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Introducing Matt W, Professional Ballet Dancer and Personal Trainer

June 15, 2015November 1, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

Matt is one of our ambassador trainers with over 10 years experience as a professional ballet dancer. This experience combined with his fantastic knowledge of human movement makes him an expert in improving flexibility, strength and muscle tone using only your body-weight.

Why did you sign up as a TruBe personal trainer?
I love the flexibility of the app. It allows me to choose the hours when I want to train. It also gives me the opportunity to train clients in a variety of locations including outdoors.

What is your biggest client success story?

All of them are special and unique in there own way. I don’t just enjoy seeing the physical transformation in clients but also in the mental side. I had one particular client who became much more confident and outgoing after seeing the physical changes in their body.

What’s you’re favourite way to really finish off the end of a session?
You can’t beat a good circuit. Non stop work for 5 minutes switching between different body parts and different pieces of equipment.

What do you add your shake/smoothie to give you a boost?
Chia and hemp seeds are a nice addition to a smoothie.

What’s your favourite healthy rejuvenating post-workout meal?
EGGS EGGS EGGS in any form! Poached eggs with turkey bacon and avocado gives you everything you need after a heavy session. Complimented nicely with a true Italian espresso with some coconut oil.

What was your last health and fitness obstacle and how did you overcome it?

When I stopped dancing full time it was a big shock to the system. I needed something to fill that void. The gym used to be my stress relief from work and now the gym is my work. So trying to find a positive work life balance away from the gym has been quite a challenge.

What is your favourite instagram account you follow?
It has to be @RyanJTerry. He has a great physique and he is a great UK representative in worldwide competitions.

What is the best piece of advice you have received from a mentor?
Try not to overload yourself with too much stuff. Find out what you are good at and make yourself a master at that before you move onto adding to it. Perfect your business before adding extra things to it.

Where’s your favourite place to work out?
My hometown, Bognor Regis beach. It’s got everything you need. Fresh air, the sea and an outdoor gym. It really does rival muscle beach!

To book a session with Matt W, download the app and find him as one of our featured trainers.

7 Super Foods for a Super You

May 1, 2015July 22, 2017 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

We believe that fitness isn’t just something you do in your spare time, but rather a way of life. From the moment you wake up in the morning, till the moment you fall asleep, we want to give you tips to be the best version of yourself.

We truly believe in adopting a holistic approach to wellbeing. The food you eat, the clothes you wear and the people you socialise with all matter in helping you create the strongest, most fulfilled and well-balanced version of yourself.

Today we’re shining the spotlight on plant-based superfoods to help create a super you.

1. Shelled Hemp Seeds
We can’t get enough of shelled hemp seeds, as they go into almost everything we eat – from our morning smoothies and muesli, to salads and curries. They contain an ideal ratio of the essential fatty acids Omega, 3, 6 and 9, and are high in protein containing the full spectrum of amino acids. Whatever your fitness goals, hemp seeds need to be a part of your diet.

2. Chia Seeds
A member of the mint family found in Mexico and South America. Chia seeds only became available to purchase in the UK in 2012, but they became an overnight sensation as they have a big nutritional punch, containing more omega-3 acids than a piece of salmon.

3. Cavolo Nero
Part of the kale family, this tangy and bitter black cabbage is taking off in the UK. Considered to be among the most antioxidant-rich foods on earth it is packed full of vitamins A & C which helps your vision and body repair quicker. We love chopping this into salads or making our homemade kale chips in the oven.

4. Turmeric
Turmeric is an ancient indian spice containing a powerful medicinal compound called curcumin. It is known to help reduce post workout muscle inflammation and can be easily incorporated into your diet in curries or morning sunshine smoothies.

5. Peanut/Hemp Butter
We simply love this new combination of peanut butter and hemp. This is a rich source of plant-based protein and the hemp gives it an omega-3 punch. Sounds like it might taste strange, but give it a try and we’re sure you’ll agree. Lather on some celery sticks or eat a spoonful for a quick energy boost.

6. Pomegranate Juice
Not only is pomegranate delicious and a great source of magnesium, it is also rumoured to be a natural aphrodisiac.

7. Bananas
Last but not least, we couldn’t leave off the original superfood! With a large banana containing roughly 100 calories of low-fat quick release energy, a banana based smoothie with a handful of your favourite berries and a plant-based milk makes for a delicious high-energy, low-fat way to start any day.

So what are you waiting for? Pack in those superfoods to aid your TruBe workouts and start creating a super you.

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8 best parks in London for your TruBe session

April 10, 2015November 1, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

With the evenings getting lighter, the milder weather returning and flowers appearing, Spring is definitely returning to London. It’s time to get outdoors and mix up your TruBe training routine.

