Eat For You Dietitian

Quite a change from my regular gym classes at my budget gym. I’ve trialled the new F45 gym based in Ealing through there 7-day free trial (as many classes as you want) in the middle of August.

I’ve seen the brand pop up on my instagram with several locations established in central London. The idea behind the PT style gym is 45 minute HIIT workouts with funky names. Some cardio-based and strength training which are the ones I tried during the first week of opening. In my opinion they were probably the best gym classes I’ve ever been to. Quick bursts, followed my quick rest and then repeat for 45 minutes. 2 personal trainers go around to help with form and I managed to pick up a few tips from them.

Unfortunately the actual membership they offered, despite discounted was twice current monthly gym membership PER WEEK. As much as I wanted to make it work it is definitely out of my budget. How do people afford this on a regular basis? I want to save on a monthly basis, aiming to buy a house in the next couple years and keep something away for a rainy day.

Going back to my previous gym it just wasn’t the same as you can imagine. Exercise classes are key to my fitness regimen as I hate trying to make up a routine by myself so that’s when I thought I’d give Fiit a try. Who else has heard of this online platform of never ending classes by your favourite instagram personal trainers providing strength, cardio and rebalance workouts.

My first class was on 28th August straight away after signing up, then I received my lightning HDMI cable to be able to connect my iPhone to my tv and my Fiit heart rate monitor. In 13 days I’ve done 11 classes. I absolutely love it! And I live in a studio flat so there are no excuses of space issues coming from me. So far I’ve done strength with Chessie King, cardio workouts, my favourite with Tyrone Brennand accompanied by Binky Felstead who gives you that bit extra motivation and a lot of power and vinyasa yoga with Cat Meffan.

25 minutes and 40 minute classes to choose from and a wide variety of personal trainers to choose from in the comfort of your own home. Alongside running in my local park and along the Thames path Fiit is my new platform to continue motivation. As when I don’t feel like a full on cardio workout that ends up in me sweating like a beast I can do a 40 minute vinyasa yoga class which is not as easy as everyone thinks and is also about core and balance.

Pricing for me is important, so at £20 a month (66p a day) I am not complaining with that at all. All you need is a mat, comfy clothes, water close by and a bit of space to jump up and side to side.

Officially a 28 day countdown to my first attempt at a full marathon in Budapest. I say attempt because you never know on the day and I battle with preventing migraines and gastrointestinal symptoms during my long runs which I continuously try manage in different ways.

My tips:

1. Hydration, hydration always, before, during and after running. During runs I sip in small amounts as I know too much in one go is too heavy for my stomach and impacts my speed
2. SiS isotonic energy gels. On my last long run I took one gel an hour. Luckily I tolerate them well.
3. Breathing, in through the nose and out through the mouth. Practising yoga helps me manage this on long runs.
4. 4head stick which I put on my forehead when I feel I’m overheating. Perfect for cooling
5. Burts bees lip balm 😋😋 just cos I hate dry lips.

Consistency is key. 80% nutrition and 20% physical activity