse it gets. That is why we recommend using a calorie deficit of no…

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Hi, I am not a mental health practitioner. But being a personal trainer means you often have to connect with people in a personal context. People will confide in you or talk about things they wouldn't talk about with their friends or family. Sometimes it's a bit like being a Church confessional. Behind all the jokes and the banter you have to actually care about people. You have to want them to succeed and be happy. November has always been a rough month for people's mental health and throwing a winter lockdown into the mix will exacerbate the issue. So as a personal trainer, I can't diagnose or treat any mental health issues - but I can do my utmost to…

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Hi,, Life is changing for us all for a little while. But just another 16 days until this lockdown ends. Think about how you can adapt and create positive new routines - try to engage in useful activities (such as cleaning, cooking or exercise) or meaningful activities (such as reading or calling a friend) Do things you enjoy: Focussing on your favourite hobby, learning something new or simply taking time to relax indoors should give you some relief from anxious thoughts and feelings and can boost your mood. Set goals: Setting goals and achieving them gives a sense of control and purpose - think about things you want or need to do that you can still do at home. Keep your mind active: Read,…

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Hi, Understandably we have been receiving a huge amount of phone calls and emails seeking clarification regarding Lockdown 2: The Sequel. It is our understanding that as of yet, nothing that was announced during last night's briefing has been voted on in Parliament or has been passed in law. We have not yet been given any official communication whatsoever from central Government, local Government or our governing body and therefore we currently have no more information than anyone else. Our plan from here is to watch what happens in Parliament tomorrow, find out what gets passed in law, wait for official communication, and then we can make some decisions on how best to move forward. This isn't about us choosing to close; we would stay…

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