Sharon Morrow

159 posts

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Weight Training Without Weights

With gyms closed up and down the country and the demand for dumbells and kettlebells at an all time high. You’ll be lucky to find an online retailer that have some weights in stock at the minute. Rather than wait for orders to be fulfilled or pay over the odds […]

Season For Sneezin’

Thankfully as the lockdown restrictions are lifting, I’m able to return to some outdoor PT sessions at the studio! Sadly this has brought with it the seasonal allergy demon HAYFEVER. My symptoms range from sneezing fits, runny nose, itchy throat and ears. The irritation drives me crazy and let’s be […]

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Why Do We Get ‘Chubby Tummy’ at Menopause?

As a female myself entering the 3rd Age of life, the above question terrifies me. It’s one of the most common complaints I hear regarding menopause, so what exactly is causing it and how can we prevent it? You could try typing the words ‘flat tummy’ into google, but be […]

Staying Calm During Uncertainty

It’s difficult to write about anything other than COVID-19 when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and concerns about what is happening around us is overwhelming. Undoubtably there are going to be concerns about the health of ourselves and loved ones, the virus spreading and the finacial impact it […]

Charity Valentines Ball Raises Over £7K!

A spectacular evening was had, for three amazing charities! After successfully receiving a charity place in this years Virgin London Marathon for Make-A-Wish UK, the commitment to raise the required £2000 was on! Two of my friends had also received charity places for Autism East Midlands and Meningitis Research Foundation. […]

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Rethink Your Drink

You only need to walk down any high street to see we are a nation of coffee and tea drinkers. Superstores are franchising in popular coffee shop chains to serve customers their favourite beverage, but just how aware are we of what we are consuming and the affects it has […]

10 Ways To Keep To Your Fitness Plan

September is often like a mini January. Many people have had the summer off, been away on holiday or just found their mojo again and set new goals. Whatever the reason, this 10 point guide will give you handy hints to keep your fitness plan in the fast lane. 1. […]

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The Real Effects of a High Fat Diet

Born in 1979 can only mean this year I turned 40! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t really looking forward to it, but since being here, it’s actually ok. In fact, I’m grateful I made it and look forward to what is said to be an amazing decade (according to many […]

Leaking is Common, but NOT Normal

It’s an embarrassing subject for sure, and certainly not something you’re going to admit to at the beginning of a fitness class when the instructor asks if anyone has any injuries or ailments. The statistics show pelvic floor dysfunction is highly prevalent in active females (and I would estimate a […]

Gluten Free Facts

We have all seen the ‘Gluten Free’ label stamped across many food products haven’t we? There is even a ‘free from’ section in most supermarkets, with everything from gluten free, dairy free, wheat free, sugar free and soy free. But, are these foods healthy and should we be choosing them […]