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Take a moment to listen. But listen beyond the ge

Take a moment to listen.
But listen beyond the gently hypnotic beat.
Listen past the warm, staged, edgy and carefully paced vocal artistry of the voice over actor.
Ignore some of the statements layered with overused clichés, exaggerated Americanisms and words we've seen before on cleverly created memes.
Instead, listen to the sentiment and to one of the statements that probably hits deeper than the others. I don't know which one you might have needed to hear, but one may well have stood out either on the first, second or even last listen.
Which statement stood out to you?! I'll go first... "you can't shortcut the process". Your turn.
Want to talk about making changes to what you do, how you live your life or need help reaching the goal you've been thinking about for what seems years? Click the link in my bio and reach out to me after you've dropped your comment.

The range of feels you get when you're shown old p

The range of feels you get when you're shown old photos of yourself are amazing and this is something the digital age may struggle to replicate in the same way without the tangible feel of the photo in your hands.
When on holiday this summer, this photo was unearthed at my parents house, it took me right back to being 15/16 at high school and all the emotions that came with that time. The thing is, I loved school, I enjoyed being around my many different groups of friends and I was able to (luckily) get through 'unscathed'.
The thing is, I don't remember this photo being taken, I have no idea who took it or why and yet I feel like I see the same optimistic 'twinkle' in my eyes then that I often see now 30 something years later. Or maybe it's just the light?! Lol
What I do know is that I want this point of my life to only be the halfway point (at least) as I want to experience so much more and I want the same for so many of you too. But to do that WE have to try to control the controllables and stay active, eat appropriately and do things (or be around people) that make me happy.
Let's agree to try to not fixate on growing old, but change the script and find ways to want to stay young. That is my Warcry.

Post workout filming for Blitz'n'Burn app by @char

Post workout filming for Blitz'n'Burn app by @charlottegshore and the weights pump is real. Also helps that the top from @wtfcrawley has been cut to flatter.
Haven't posted much recently as work/life/fun balance hasn't been balanced and so drawing the line now to get back in the swing of things. We all have those moments and it's ok to focus on some plates over others. But make sure you spin the plates that bring you joy, excitement, laughs and good people.
Now where was I? Oh yes... my upcoming event, Callender Girls, my retreat and roadtrips!!!! Happy Hump Day 😇

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be o

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be obsessed with the gym, put life on hold or only have friends who are to get results or make progress.
But it helps massively and makes a difference when you have a partner/family/friends who want you to succeed and support you. If you don't, it's also ok to find new one's that will.
Having buddies that want you to be a success is key, no drama, no jealousy and a knowledge that winning doesn't take away from their exploits at all. In fact, a great circle has people in it that want to win, some who are content where they are and some who haven't found their 'thing' yet.
It's all good right? Shout out to people supporting people and being there. We appreciate you.
'Model' Buddies: @patricksinclair_sinfit @vwilde_coach

Little snippet of one of my workouts while on holi

Little snippet of one of my workouts while on holiday this summer, using the tiny hotel gym, but still getting something done with the decent dumbbells they had (and not much more).
But if you get the chance to stay somewhere with fitness equipment, want to try this in your next gym session with a friend or have dumbbells at home... SAVE this for later (click below) and come back to it. I used one set of dumbbells for everything (it's all they had) and maximised it by minimised my rest period between sets.
● 12-15 Reps x 3 Sets each exercise
● Rest between 30-45secs between sets
● Choose a weight that puts you at 8/10 intensity
● Complete the workout and log total time taken
● As you return to the workout, increase the resistance over time and/or decrease the total workout time dependent on your overall goals.
● Add either a CHEST PRESS or push up to the workout as I forgot to hit record for that part.
Thoughts?! Up for giving this session a go?
Don't forget recovery is essential, so make time for rest and recovery. Use code 'richcallender' with your Mighty Green CBD Muscle Balm order to save money!!! Go to MyMightyGreen on Instagram to order & follow.

