Abbie Watkins

Bio

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Holding an MA Marketing Communications and Branding as well as a BSc Psychology from the University of Liverpool, Abbie’s experience encompasses the retail, hospitality and fitness industries. Since joining OriGym, she has become a qualified Personal Trainer and gone on to complete a specialist qualification in advanced Sports Nutrition. Abbie’s main focuses cover staying up to speed with YouTube fitness influencers, identifying successful and innovative content formats. She has contributed to various publications, including the Daily Express. Beyond OriGym, she describes herself as a ‘work-hard, play-hard’ type going on scenic runs and upbeat exercise classes, and often found on the front row of a Saturday morning spin class. 

Blog Posts

• 6th July 2021: How Long Does it Take to Become A Personal Trainer?
• 21st May 2021: How to Become A Fitness Instructor (UK)
• 6th May 2021: Can You Be a Personal Trainer Without Certification (UK)?
• 27th April 2021: Personal Trainer Levels Explained (UK)
• 18th March 2021: Personal Trainer Apprenticeships Explained
• 3rd March 2021: How to Write A Nutrition Business Plan (2021 Guide)
• 26th February 2021: How to Become A Part-time Personal Trainer (2021 Guide)
• 26th January 2021: How To Write A Sports Massage Business Plan
• 25th January 2021: Barbell Rear Delt Row: Videos & Variations
• 21st January 2021: How Hard Is It To Become A Yoga Instructor?
• 12th January 2021: Research Review: The Benefits of Exercise That Can't Be Replicated At Home
• 16th November 2020: 11 Best Gym Tyres: Buyers Guide
• 23rd October 2020: Best Free Yoga Apps in 2021
• 20th October 2020: How To Do The Aleknas Exercise 
• 16th October 2020: 17 Best Vegan Protein Bars in 2020
• 12th October 2020: 13 Best Ladies Boxing Boots in 2020
• 9th October 2020: Hand Release Push Up: Videos & Variations
• 9th October 2020: 13 Best Gyms in Manchester (2020)
• 23rd September 2020: Incline Dumbbell Curl: Videos & Variations | OriGym
• 17th September 2020: Press Up Row: Exercise Video & Variations 
• 15th September 2020: Dive Bomber Push Up: Exercise Video & Tips
• 14th September 2020: 13 Best Kettlebell Workout DVDs of 2020
• 11th September 2020: 13 Best Push Up Variations to Try in 2020
• 9th September 2020: 13 Best Gyms in Nottingham (UK)
• 9th September 2020: Pros And Cons Of Being A Nutritionist In 2021 | OriGym
• 8th September 2020: 19 Best Yoga DVDs of 2021 | OriGym
• 3rd September 2020: 13 Best Slam Balls in 2020 (UK)
• 3rd September 2020: 13 Best Fitness Motivation Twitter Accounts to Follow
• 2nd September 2020: 13 Best Gyms In Ipswich (UK)
• 1st September 2020: Reverse Grip Barbell Curl: Variations & Videos
• 28th August 2020: Nutritionist Job Description in 2020
• 28th August 2020: 13 Best Gyms in Belfast (2020)
• 27th August 2020: 17 Kettlebell Exercises: Beginner & Advanced (2020)
• 24th August 2020: What Is a Yoga Diet? Everything You Need To Know (2021)
• 19th August 2020: 13 Best Gyms in Derby (UK) | OriGym
• 30th July 2020: Yoga Teacher Job Description (2021) | OriGym
• 27th July 2020: How Long Does It Take To Become A Yoga Teacher In The UK? (2021)
• 15th July 2020: How To Write A Yoga Teacher CV (2020) | OriGym
• 3rd July 2020: How To Get More Private Yoga Clients: Ultimate Guide (2021)
• 24th June 2020: How to Become a Bikram Yoga Instructor in the UK (2020)
• 12th June 2020: How to Write A Yoga Studio Business Plan: Ultimate Guide (2020)
• 12th June 2020: How Much Does Yoga Teacher Training Cost? (2021 Guide)
• 3rd June 2020: Free Yoga Teacher Training: Everything You Need To Know
• 1st June 2020: Pros and Cons of Yoga: Full List (2021)
• 28th May 2020: What Makes A Good Yoga Teacher? Ultimate Guide (2021)
• 15th May 2020: Marketing a Yoga Business: Ultimate Guide (2020)
• 29th April 2020: Yoga Teacher Insurance: UK Comparison (2020)
• 27th April 2020: Sports Nutritionist Salary UK: Ultimate Guide (2020)
• 21st April 2020: 13 Best Running Armbands UK (Updated 2020)
• 9th April 2020: How To Become A Sports Nutritionist (UK): 2020
• 2nd April 2020: How to Become an Online Fitness Coach (2020) 
• 26th March 2020: Postural Assessment: Guide for Fitness Professionals (2020)
• 16th March 2020: Best Reflective Running Gear: 14 Items You Need (2021)
• 16th March 2020: How To Become An Exercise Referral Specialist (2020)
• 12th March 2020: 13 Best Running Apps for Beginners (2020)
• 5th March 2020: Personal Trainer: Sole Trader or Limited Company?
• 4th March 2020: 21 Best Fitness YouTube Channels (2020)
• 28th February 2020: Starting A Personal Training Business Checklist (UK)
• 19th February 2020: What Makes A Good Personal Trainer? 12 Top Traits
• 10th February 2020: GDPR for Personal Trainers: Everything You Need to Know (2020)
• 10th February 2020: Sports Massage Marketing Ideas: Ultimate Guide (2020)
• 4th February 2020: How Much Does It Cost to Become a Personal Trainer? (UK)
• 24th January 2020: A Day in The Life of a Personal Trainer (2020) | OriGym
• 8th January 2020: How to Write A Fitness Instructor CV (2020)
• 17th December 2019: How to Do A Landmine Squat: Videos & Variations (2020)
• 29th November 2019: How to Do A Renegade Row: Videos & Variations (2020)
• 26th November 2019: How to Do the Dumbbell Clean and Press: Videos & Benefits (2020)
• 19th November 2019: How to Clean and Press: Videos, Benefits + Variations (2019)
• 13th November 2019: How to Do the Landmine Press + 7 Variations | Videos
• 28th October 2019: How to Do Box Squats Correctly: Videos & Variations (2019)
• 15th October 2019: Hack Squat: Exercise Videos + Variations (2019)
• 3rd October 2019: 37 Best Fitness Podcasts to Keep You Motivated (2019)
• 1st October 2019: How to Do Rack Pulls: Videos & Benefits (2019)
• 25th September 2019: How to Do Jumping Jacks: Benefits & Alternatives (2020)
• 25th September 2019: 13 Best Calf Exercises for Bigger Calves
• 12th September 2019: 13 Best Running Gels to Fuel your Workouts (2019)
• 10th September 2019: How to Do the Pendlay Row (Videos) | OriGym
• 4th September 2019: How to Do the Lateral Raise | Videos + Guide
• 21st August 2019: How to Do A Sissy Squat (Videos) + Benefits
• 20th August 2019: How To Do The Leg Extension: Videos, Benefits + Alternatives (2019)
• 12th August 2019: How to Do a Trap Bar Deadlift: Benefits + Exercise Videos (2019)
• 2nd August 2019: Do Vibration Plates work? (Benefits – 2019)
• 30th July 2019: 13 Rowing Machine Benefits (2019)
• 23rd July 2019: How to Engage Your Core: Ultimate Guide (2019)
• 15th July 2019: 27 Best Vegan Cookbooks

