Mid Devon Personal Training & Nutrition

07/06/2025

Don’t fall for the intolerance test marketing; it’s the same as anything that appears to be a quick fix…. Don’t believe the hype! 

16/02/2025

New class 🔔 ‼️

08/01/2025

Want to improve your strength, balance, posture?
I have one space available in my physiotherapist-led Seated & Standing Pilates group.
Starting Friday 10th January, 11am at Winkleigh Village Hall.
Message me for more info.

18/12/2024

See related editorial by Fenton and Pa in this issue.

30/11/2024

Did you know most of your suffering is confirming you are safe?

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The short version is to be very clear about the reason for your suffering

If it is in the room with you then it is very real and demands your attention

If it is not in the room with you, then your mind has wandered to the realms of memory or imagination

The longer version - only when now is completely safe does the mind have the option to wander across time and we can learn a powerful lesson from this

In an emergency, all of your resources and attention are required to deal with the situation

99% of our lives we do not face these situations and forget that we are often completely safe

In fact, so safe that your security guard decides to wander off and dig up your past or worry about your future because it can stand down for a moment

When you are aware of this you really get to understand that most of the time nothing is wrong and you are suffering the movies of your mind and the emotions they create

The fastest way to ground yourself here is with 3 simple questions -

1 - Where am I?
2 - What am I doing?
3 - How do I feel?

These aim to bring your conscious attention back to this moment and the illusion of something you have to deal with falls away once you realise this

Reminding yourself you are completely safe will also have a powerful impact on other areas of your life, if you find you are always wired, on edge, or anxious for no reason

Have a great weekend 🙂

23/10/2024

18/10/2024

“six minutes of vigorous exercise or 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per day could help lower the risk of heart disease even in people who were highly sedentary for more than 11 hours a day.”

Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel. Standing desks have become a popular option among office workers, and in other industries like retail, wo...

23/08/2024

When you fixate on what you CAN'T control, you get stuck in a negativity zone.

Progress stalls, and life feels harder than it should. ⁠
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On the other hand, by placing your attention on what you CAN control, you'll feel calmer and more capable of slaying your day.⁠
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BTW there’s probably more stuff within your control than you may think.⁠
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Give us a 👍 or 👎 if you agree or disagree? ⁠

Worth noting: Our coaches and clients tell us that doing this spheres of control exercise for yourself can be life-changing.

Just make three lists of things you have 1) no control over, 2) some control over, and 2) total control over.

Then focus on those things you can actually control.

And if you want to learn more highly-effective ways to cope with the ups and downs of life—whether for yourself or to help others—check out our Level 1 Sleep, Stress Management, and Recover Coaching Certification at the link below:
bit.ly/3HiYdRZ

18/07/2024

01/02/2024

25/11/2023

🌟Habits are formed when we carry out a pattern of behaviour or thinking that we deem to be successful. Therefore, if we try something out and it works, we will keep repeating it. Even if this isn't a helpful habit.

What habits would you like to replace?

16/04/2023

Good to see this important female life transition starting to be talked about more publicly and holistically