When the sun shines, you got to match the mood rig

When the sun shines, you got to match the mood right? So I gave the family Mini a set of new calipers to sit behind the new alloys and hopefully set them off a bit.
Don't get me wrong, I still have my truck, but having the Mini is so much fun and turns head for totally different reasons. Take away ego and you'll appreciate things so much more as you get older and I'm about doing things im passionate about or make me smile.
What do you think of the result? Big shout out to @smartrepairs2000 for being a pair of the kindest, most genuine car repairers/modifiers out there and I'm going nowhere else but them for everything now.
Sunny Autumn is coming and I'm ready. Roofless, ULEZ friendly and on a mission.
#minicooperworld #miniconvertible #minicoopers #miniuk #mobilepersonaltrainer #londonpt #ulez

Even though we walked, swam and moved throughout t

Even though we walked, swam and moved throughout the holiday, I only had a couple of small workouts and I'm OK with that as am energised for big sessions when back. I don't believe in 'gym guilt' and the break may be what my body needed.
Played with this movement and enjoyed the engagement required as it showed where I need to put some more of my focus when back. It felt harder than it has for a while and so it's getting added back to my 'internal notepad' to work on.
Save it, try it and modify it to find a level that suits where you are and progress it from there. Even if you start with just a hold, then bring your knees up towards your chest and keep it there for as long as possible. Slowly progress that into a small swing with knees, then into straightening your legs and then go from there.

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Try this Superset to get all things legs and glute

Try this Superset to get all things legs and glutes toasty like a Sunday morning in bed. This isn't for everyone, but nowadays, what is? Lol. But it's a nice quick blast that is suitable for almost everyone.
Work on developing your resistance weight until you can get as close to your bodyweight (or choose to start at either 25%, 33%, 50%, 66% or 75% of your bodyweight in kg) and then the challenge is to superset between the two movements for 10 Reps of each x 10 rounds (the heel elevated Squat 10 reps and then RDL 10 reps counts as a round).
Can you complete it? If so, at what percentage of your bodyweight and how long did it take?!
Challenge issued and save this workout for another time in the future when you're feeling inspired or need inspiration. Forward to your PT or a training buddy.

Bestival 2023 Thank you Decathlon for an another

Bestival 2023
Thank you Decathlon for an another amazing camping adventure using your equipment and well played Bestival as that was an awesome festival.
So much fun had over a long weekend camping, meeting new people, spending time with friends and creating memories doing things outside of many people's comfort zone. But one life right?!
These weekends seem to always create longer lasting memories than just chilling by the beach (which we are advocates of and will doing shortly!! Lol) and so this is our version of 'balance'. Back to basics and enjoying the simplicity of life, then next time it might be something warm and very different.
Who wants to go camping?!! Who doesn't?! 😆

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If your sport/activity/life requires you to have a

If your sport/activity/life requires you to have a certain level of fitness, then you should do it if you want to perform to the best of your abilities and reduce the risk of injury.
Don't wait to be reminded, instructed, forced or coerced into doing what you need to do to be better. If your car isn't working properly, the garage doesn't have to check-in to convince you to bring it in for repairs or improvements and that analogy subtly applies to us as adults.
So take care of your 'vehicle' now, it doesn't matter what condition it is in, but going somewhere where either you have the tools to work on it alone or can hire a professional to help fix it up will make a long term difference.
That is my Warcry.

Doing pull ups consistently is my way of checking

Doing pull ups consistently is my way of checking my strength, fitness and ensuring I can keep pulling my bodyweight. It's been 33yrs now and I can still do it.
Practice makes perfect. Does it?
Practice makes permanent? Possibly more accurate.
The difference is solely down to the quality of the practice because simply replicating an action/movement/behaviour won't make it perfect unless your actual practice is 'perfect'.
What practice does is make an action/skill/behaviour 'stick' the more you do it as it moves you further away from old patterns and cements new ones.
So, to achieve success in most things, you want to practice (perfectly) consistently and move yourself into a place where you make better actions/decisions more often. This could be in sports, in your fitness, with your nutritional choices, at work, with your heart and across your life.
Saying "no" to things that aren't good for you even takes practice and is a great place to begin, so start with that and work those little "no" reps until you have enough strength to move away from situations where your value isn't appreciated and you can regain your power.
Practice doing things, saying things and being the thing that will change your life for the better forever. But do it every day. That is my Warcry.

If you talk the talk, you often have to walk the w

If you talk the talk, you often have to walk the walk and so here I am walking the walk by being spontaneous as I introduce the newest member of the family.
Lots of @miniuk adventures to come.
Watch this space
#minicoopers #minicooperworld #miniconvertible #miniadventures #familycar #funtimes😎 #livealittle

