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The personal account of a 51 yearold fitness fanatic’s journey onto abodybuilding stage Author: Martin Salt, Personal Best Part 1: Why did I enter my first body building show at the age of 51? Reason one: Curiosity / could a more mature ‘ fitness fanatic’ make it in the bodybuilding world? Having experienced the physical and mental health benefits that being fit and healthy bring, in 2019 I decided to leave the corporate legal world behind me, qualify as a personal trainer an

Observations of the health and fitness industry and a long term, commonsense approach to getting fitter and leaner. Be honest - most of us know we need to lose a few pounds and get fitter. And the Covid pandemic should have provided extra urgency and motivation to do something about it, particularly those of us who are overweight and at greater risk of dying if we contract the virus. Even the Prime Minister has reportedly hired a Personal Trainer and instigated a new governm

My journey from disputes solicitor to a Personal Trainer. What are you passionate about? That was the question I often asked others who asked me for careers advice – find a role or a job that excites you. Sadly, it took me many years to ask myself the same question and make the change. Since A-Levels I had always wanted to be a solicitor, the idea of helping others and making a difference to their lives was the appeal – together of course with what I thought would be the kudu

What I learned about myself and the human spirit. “The pain and suffering” The ‘feint hearted need not apply’ and the legal disclaimer was also pretty scary. The premise of the event, survive 24 hours being ‘beasted’ physically and mentally by current and ex Royal Marines. To put off weekend warriors the entry criteria suggested applicants should be able to run 6miles, do 30 press-ups, 30 sit ups and 5 pull ups. Phone and watches were to be confiscated, sleep deprivation and