To give you some inspiration, TruBe decided to put our heads together and list our favourite London training spots.

1. Victoria Park, Hackney

This park has just about everything you could need. A beautiful tree lined four mile loop for running or cycling, an amazing rope climbing frame for the big kid in you, plus an outdoor gym area for resistance training. And when you’ve finished your TruBe session pop into the beautiful Crate Cafe overlooking the lake for delicious food and coffee.

2. Clissold Park, Hackney

A favourite with runners, Clissold Park provides a well maintained wood-chip trail loop, tennis courts and plenty of open space for your TruBe training sessions. When you’re finished pop along to one of the stylish cafes on Church Street for your post session nutrition.

3. Finsbury Park, Haringey

Conveniently located, this park may not be the prettiest, but for athletes it’s up there with the best in the city. It’s hilly terrain provides the perfect environment for those high intensity sprint sessions and it boasts a fully floodlit running track.

4. Crystal Palace, Bromley

This former Victorian pleasure park boasts 200 acres of beautiful greenery and testing hills for even the strongest runners. It’s also home to the National Sports Centre one of the countries premier athletics venues.

5. Holland Park, Kensington and Chelsea

Widely considered one of the most romantic and peaceful parks in West London, it features facilities for tennis and cricket, and its central location makes it a great choice for a post-work TruBe session. And if you’re lucky, you may even spot a peacock roaming around the park.

6. Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith and Fulham

Designated an archaeological priority area, this park is lined by beautiful plane and cedar trees. It’s steeped in history and offers a peaceful place to train.

7. Clapham Common, Wandsworth

The Common is a hive of fitness activity at any time during the week. It has beautiful wide open spaces, stunning views and great routes for running and cycling. Well worth a visit, especially in the spring.

8. Hampstead Heath, Camden

Perhaps the jewel in the crown of London’s centrally located parks. Hampstead Heath offers the best trail running in the capital, brutal hills and well-maintained fresh water swimming ponds. We’d recommend doing a workout from the top of parliament hill the view is a sight for sore eyes for any London lover.

Why not have your next TruBe personal training session at one of the parks you haven’t visited before? After all, it’s a great way to explore more of London, see if your performance improves when you change location, and see if the grass really is greener on the other side…

Did we miss any out? Tell us your favourite place to train in the capital.

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TruBe: The Future of Healthy Living

March 21, 2015November 1, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

Hello and welcome to the world of TruBe, your on-demand personal training app.

The Cool Down is our blog that covers all things health and wellness, so you can kick back and relax with some inspirational reading in the downtime between your personal training sessions.

We’ll be featuring fitness tips and tricks, reviews of the latest workout equipment, and recipes and ideas for healthy eating – basically anything that will help you reach your personal health goals. But we believe in balance, so we’ll also be covering the coolest cocktail bars, the hottest travel destinations and the latest lifestyle trends to inspire you to live a #TruBeLife.

(And if you follow us on Twitter and Instagram, you’ll be seeing the #TruBeLife hashtag come to life a lot!)

At TruBe, our mission is to make it easier for people like you to achieve your health and wellness goals. Together, we want to teach you about your body and how to reach its fullest potential. We want you to reach goals that you never dreamed of. The first part of achieving that mission is through our on-demand personal training app.

Our app instantly connects you with a personal trainer, who will travel to your preferred location at a
time chosen by you. With TruBe, you can book a personal training session with just a few taps.

Choose the location where you’d like to train: at home, in the office, at a park, or in your hotel. You can book up to two weeks in advance or even an hour in advance if you have an urge to feel the burn! You’re then matched with a personal trainer, who will meet you at the designated time and location to deliver a TruBe signature high-performance workout.
Some other in-app features designed to help you reach your individual health and wellness goals include:

Sessions are adaptable to the level of intensity requested and can be customised to each individual’s needs.
Workouts can be adapted for one, a couple, or a small group of friends.
Types of workouts include high intensity interval training (HIIT), ballet barre, toning and conditioning, strength and power, or pre- and post-natal workouts.
Both users and trainers can rate each other after the session completes. Payment is taken via the app following the workout.

We’ve recruited top qualified personal trainers, with experience ranging from strength training to body conditioning. All of our approved trainers go through TruBe signature coaching to ensure you receive a consistent first-rate experience no matter who you’re training with. Our trainers like to mix up their workouts too, so you’ll constantly be discovering new ways to exercise and be challenged to reach your fullest potential.

While we’re initially launching on iOS in London, don’t worry – world domination is on the cards, so we’ll be expanding to other areas and operating systems in the future.