Online workouts & classes. Do they work?! (read on

Online workouts & classes. Do they work?! (read on)
One of the reasons why online fitness platforms and workouts are successful are because of the sheer amount of variety you can get from the comfort of your own home.
In the 'old days' you only had the option to have to be (sometimes) motivated to leave your home either before work, during work, after work or find time to travel to a workout/gym for sessions that may or may not be on at a convenient time for you. But now you literally have access to millions of workouts from resistance training to dance, Yoga to combat, indoor cycling to meditation and so much more inbetween from the comfort of your own space.
But as a group fitness instructor, I still love seeing people's physical faces in my classes in person and connecting with them first-hand. But making that happen if someone is 100 miles or 1000 miles away is impossible. So bridging the gap between face to face or not working out at all means embracing and using platforms that are devised to offer lots of varieties of classes and loads of talented trainers.
So, join us online, support your fitness instructors both in person and virtually and keep trying new ways to keep that health & fitness habit going so you get results.
Oh, and drop a thank you & tag to your favourite instructors (from any platform/gym/studio) who have helped you over the past few years (pre & post covid). We appreciate you all.
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// About Richard

Richard is a passionate, entertaining and multi award-winning trainer who has been a part of the fitness industry for well over two decades. He has successfully and consistently blurred the lines between personal trainer, fitness presenter, media consultant and educator while working with leading brands and individuals within and outside the industry. All this, yet he still remains approachable and appreciative of his place as one of the UKs most popular mixed discipline fitness professionals.

“I love working with people, whether it is in a PT session, on stage presenting at a fitness event or coaching individuals in their own homes via a screen… it’s all fitness to me and I feel so lucky to have been given the opportunity to turn my passion into my career” – Richard

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// Workout Week

Join Richard’s exclusive online workout sessions as he trains you over the space of a week. It’s screened privately across the Zoom® App and with strictly limited numbers. Book fast when the workout passes are made available and read the T&Cs for health related outlines. Invite your friends/colleagues along and share the workout experience with them.

– Suitable for all levels & available to everyone – Below are examples of some of the PT sessions available –

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// Personal Training

Richard offers bespoke training packages, designed to match the needs of the individual and at all times ensuring they are directed towards achieving the agreed goal. Whether your goal is about looking better, performing optimally or just health related, his belief is that personal training should be safe, fun and most of all effective. Decide on what you really want to achieve, look at your availabiilty, contact Richard, discuss your pathway forward and make change happen.

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“I love fitness, dance and movement. Though I may be based near London, the pull and buzz of teaching has taken me online and that continues to makes me tick” – Richard

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// Group Fitness

It is about the buzz and excitement of the workout. Surrounded by friends, partners, colleagues, like-minded strangers and all working towards the same session goal. As a group fitness presenter/instructor, Richard has taught around the world, showcasing a range of workouts that have included Urban Funk, Armageddon and a multitude of signature workouts to suit all levels and abilities. It is when you see the music start, the smile on his face and the glint in his eye, that really helps you understand how much love he has for teaching and performing in a group fitness environment. ‘Duck to water’ is possibly the best suited analogy here, it’s also the most accurate and so book into a group fitness session with Richard at the next opportunity.

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// Online 1:1 Training

PERSONALISED VIDEO TRAINING

Train in a variety of locations convenient to you, your work and your schedule. Sessions are completed using either Whatsapp Video©, Zoom® or Skype®.

VARIABLE INTENSITY & DURATION SESSIONS

Sessions are devised and based around the individual’s unique needs, whether you require 30min/60min sessions or strength/HIIT/bodyweight workouts.

EXCLUSIVE PT SERVICE

Clients are given 24/7 support; home workouts to follow; nutritional advice; equipment purchase tips; regular check-ins outside of designated sessions; referral bonuses; discounted face-to-face sessions & more.

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// Callender Girls

Callender Girls is Richard’s online coaching and transformation campaign designed to empower women as they learn to eat better, train effectively and redefine their mindsets. It has an extensive library of HD home workouts, gym sessions, Live chats with Richard, a team of experienced experts, an active online community, fitness events and much more. Get involved, visit the website by clicking below and join Richard for the next CG:IGNITE 30 Day Plan or #50DaysofHER challenge.

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// Highlights

The past 20 years within the fitness industry have created some amazing memories. There have been so many inspiring people, the most memorable experiences and these are just some of them…but I am not done yet and am excited about adding to this section.

Good Morning Britain

Biggest Loser Fitness DVDs

Magazine Covers & Features

This Morning ITV

The Biggest Loser

Charlotte Crosby Workout DVDs

Dancing On Ice Fitness DVD

Vicki Entwistle Workout DVD

Jordan Workout DVD

// Media

Richard has worked with, contributed to or featured in many well known media outlets and publications worldwide as a writer, fitness expert, lifestyle advisor and management consultant. Some of which are below…

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// Gallery

Richard’s fitness life and career in pictures

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A brief sample of some of Richard’s media work over the years. For more, follow him on social media…

// Get in Touch

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