Abby Glover Personal Training

Celebrating the small wins today 💪🏻

10 x 400m intervals (at a pain free pace) ⬇️

It’s almost 1year since my knee injury started and after finally getting a proper diagnosis (tendinopathy) I’ve been doing 12 weeks of consistent physio & rehab and I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere 🤞🏻

Back in April my pain free pace for 6 x 400m intervals was 6min45 per KM… today I’ve just ran 10 x 400m intervals at 4.30-4.40 pace 😊

Do your rehab people, i know it’s boring but it really does work if you’re consistent with it 💪🏻

📷 Random photo because I didn’t know what else to post 😅

Morning hike up a volcano before I sit on my bum all day by the pool 😎 🌋

What is omega 3?

Omega-3 is “essential” polyunsaturated fatty acids that your body cannot produce on its own. It critical for maintaining heart health, brain function and vision.

Getting omega-3 directly through your diet is generally the most effective approach but taking a supplement can help if you’re not reaching the recommended daily allowance.

Benefits of including omega 3 in your diet include:
▪️Lower blood pressure
▪️Reduced inflammation
▪️Healthy blood vessels and lower risk of heart disease
▪️Lower cholesterol
▪️Eye health
▪️Normal cognitive function and improved memory

Top sources of omega 3 come from oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines. Seeds such as chia, flax & h**p. Walnuts and shellfish such as mussels & oysters.

The body cannot produce omega 3 on its own, so they must be obtained through diet or supplements.

Don’t forget your water today ☀️🥵

I have recently started taking a collagen supplement to (hopefully) aid my tendinopathy rehab so I thought I’d share some information on it…

What is collagen?

Collagen is a vital part of your skin, bones, muscles and connective tissues. It provides strength and elasticity to your tissues, ensuring they remain resilient and flexible as you age.

From your mid 20s, your body naturally starts to produce less collagen. This can show up as fine lines, less firm skin, joint aches and a decrease in flexibility.

Adding a collagen supplement into your diet will:
▪️Contribute to bone health & slow the breakdown that leads to conditions like osteoporosis.
▪️Improve skin elasticity
▪️Improve joint & cartridge health
▪️Aid in muscle & tendon growth & repair
▪️Improve nail & hair strength
▪️Help promote post workout recovery

You will generally start to see initial results from collagen supplements within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent daily use.

Did you know that I also provide personalised online programs to follow at home or at the gym?

After a telephone or email consultation, you decide on how many sessions you would like per week and I design these sessions specifically based on your goals, fitness level, equipment and time available.

I’ve currently got space to take on 2-3 new online clients. Get in touch for more info.

Prices start at £20 per month 💪🏻

A little bit of arm work today 💪🏻 Strict shoulder press and bicep curls 🥴

Strict, isolated movements force specific muscles to work at maximum capacity. This will build significant strength and also improve core stability 💪🏻💪🏻

Ever wondered what the difference is between a forward lunge and a backwards lunge? 🤷🏼‍♀️

FORWARD lunges primarily target the quadriceps and can have more impact on the knees. Whereas BACKWARD lunges primarily target the glutes and hamstring muscles. Backwards lunges also offer more stability and less knee strain.

Both types of lunges are great for building muscle in the legs and glutes but if you struggle with balance or have knee issues I would recommend starting with backwards lunges 💪🏻

Salad season is back 😎☀️😆