Pauline has just finished her first 12 Week Classic Plan. On completing her course, I sent her some review questions. Here's what she had to say...

Motivation comes and goes. When it's here that's great, take full advantage. But what about when it's not? These five videos might just help to get you up and moving again...

Emma chose to do her course online, with face to face sessions as top-ups throughout her plan. Here's what she had to say when her 12 weeks was finished...

“Overall, I was extremely happy with the plan and service! Polly was so helpful and I knew I could rely on her for an honest and helpful answer even when some of my questions were daft! I never imagined how helpful she would be when I started this 12 weeks ago - the plan was so detailed and very useful.

“I have just finished my second course with Polly and have now signed up for the online course next to see how that goes. So far I have loved the fitness plan - it has changed my life dramatically. I have more self-confidence, I enjoy living a healthier lifestyle and choosing better foods.

"If you don't have time for healthy living, soon you'll have to make time for illness."

We live in a busy world and it can feel like exercise simply can't get a look in because of everything else that has to get done. So, without wasting any time, here are five simple ideas to help you stay on track with your workouts as much as possible, even when life gets hectic...

Holidays are a time to relax, but if you want to keep your fitness levels up and help balance out the usual over-indulgence of the week away then it can also be a great chance to mix up your routine and come home feeling refreshed with a new boost of motivation for training. 

Of course, you can keep following your usual plan whilst away if it means using the local/hotel gym, going for runs/walks or doing bodyweight routines but if you fancy a change then read on for my ways of having fun and keeping fit whilst away...

We all know that it's important to sip water throughout the day to stay hydrated, but if you're out of the routine then it can be easy to forget. Read on for five very manageable ways of getting your recommended H2O in...

Christine's original goals were to slim down, tone up & feel super fit and healthy for her wedding.

She smashed it.

Weight loss: 2st2lb
Blood pressure came down
14cm off waist
11cm off hips
14cm off bum
Bodyfat percentage is now in the 'healthy' range again.
Christine's fitness levels also sky-rocketed and she can now tackle the Cornish hills like they're nothing!

Shirley chose the 12 Week Accelerator Plan and her stats show off her commitment beautifully.

2stone 6lbs lighter
Lost 17cm off waist
Lost 14cm off hips
Lost 15cm off bum
Blood pressure went from high to back in the normal range
Fitness, co-ordination, strength and endurance all massively improved.

ALL whilst still going out for regular family meals, living life, and having the odd chocolate when needed!

On completing her 12 Week Classic Plan, these are Sarah's stats:

Weight loss: 5.7kg / 12.6lbs
Blood pressure: Dropped
Resting heart rate: Dropped 
Waist: Lost 8.5cm
Hips: Lost 8.5cm
Bum: Lost 11.5cm!
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Overall strength improved massively as did CV fitness. Sarah now has more energy, a more toned, fitter & lighter bod and a great routine set to continue working out and eating well. 

We all know that staying fit and healthy is good for us, but did you know it's even more important when trying for a baby, pregnant or being a new mum?

If done sensibly whilst following a few 'rules', the benefits of training for mums-to-be or new mums are pretty major (an easier birth?! Yes please). And it's not only the mother who benefits- The baby does too.

Having an event to work towards can be a huge boost to motivation and can help keep food and training on track. Whether running, cycling or obstacles are your thing, there are a few pointers which can help you prepare as best you can, enjoy your race, and make the recovery sweeter- Whatever discipline you choose.

Read on to get the low down on things to remember post-race to finish off your challenge with a smile on your face!

Didn't catch Part 1? 6 Handy Pre-Event Tips
                           Part 2? 5 Top Tips For A Happy Race

Not convinced this is for you? Read Why You Should Bite The Bullet And Enter That Challenge.

Having an event to work towards can be a huge boost to motivation and can help keep food and training on track. Whether running, cycling or obstacles are your thing, there are a few pointers which can help you prepare as best you can, enjoy your race, and make the recovery sweeter- Whatever discipline you choose.

