About this episode

Harry Bates discusses the importance of movement over data in fitness and the benefits of community in exercise.

Harry Bates is a Worcester-based Personal Trainer. He runs The Movement Company with three tiers of engagement: a free run club, group circuits and bespoke one-to-one sessions at his private studio. In this we discuss: ** For sedentary people why ditching data, wearables, smart watches and SMART goals and just moving could be the key. ** Why combining fitness with community/socialising maximises the benefits of working out. ** Why people realising exercise makes them 'feel better' could be the key to getting the population healthier, in body and mind. ** Harry's pivot from Primary School teacher to fitness pro. ** The difficult of knowing what career to follow for young people and why often the unsure choose teaching as a safe option. ** The challenge for PTS of fitting in their own training when busy with clients. ** Levels of kids movement in primary schools. More on Harry and his service: https://themovementcompany.co.uk *********************** Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street Info on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at…

People in this episode

Host: Teddy Draper

Guest: Harry Bates

Topics covered

• fitness
• community
• exercise
• personal training
• youth movement
• career choices

Keywords

• personal trainer
• movement
• exercise benefits
• community fitness
• youth exercise
• career in fitness

Sponsors

Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham, Herring Shoes, Cytoplan, GHS Cheltenham Clinics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Movement Company

Places: Worcester, Cheltenham

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