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Abseil for the Animals – the Wildcat’s biggest challenge yet!

May 8, 2017 by wildcatfitness Leave a Comment

I think it would be fair to say that people who know me well would describe me as both motivated and fearless – I’m not one to back down from a challenge, nor am I someone who gives up very easily. But on 30th April I faced one of the biggest mental and physical challenges I have ever encountered – Abseil for the Animals. I took part in the UK’s highest freefall abseil from the ArcelorMittal Orbit in Olympic Park – and thankfully my terror at the top was not in vain as my personal challenge was all in aid of The Mayhew Animal Home, and whilst I knew this would be something outside of my comfort zone, I had no idea just how much inner strength I’d have to summon to get me though.

The Wildcat takes on Abseil for the Animals!

March 19, 2017 by wildcatfitness 1 Comment

If you’re a regular Wildcat Fitness Blog reader or social media follower you’ll know I don’t shy away from a physical challenge. Over the past few years I’ve gone from not being able to support my own body weight to push ups and heavy deadlifts, and from barely being able to run for the bus to hill sprints and tuck jumps. So this year I thought it was time for a new way to push myself, which is why I am taking on the not only physically but hugely mental challenge of Abseil for the Animals – the UK’s highest freefall abseil in aid of an amazing charity – The Mayhew Animal Home. Why a mental challenge? Because I’m not great with heights and even the thought of being at the top of that 300ft sculpture (the ArcelorMittal Orbit in Olympic Park) and looking down, knowing I have to jump off makes my palms sweat just sitting here, so goodness knows how I’ll do it on the day – but – one thing is for sure – I will do it – because I am determined to raise as much money as possible for these incredible animals and this incredible cause, and here’s why.

Secrets of a Personal Trainer

March 12, 2017 by wildcatfitness 1 Comment

Not a single week seems to go by these days without me getting at least a couple of emails or Direct Messages from people who are thinking about studying to become, or who are in the process of qualifying as a Personal Trainer asking my advice about starting in the industry. Firstly, I am flattered that anyone would want to ask my advice and am always happy to offer it, and secondly, it is amazing that so many people are now interested in careers in the fitness industry. I’m well aware I post often about how much I love my job and my clients and how I genuinely feel blessed to live the life I do, but as with any job, not everything in the life of a Personal Trainer is shiny new Nikes and super happy clients. Whilst I believe it is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, it can also be hugely demanding at times, so in the interest of balance and honesty I wanted to share with you the Secrets of a Personal Trainer that no one else will tell you….

West London Personal Trainer Wildcat Fitness UK — Photo by Anna Rachel Photography: http://www.annarachelphotography.com

Conquer the urban jungle with new sports couture brand LEMA

November 3, 2016 by wildcatfitness Leave a Comment

The world of activewear has never been both as popular and widely consumed as it is now, and so for new brands making an impact on such a saturated market can be hard. However, when a collection fuses high fashion and high performance, it definitely has my attention. So I was intrigued when I first heard about new urban activewear brand LEMA and their desire to dress fearless females. LEMA very kindly kitted me out in pieces from their AW 2016 collection and I took them for a test workout in the Autumnal surroundings of Ravenscourt Park in West London, and fitness photographer Anna Jackson captured the results.

#nutsabouthealth with healthy hangout Squirrel

October 31, 2016 by wildcatfitness Leave a Comment

There are many reasons that I feel truly blessed to live in London – to me one of the most vibrant cities in the world. One such reason is that you are never far away from somewhere to eat healthily and eat well – from raw to vegan to paleo and everything in between, us Londoners are lucky to have so many choices to fit any dietary need on our doorsteps. So I was thrilled to get an invite to South Kensington’s newest healthy hotspot Squirrel to try out their new Winter dishes and of course to dine in the Treehouse!

So other than the opportunity to tuck in amongst the tree tops, what else does Squirrel have to offer?

So just Who is the Wildcat?

October 23, 2016 by wildcatfitness Leave a Comment

You know, it’s a pretty fair question! And surprisingly, one I get asked pretty often. We live in a world where people can share their every meal, every movement, every workout on social media yet people can know so little about the person behind the posts. Why is it called Wildcat Fitness? Who is the Wildcat? What motivates you? Where do you get all that energy?! If I had £1 for every time I got asked one of these… well, I wouldn’t quite be a millionaire but I could probably have bought a pretty nice holiday (or a LOT of Lorna Jane!)

Some fellow bloggers and brands have asked the same questions, so I thought it might make interesting reading to collate them all in one place, so that you can really get to grips (or indeed your claws into) who the Wildcat really is.