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Simon Houston
Sep 13, 20244 min read
The Essential Role of Strength Training in Preventing and Addressing Shoulder, Knee, and Back Injuries
If I had to guess, I'd say about 30% of new clients at Metabolic Movement present with some sort of injury or limitation that make them...
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Simon Houston
Apr 10, 20245 min read
9 habits of women who don't gain weight during menopause
According to the British Menopause Society, weight gain is one of the most common side of perimenopause and menopause, impacting over 50%...
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Simon Houston
Dec 31, 20233 min read
Unlocking Longevity Through Flexibility
Flexibility is a gift we often take for granted in our youth, only to realise its importance as we age and it begins to slip away. The...
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George Youel
Dec 31, 20232 min read
Client success: Simon Hares
Training consultant and coach Simon runs the busy consultancy SerialTrainer7 and has been coming to Metabolic Movement for five years....
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George Youel
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Client story: David Mahar-Roberts
As the Founder & Managing Partner of Bristol-based Digital DNA, David helps entrepreneurs and senior leaders to innovate, adapt, and...
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Simon Houston
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Unlocking the power of strength: It's never too late - and we have proof
Aging is an inevitable part of life, and as we grow older, maintaining our health and vitality becomes increasingly important. While we...
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Simon Houston
Aug 23, 20235 min read
Vo2max: How fit are you? (and how you can check on your smart phone)
For years I’ve assessed clients' training goals, and the one thing that keeps popping up when discussing what it is that they want to...
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Simon Houston
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Client Transformation: Richard
Architect and Studio Director at Artel31, Richard is a 40 year old father of three who had long suffered from back pain. He started...
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Simon Houston
Jul 18, 20233 min read
Six Key Movements for Optimal Fitness
According to a survey run in 2018 by Nuffield Health, over half of Britons who go to gyms admit they don’t know what they’re doing when...
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Simon Houston
May 31, 20233 min read
Meet Tanita (our new tool to help you smash your goals)
What is the Tanita? The Tanita is a sophisticated tool that provides detailed information about a person's body composition, including...
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Simon Houston
May 31, 20233 min read
My favourite protein snacks (Want to be healthier? stronger? Leaner? More defined? GETYOURPROTEIN)
If you've trained with us for any length of time, you will have heard us talk about how critical it is to get protein in our diets to...
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Simon Houston
May 5, 20234 min read
Countdown to summer holiday? Lose those last pounds before you hit the beach.
Aiming to drop half a stone (or a bit more!) before you jet off to sunny places this summer? Follow our tips to get you on track. Eat a...
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Simon Houston
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Pain in the back? You’re not alone
If there’s one ‘niggle’ that seems to trouble our clients most, it’s the lower back. Lower back pain is the largest single cause of...
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Simon Houston
Jan 24, 20233 min read
The most important thing you can do to drop those last few pounds
I have a client, Nancy (who is happy for me to tell her story.) When she first started working with me, 50 year old Nancy was within a...
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Simon Houston
Jan 24, 20237 min read
The most important advice I give as a coach? Start with sound habits
A 2006 Duke University study found that up to 45% of all our daily behaviours are automatic. Think about that for a moment; nearly half...
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Simon Houston
Jan 24, 20235 min read
Client transformation: Jen
Tell us about your amazing transformation. When did you start to see a real change in your body/mind? My journey goes back about 5 years...
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Simon Houston
Jan 24, 20233 min read
2022 Report: Why is balance so important? And why does it become crucial to maintain as we age?
In 2022 The British Journal of Sports Medicine to report on the importance of balance as we age. The findings were shocking. Researchers...
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Simon Houston
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Client transformation: Debbie
Debbie is a busy entrepreneur who has a passion for outdoor sport but was struggling with pain that held her back from her active...
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