Mark’s blog

My name is Mark Westbrook, I have 13 years experience in the fitness industry working in a variety of exclusive health spa’s at various levels, including supervisory and management. My Personal Training history includes training both physical and mentally challenged clients, doctors, producers / directors, celebrities, elderly and sportsmen and woman. My Health and Fitness qualifications / certifications include: Premier Fitness diploma, Alan Herdman Pilates, Speedo aqua fitness, Boxercise, NSCR indoor studio cycling and Exercise to music. A member of the Register of Exercise Professionals REPS (R0068889) and also as a pool plant professional through the ISRM ( RoPPP’s). Currently I teach classes, Free lance but my main role as a foster carer takes priority. If you are interested in personal training this can be arranged and please contact me for more information.

What I aim to do is help provide advice on health and fitness, so you can take the approach that is right for you. No sparkly new trends or money making nonsense products.

Aqua Classes… Do they really work?

Posted on April 10, 2012

The benefits of Aqua Exercise. Warm water pressure helps to block pain receptors, making it ideal for persons post surgery. (back, hip, knee, shoulder etc) Water works to keep you buoyant meaning the exercise is less weight bearing. This means there … Continue reading →

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Sugar – Poison, Drug or both?

Posted on March 13, 2012

 What is all the Fuss about Sugar! Its just Sugar right? Our World is infested with Sugar in many forms, in Soft Drinks, over Pills, in Medications, Sweets, Syrups, Sauces the list goes on… Have you ever hit the pause … Continue reading →

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Take Away? or Take that Take Aways?

Posted on March 2, 2012

Its Friday…. I have had 3 Text Messages from Takeaway Pizza Companies! 4 Flyers through the door from fast food companies At least 10 people say they are going for takeout today!! Thats 17 opportunities to justify a take away tonight … Continue reading →

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Alkaline – Stay Phit on the inside out.

Posted on January 18, 2012

So we are now well into January 2012… Christmas, chocolates, fizzy drinks, cakes and desserts are no longer for many people as they head towards a new years promise of weight loss and being healthier. On the Subject of health … Continue reading →

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Thoughts are Things

Posted on December 14, 2011

Everything starts with a thought or energy, if you will. What you eat drink or do starts with a thought. (your thoughts about food/drink are the first stage of digestion, this goes on to enrich or infect, your whole mind body and spirit) … Continue reading →

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Heart news and Information

Posted on December 8, 2011

One of the most popular discussions in the Health and Fitness world is how to keep your Heart Healthy.  What ever the latest news is, it is always good to exercise to help your heart stay in tip top shape. Here … Continue reading →

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Over 40% of Cancers through Lifestyle Choices try something new Today

Posted on December 7, 2011

Today the BBC reported on Cancer UKs latest news that over 40% of cancers are through neglect of positive lifestyle choices, Smoking, Alcohol, Lack of Exercise and lack of Nutrition. Making simple lifestyle choices using the opportunities that day to day life presents us with, as in my previous … Continue reading →

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Life is motion, so move!

Posted on December 6, 2011

Exercise is often an afterthought in today’s modern, upbeat, stressed society. The stress of work, family, children and more in this never slowing world of technology, is often the reason for people to excuse exercising. Being aware of the many … Continue reading →

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