Fit Notes.
News, fitness advice, and more.
You’ve heard of foot notes, these are my Fit Notes. Expect news updates, stories about fitness journeys (including my own), fitness advice, workouts, and recommendations on training, exercise, diet and nutrition.
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From Roundhouse Kicks to Running Kicks: Week 3
New armband. Brutal circuits. Legs destroyed by the air bike. And yet — we hit 5K. Week 3 of the running comeback is here, with a shoutout to Kirstin's ultramarathon, Coral's solo run, and a stranger who reminded us exactly why the fitness community is something special.
From Roundhouse Kicks to Running Kicks: Week 2
Week 2 brought hailstones, soggy trainers, and a minor key-related logistical disaster. But we ground it out, Drew and Reo came to the rescue, and 4.5K is in the bag. Some weeks the win is just showing up.
From Roundhouse Kicks to Running Kicks: Week 1
Once upon a time, I ran half marathons for fun. Then life took a sharp, high-kicking turn into personal training and Taekwondo. Now I've entered a 10K — and Week 1 is a humbling, hilarious reminder that fitness comebacks start with 3K and a lot of hope.
My fitness journey: Finding balance through fitness
Follow my journey about finding balance through fitness. Going to the gym has a lot of benefits, but for me the biggest gain is how it makes me feel. I found exercise at a time when I really needed it, and use the structure of classes and PT sessions to help my mind as much as my body.
My fitness journey: From unfit Mum to Personal Trainer in Helensburgh
Follow my journey from an overweight mum of two to becoming a personal trainer in Helensburgh. Read how I conquered gym anxiety, fell in love with kickboxing, fitness and taekwondo, and transformed my passion into a career - and hopefully take away some practical fitness advice and inspiration for beginners!