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: 15 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
• 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 2021
• 28th August 2020: 13 Best Gyms in Belfast (2020)
• 27th August 2020: 17 Kettlebell Exercises: Beginner & Advanced
• 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 (2022) | OriGym
• 27th July 2020: How Long Does It Take To Become A Yoga Teacher In The UK? (2022)
• 15th July 2020: How To Write A Yoga Teacher CV | 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
• 12th June 2020: How to Write A Yoga Studio Business Plan: Ultimate Guide
• 12th June 2020: How Much Does Yoga Teacher Training Cost? (2022 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 (2022)
• 15th May 2020: Marketing a Yoga Business: Ultimate Guide
• 29th April 2020: Yoga Teacher Insurance: UK Comparison
• 27th April 2020: Sports Nutritionist Salary UK: Ultimate Guide
• 21st April 2020: 13 Best Running Armbands UK (Updated 2020)
• 9th April 2020: How To Become A Sports Nutritionist (UK)
• 2nd April 2020: How to Become an Online Fitness Coach
• 26th March 2020: Postural Assessment: Guide for Fitness Professionals
• 16th March 2020: Best Reflective Running Gear: 14 Items You Need (2021)
• 16th March 2020: How To Become An Exercise Referral Specialist
• 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
• 10th February 2020: Sports Massage Marketing Ideas: Ultimate Guide
• 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
• 8th January 2020: How to Write A Fitness Instructor CV
• 17th December 2019: How to Do A Landmine Squat: Videos & Variations
• 29th November 2019: How To Do A Renegade Row: Videos & Variations
• 26th November 2019: How To Do The Dumbbell Clean and Press: Videos & Benefits
• 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
• 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

• 13th January 2022: Top Personal Trainer Specialities for 2022
• 11th January 2022: Being a Personal Trainer: Pros and Cons
• 6th January 2022: The Highest Paying Fitness Jobs
• 5th January 2022: Personal Training Mentor: What They Do And How To Find One
• 5th January 2022: How To Become A Fitness Tutor
• 5th January 2022: Personal Training Older Clients: Tips, Exercises and Skills
• 20th December 2021: 19 Best Sports Nutrition Brands to Support Your Workouts
• 3rd December 2021: Become a Sports Massage Therapist
• 25th November 2021: How To Write A Personal Trainer Cover Letter
• 24th November 2021: 11 Best Kitchen Scales for Bodybuilding and Weight Loss
• 24th November 2021: Personal Training Package Ideas & Inspiration
• 12th November 2021: How To Create a Personal Trainer Facebook Page
• 8th November 2021: Offering Couples Personal Training: Ultimate Guide
• 5th November 2021: Benefits of a Personal Trainer & How To Find One
• 1st November 2021: How To Become A Personal Trainer In Australia
• 1st November 2021: First Aid Courses For Personal Trainers: Do You Need It?
• 1st November 2021: Tofu: Benefits, Risks and Meals
• 1st November 2021: How To Become A Clubbercise® Instructor
• 27th October 2021: How To Write A Strength And Conditioning Coach Cover Letter: Step By Step Guide
• 26th October 2021: Mobile Personal Trainer: Skills, Benefits & Salary
• 21st October 2021: How Old Do You Have To Be To Become A Personal Trainer?
• 18th October 2021: What Is The Exercise Referral Process?
• 15th October 2021: Lunges: How To, Variations & Benefits
• 4th October 2021: How To Become A PureGym Personal Trainer
• 1st October 2021: Kettlebell Deadlift: How-To, Benefits & Variations
• 30th September 2021: Strength And Conditioning Coach CV: Tips And What To Include
• 30th September 2021: What Is A Strength and Conditioning Coach?
• 30th September 2021: Food Additives: Benefits And Risks
• 30th September 2021: 11 Best Upper Chest Exercises
• 27th September 2021: How to Start a Fitness Blog: That Gets HUGE Traffic
• 23rd September 2021: 17 Best Fat Burning Exercises
• 21st September 2021: 11 Benefits of A Vegan Diet
• 20th September 2021: Exercise Referral Specialist Salary
• 9th September 2021: How to Become a Personal Trainer When You Have a Disability
• 25th August 2021: Intensive Sports Massage Courses Explained
• 24th August 2021: Personal Trainer Refresher Courses: Are They Worth It?
• 23rd August 2021: Best Quad Stretches
• 20th August 2021: What is Yoga Nidra? Definition, Benefits & More
• 13th August 2021: 8 Best Calf Stretches
• 10th August 2021: 9 Best Gyms To Work For As A Personal Trainer
• 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?
• 14th May 2021: Fitness Instructor: Job Description & Responsibilities
• 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
• 30th March 2021: Personal Training College Courses VS Private Providers
• 30th March 2021: 41 Best Personal Training Motivational Quotes
• 26th March 2021: How to Become an Online Personal Trainer
• 19th February 2021: Best Personal Trainer Courses Compared
• 17th February 2021: How To Become A Personal Trainer: The Essential 5 Step Plan To A Successful Fitness Career
• 27th July 2020: How to Become a Fitness Writer for Major Websites
• 27th March 2020: Types of Professional Development for Personal Trainers
• 24th March 2020: Best Fitness & Gym Franchises UK (2022)
• 13th March 2020: Personal Training Business Names: Examples & Ideas
• 13th February 2020: PFA Fitness Courses, Training & Funding Explained
• 10th February 2020: How to Become a Spin Instructor: Ultimate Guide
• 24th January 2020: How to Get Personal Training Clients: 13 Ways
• 22nd January 2020: 9 Ways to Motivate Your Personal Training Clients
• 6th January 2020: How Hard Is It To Become A Personal Trainer?
• 31st October 2019: 64 Of The Most Useful Personal Trainer Software (2022 Comparison)
• 8th July 2019: Personal Trainer Facts & Stats for a Career in Fitness (2021)
• 31st May 2019: Why Is It Important to go the Extra Mile For Your Client? (2019)
• 15th May 2019: How to Sell as a Personal Trainer: Untapped Secrets (Ultimate guide 2022)
• 8th May 2019: How to Find a Personal Trainer (2022)
• 18th April 2019: What Insurance Do UK Personal Trainers Need: Companies Compared (2022)
• 29th March 2019: How to Become a Yoga Instructor: The Definitive Guide (2022)
• 9th March 2019: How to Start a Fitness Instagram: Over 10,804 followers in Just 13 Weeks
• 26th February 2019: How to Become a Personal Trainer for Kids: The Ultimate Guide (2021)
• 23rd February 2019: How to Get Traffic to My Personal Training Website (2022)
• 21st February 2019: REPs Points System + CIMSPA Membership Explained (2022)
• 16th February 2019: Finding a Personal Trainer Job UK (Full List of Employers 2022)
• 15th February 2019: Personal Trainer Business Plan (Examples & Samples 2022)
• 13th February 2019: Personal Trainer SWOT Analysis (Examples + Samples - 2022)
• 29th January 2019: Personal Trainer Advice (15 Expert PT Tips 2019) | OriGym COE
• 8th December 2018: How To Become An Exercise to Music (ETM) Instructor: Ultimate Guide
• 21st November 2018: How to Become a Kettlebell Instructor (The 2022 Guide!)
• 13th September 2018: Writing a Gym Business Plan: How-to Guide & Case Study
• 20th March 2017: The Difference Between a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) and a Personal Trainer (PT)

Verified Posts

• 18th November 2021: Writing Your Personal Trainer CV (2022)
• 21st May 2019: Personal Training Consultation: Guide, Examples & Scripts (2022)