Editor

• 4th August 2021: SMART Fitness Goals
• 28th July 2021: 16 Best Bosu Ball Exercises
• 27th July 2021: How to Choose a Personal Trainer
• 22nd July 2021: Les Mills Instructor Salary
• 22nd July 2021: 12 Best Kettlebell Ab Exercises
• 6th July 2021: How To Become An Aerobics Instructor: Everything You Need to Know
• 2nd July 2021: How To Do A Seated Cable Row
• 30th June 2021: 9 Roles and Responsibilities of a Personal Trainer
• 24th June 2021: 13 Benefits of Meditation
• 17th June 2021: 9 Best Bicep Stretches
• 15th June 2021: Best Ab Stretches
• 11th June 2021: How To Stand Out As A Personal Trainer
• 10th June 2021: Am I Too Old to Become a Personal Trainer?
• 9th June 2021: 13 Best Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Apps (2021)
• 9th June 2021: Best Running Base Layers
• 8th June 2021: Strongman Equipment: Everything You Need
• 7th June 2021: 11 Best Gym Sleds
• 2nd June 2021: Personal Trainer Job Description Explained
• 1st June 2021: British Triathlon Age Groups: Explained
• 26th May 2021: 17 Benefits of Running
• 26th May 2021: 15 Best Arm Stretches for Before & After Your Workout
• 25th May 2021: Average Running Speed: What is it & Tips to Improve
• 24th May 2021: 23 Best Gym Shorts for Men
• 20th May 2021: 13 Best Stretches For Runners: Pre and Post Run
• 17th May 2021: Essential Bodybuilding Shopping List: Everything You Need
• 17th May 2021: Can Personal Trainers Give Nutritional Advice?
• 29th April 2021: What To Expect From A Personal Training Session
• 29th April 2021: 9 Benefits of Online Personal Training
• 21st April 2021: Should I Become a Personal Trainer?
• 21st April 2021: What Can A Level 2 Gym Instructor Do?
• 20th April 2021: Personal Trainer Salary Explained
• 16th April 2021: FREE Personal Trainer Course VS Paid Personal Trainer Courses
• 13th April 2021: 21 Essential Pilates Equipment
• 12th April 2021: Resistance Training: Benefits, Risks & Tips