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Travelling with work or on holiday - why not having gym access won’t hinder you!
These days it’s very rare that you’ll come across a nice hotel on your holidays that doesn’t have some form of gym. However, it might not be all it’s made out to be on the website! Whether it’s a couple of spin bikes, a treadmill and some rust old weights that only go up to 12.5kg, I’m here to let you know, that all is not lost during your time away from your favourite gym… (obviously I’m talking about Holme Run Fitness) It’s a very common question I get asked very regularly.

Ryan Silvester
Dec 92 min read
More rest equals more gains?!
Have you ever got to the point where you feeling like you’re going through the motions in the gym? Maybe you feel like progress has stalled Perhaps there’s some unexplained aches and pains You’re overly irritable or you’ve lost the drive you had to complete your workouts I was having a conversation with a member of the gym, about exactly this the other day. She was just there to ‘get it done’ even though she used to love going and it was the highlight of her day. She’s also g

Ryan Silvester
Nov 113 min read


Diaries of a new dad EP. 4
Diet control, grabbing the easy option and not being too hard on yourself No matter how hard you’re going to try, sometimes the long nights, the fatigue and the lack of energy will just simply get the better of you. If you have ever worked with me, either online or in person you’ll know my stance on nutrition already. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of my company for an extended period of time, I try to simplify nutrition as much as I can, to keep it as easy as

Ryan Silvester
Oct 202 min read


Hip Injuries and football Retirement
It sounds pathetic to say it out loud but retiring from football before I was 30 wasn’t ever really on my bingo card but unfortunately...

Ryan Silvester
Aug 273 min read


Why setting long-term goals could be hindering your progress rather than helping it
Let me tell you why setting long-term goals on their own, maybe throwing off your progress and potentially throwing a spanner in the works.

Ryan Silvester
Jul 313 min read


Diaries of a new dad - Ep. 3
5am feeds, fitness and fatigue Let me just start by saying it is THE single best thing we’ve ever done. That little being, that presence,...

Ryan Silvester
Jul 173 min read
Diaries of a New Dad - EP. 2 - New baby and a new buisness??
New baby and a new business? What a decision As a few of you may or may not have noticed, in addition to my face to face personal...

Ryan Silvester
May 262 min read


Diaries of a new dad
Ep 1. The waiting game Ever since I found out I was going to be a father, it’s like someone has hit the fast forward button on life. No...

Ryan Silvester
Apr 292 min read
Get Strong, Live Long
Strength training makes you live longer! Okay there’s no scientific proof that strength training will make you live longer BUT hear me...

Ryan Silvester
Feb 52 min read


Me, Myself and Irene
Ryan, Ryzee, Rhino, Rocky... a man of many names and many talents (depending on who you ask). I had a sudden realisation the otherday...

Ryan Silvester
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Stretch and mobilise
New class, same coach At HRF HQ we always pride ourselves on delivering exactly what our clients want and need... Therefore bring on our...

Ryan Silvester
Nov 12, 20241 min read


THE C WORD
I actually can’t believe someone said it in the gym the other day. Outrageous. Disgusting. It’s only just October! Wait what? What were...

Ryan Silvester
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Motivation: The highs, lows and everything inbetween
No matter what happens in life, you’re not always going to be 100% motivated. Whether it’s at work or in your personal life motivation...

Ryan Silvester
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Injuries: Working with and around them
YOU can still be making progress whilst injured Yep, you read that right. I’m going to outline three different ways you can...

Ryan Silvester
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Calories and Weight Loss: Understanding the Basics
No matter how you spin it, the fundamental science behind weight loss is simple: consume fewer calories than you burn.

Ryan Silvester
Jul 21, 20242 min read


How much and how often should you be training?
Maximising your training is crucial for progress, but how much is too much?

Ryan Silvester
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Chasing dreams or hunting goals?
With lockdown easing, now is the time to set your targets and hunt those goals...

Ryan Silvester
Jun 1, 20206 min read


Exercising & lockdown... how much training should I be doing, how long for, how often should I Rest?
Over-training, under-training and everything in between

Ryan Silvester
May 1, 20207 min read


Home Workouts: Low motivation, a poor mindset and kit issues
Do what you can, when you can. Dig deep, get moving and do a little something every day...

Ryan Silvester
Apr 5, 20204 min read


Failure is KEY to success
Why you SHOULD fail and why it is important in fitness, work and everyday life

Ryan Silvester
Mar 25, 20203 min read
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