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Start lifting weights with a clear programme and a way to track your progress. My beginner guide includes machine and dumbbell workouts, technique, weights, rest and progression.

Sciatic symptoms do not automatically mean you need to stop lifting weights. My approach to adapting exercises, building strength and working with your physio.

My recommendation is to prioritise strength training while taking Mounjaro. Here is how I would fit walking, cardio, classes and home workouts around it.

Persistent tight traps do not have to be something you put up with. My approach to strengthening, stretching, rib position and better exercise technique.

Shoulder pain does not have to mean stopping weight training. How I choose exercises, improve technique and help clients build strength and confidence.

Lower back pain does not have to mean stopping weight training. How I adapt exercises, build confidence and help clients return to lifting comfortably.

Getting stronger in your 40s, 50s and 60s follows the same fundamentals. Here is how I approach exercise choice, training frequency, effort and recovery.

Lift weights, eat enough protein and recover properly. Jeff Lynch explains how to keep muscle and strength while losing weight.

Losing weight does not automatically make you happy with your body. You may need time to get used to the change, and another lower number may not give you what you want. For a client who had already lost around 40kg, I thought maintaining that result and focusing on strength, muscle and confidence was a better next goal. I recently joked with a client that what he needed next was big biceps. He had lost around 40kg in 18 months on GLP-1s, but still wanted to get leaner, and i

Personal trainer Jeff Lynch explains how he approaches knee strengthening for clients with knee pain, osteoarthritis, ACL injuries and significant knee problems in Kentish Town.

Personal training is worth it when it makes the time, money and effort you put into your fitness more productive. If you already train consistently, make good progress and are happy with it, you may not need a trainer. If you keep putting effort in without getting where you want to go, good coaching can save you a lot of wasted time. Personal training is relatively expensive. There is no getting around that. If you can join a gym for £30 to £50 a month, paying £80 for a singl

Start by paying attention to what you eat, eating more slowly and learning to stop when you have had enough. Choose filling meals and use portion control, meal planning or calorie counting when you need more structure. The aim is to control your intake in a way that fits your life, without having to log every meal forever. There is no getting around the fact that if you want to lose body fat, at some point you need to take control of how many calories you eat. Where I think t

Stop the version of the exercise that hurts. You may be able to continue by reducing the weight, slowing the movement down, changing the range or trying another exercise. If the problem does not settle or looks more like a significant injury, get it assessed. If something suddenly hurts while you're training, there are normally two reactions. The first is to ignore it and carry on. The second is to stop the workout completely and assume you need to see a physio. Neither is pa

I've worked as a personal trainer since 2012, and I think people often focus on the wrong things when choosing one. The best-qualified trainer is not necessarily the best trainer for you. The cheapest trainer is rarely the best value. And the trainer with the most impressive physique or biggest social media following may not be particularly good at coaching people like you. What matters is whether they understand what you are trying to achieve, have successfully helped people

Start with two full-body strength sessions a week, lasting around 45 minutes. Choose exercises you can perform confidently, learn the technique, record what you lift and gradually improve it. You can keep doing the walking, swimming, Pilates or other activities you enjoy. If you are a woman over 50 who has always been reasonably active, you may have reached the point where you know you should start strength training. Perhaps you already walk regularly, run, do Pilates, swim o

For most people who are new to strength training, I recommend two training sessions per week. That does not mean you need to pay for two personal training sessions every week. A common approach is to train with me once and complete a second session independently using a programme I have designed for you. For most beginners, that gives the best balance of results, time and cost. How much time do I need to spend training? The first question is not simply, “How often can you tra

Trying to lose fat but not sure how much protein you should be eating? You’re not alone, it’s one of the most common questions I get as a...

You don’t need 60-minute gym sessions to see results. You just need a smarter approach. Enter: Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT) MRT combines strength and cardio in one. You’ll lift weights with purpose, pair exercises together, and keep rest short — all to maximise effort in minimal time. Burns calories during and after your workout Builds and protects muscle (which cardio doesn’t) Fits into 30 minutes, including warm-up And no, it’s not just burpees. MRT is structured, ef

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen someone claiming the carnivore diet is the ultimate hack for fat...

You’re showing up at the gym. You’re sweating. You’re putting the work in. So why isn’t the scale moving? It feels unfair, but here’s the...