Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could exercise consistently for four weeks, tick the FIT box and then remain strong, mobile and cardiovascularly fabulous forever? 😂 Unfortunately, our bodies have other ideas.

In this episode, I’m talking about why fitness isn’t something we ever really finish - and why that’s actually quite a positive thing.

We’ll chat about finding forms of exercise you genuinely enjoy, why your version of cardio or resistance training doesn’t have to look like anybody else’s, and how experimenting with different ways of moving can help you build a routine you’re happy to keep coming back to.

I’ll also talk about ageing, strength and why the goal isn’t necessarily to become someone who LOVES every second of every workout. Sometimes finding something you quite like - or at least don’t bloody hate 😂 - is enough to help you build a habit that keeps your body doing all the cool stuff you want it to do for years to come.

Because there is no finish line. We're playing the long game. 💜

If you'd like help getting your resistance training, cardio and mobility into a routine that can actually flex around real life, you can find out more about Flex by AMF here: Flex by AMF.

When we think about getting fitter and healthier, we tend to focus on the obvious stuff — gym sessions, resistance training, cardio classes and workouts. But what about all the movement that happens during the rest of our day?

In this episode, I’m talking about why everyday movement is so underrated and why one workout can’t completely compensate for spending the other 15 hours of your waking day sitting still.

We’ll look at simple ways to build more steps into a normal working day, why walking can benefit everything from cardiovascular health and mobility to blood sugar management and mental wellbeing, and why getting yourself moving throughout the day can actually make doing your proper workout feel easier too.

No elaborate fitness regime required. Sometimes it really can be as simple as walking around the block, taking a lunchtime wander or creating your own little “commute” when you work from home.

And this week, the Flex Community Challenge is 8,000 steps a day — so if you fancy joining us, get those trainers on and give it a crack!

Because exercise doesn't always have to look like exercise.

To join Flex check out www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf

We all know that one workout isn't going to change our body overnight... so why is it so easy to get frustrated when we don't see instant results?

In this episode, I'm talking about the compound interest of fitness – why every workout is like making a deposit into your body's bank account and how those small, consistent efforts add up to something far bigger over time.

We'll chat about why falling in love with the process matters more than chasing quick transformations, why missing a week isn't the end of the world, and I'll introduce you to Jim... my 90-year-old gym friend who's still lifting weights, fixing his house and proving that looking after yourself really does pay dividends.

If you've ever felt like your workouts aren't making a difference, this episode is the reminder you need to keep making those deposits. Future You will be very glad you did.

💜 If you'd like a simple, supportive programme to help you build strength at home or in the gym, take a look at Flex Membership at www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf

Ever been pissed off at how long it's taking for you to see results that you thought you'd get in 3 months? Listen to this one. Here we discuss the results that you might not be able to physically see... and also how long it could really take to see or feel the changes that you are after.

For a program that you can follow anywhere, visit www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf

In this episode, we follow on from Part 1 where we discussed training (how to 'stay hard' and how to push to the right intensity). Here we discuss what other factors can contribute to our progression with our training and how we can use these factors to get the biggest bang for our buck.

Here we will cover nutrition, sleep, recovery, consistency and supplementation.

For training programs for every level, visit me at www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf

Been training for a while but want to make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck? Give this one a listen. In this episode we talk about how to make sure you are utilising your time wisely, whether you are working out from home or training in the gym or a class.

We'll talk about progressive overload and what that means, what training to failure means in real life and how to use your rest sets and rest days to your advantage.

For help with your training and for a workout program you can do at home or at the gym, visit www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf

We don't have to make BIG changes to start moving toward our goals. Whether you are starting from scratch or you know you need to make some changes to your existing workout program and move from being a One a Week Wendy to Twice a Week Tina then this is for you.

Join me here for my Flex program to get stuck into a program that really works from home or from the gym

I know it can feel annoying to be injury or ill and then have to get back into things BUT the alternative is a lot worse (having even longer off and it being even more of an effort) so give this a listen for when you need a friendly pep talk and a little rocket in the culo.

To join me on Flex click here.

www.annamartinfitness.co.uk/flex-by-amf