Read on to get the low down on things to remember for during the race to keep you going all the way to the finish line! 

Didn't catch Part 1? 6 Handy Pre-Event Tips.

Not convinced this is for you? Read Why You Should Bite The Bullet And Enter That Challenge.

Having an event to work towards can be a huge boost to motivation and keep your food and training on track. Whether running, cycling or obstacles are your thing, there are a few pointers which can help you prepare as best you can, enjoy your race (as much as possible!) and make the recovery sweeter- Whatever discipline you choose.

Read on to get the low down on things to remember before the day comes. 

Not convinced this is for you? Read Why You Should Bite The Bullet And Enter That Challenge. 

You wake up to the sound of the rain hammering on the windows. You know it's time to get some training in but... It's really raining. After much deliberation, you drag yourself upstairs for some coffee and then you see the full scale of the weather. Not ideal. 

BUT. It's training day, you have races which are getting closer by the day and you know that if you stay indoors you'll have that niggling thought in the back of your head all day reminding you that today is training day. We hate that little voice. 

So what are you going to do?

"Polly has been amazing- Best thing I have ever done for myself! I enjoy the one to one personal friendly approach with no shouting or berating, only constructive criticism and praise.
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I needed to do something for myself that fitted in with work, my daughter and being able to exercise in my own home, so that I didn't need a babysitter. Polly has been able to give me a plan that works personally for me. She listened to my goals and what I wanted to gain from this and has helped me along the way. I think her knowledge about keeping fit/ eating well etc. is fab. I have been able to ask lots of questions and there hasn't been one thing she hasn't been able to answer.

Part of my job is to create awesome fitness programs for people to follow and support them through it step by step. Along the way, however, I have found some re-occuring pitfalls which people tend to fall into rather easily.

It's totally fine to make mistakes if you learn from them, but even better not to make those mistakes in the first place because you're prepared for them. Read on to check that you aren't committing these health and fitness sins...

Standard New Years Resolutions are boring... See how many of these you can tick off this year instead. Missed January? It's never too late to start, so read down and crack on...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! So if this usually means piling on the pounds and clothes feeling uncomfortably tight come January, read on to see how you can implement some damage control.

Simple tips to use daily which will stand you in good stead once December is over too...

Doing a completing a 12 week food & fitness program is all well and good, but what happens when it's done?

Don't throw away all that progress by returning to old habits, take a look at the easy tips to allow you to continue your new healthy lifestyle...

So you want to get fit/healthy/lean/stronger, you have your plan all ready to go, you feel strong. You've got this. Monday comes, the first few days go really well and then- What happens?

A change of routine, illness, low motivation, no real goal to train for, perhaps a weekend away. Moderation goes out the window and come Monday you're struggling to get back on track. Again. Soon the old plan is out the window and you're wondering how it ever stopped... You were feeling so strong!

BUT if we can highlight the most common obstacles on the path to better health and fitness, we can plan to prevent this same story happening over and over and over... Read on to find out more.

When Miah started her 12 week course she knew she wanted to get back to feeling fit and healthy again but wanted a helping hand.

She shed fat, lost centimetres, gained muscle, gained strength and most importantly re-gained an enjoyment of exercise! Success!

Read on to find out what she had to say...

We've all been there. It's been a long day, you rushed around from place to place, some things went sideways, you got caught up, just about managed to get home and finally time to relax. 

Not so fast- You completely forgot about dinner, are starving and now have to make yet another decision. Chances are you're gonna choose fast over healthy, but I'm here to tell you that you don't have to choose between the two...

At the beginning of her course, Jodie felt bloated 24/7, suffered with low confidence and used the words 'fat, horrible, disgusting' to describe how she felt about herself...

Not cool.

Fast forward a few months of sessions and she's just completed her 1st obstacle 5k, has entered the 5k Glow Run, Plymouth 10k and has also set her sights on the Looe 10 Miler Hilly and Hellish PLUS a half marathon!​