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Hippysquatamus Fitness Hey guys. My name is Kirsty Fhionna Slater, I am a qualified personal trainer, and the proud owner of Hippysquatamus Fitness.

I create PERSONALISED fitness plans to suit every goal, every budget and every lifestyle.

Be your own cheerleader 🌻This one's for myself as much as it is for you !!It's getting to that cold, dark time of the ye...
02/11/2021

Be your own cheerleader 🌻

This one's for myself as much as it is for you !!

It's getting to that cold, dark time of the year when it's easy to hide inside the house wearing your favorite pj's, eating snacks and feeling a little bit defeated by the early sunsets and lack of sunshine in your life - I know because I really struggle myself 🦭.

It's more important than ever right now to encourage yourself, speak kindly to yourself and push yourself to achieve things that you want and the goals you have set !

A couple of tricks I find helpful at this time of year are:

1. WAKING UP EARLY TO GET MORE SUN AND LIGHT IN YOUR DAY ☀️

2. Dosing up on vitamin D and eating lots of fruits and veggies 🍒.

3. Surrounding yourself with loving people in loving fun environments ( throw a games night or a movie night or have a sleepover with your bae) 👭.

4. GET OUTSIDE . yeh we know it's gloomy , its raining and it's bloody cold out there, but throw on your waterproofs , fluffy socks and favorite hat and get yourself some fresh air , you will be surprised at the beauty of winter if you just go out and find it- sitting in the house all day don't help noone. 🌻.

5. Be mindfull of how your morning routine sets you up for your day , perhaps start with meditation instead of a scroll through Facebook whilst still tucked up in bed .... try drinking a warm water with lemon instead of that coffee with 3 cream and sugar....

It's hard to remain focused and happy when your environment is dark cold and gloomy , but remaining your number one cheerleader is an important way to keep yourself motivated and encouraged , celebrate the S**T out of the small victories and focus less on the things you can't obtain right now!

AND IF ALL THAT FAILS ? Get in touch with me and let's talk about how we're gonna keep you motivated and killing it this winter 🤟.

SNACKY SNACK SUNDAYS 🧁Okkkaaay it's been a while since I did a snacky snack Sunday's , and it's simply because I have be...
04/10/2020

SNACKY SNACK SUNDAYS 🧁

Okkkaaay it's been a while since I did a snacky snack Sunday's , and it's simply because I have been so busy that I havnt actually been treating myself to any snacks properly on a Sunday because I have no time to make them 😂

However , last Sunday I had tacos 😍 and to me a taco is perfect option if you want some mexican but not the extra kcals!

The average taco rap has 150kcal and if you don't go overboard with all the extras, there's no reason why a taco can't actually be a pretty healthy snack .

Throw in some lettuce, chopped tomato , cottage cheese ( I use it instead of sour cream etc, less kclas and full of protein and you don't even notice the difference) which ever meat you fancy and perhaps a little hot sauce if you like the spice in your life ! And bipity Bopity Boo, you got yourself eating a taco 🌮.

TACO TACO. HAPPY SUNDAY PEOPLE, GO EAT SOME SNACKS 🤙

30/09/2020

WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS 🏋️

ABS OF STEEL COMING RIGHT AT YAH!

1️⃣. Inch worms

2️⃣. Plank hip dips

3️⃣. Mountain climbers

4️⃣. Plank 'mini humps'

5️⃣. V- ups

30 seconds work. 10 seconds rest between exercises. 4 times through.

GO ! 💃.

1:1 COACHING AVAILABLE. PM ME FOR MORE DEETS. ❣️

Technique Tuesday 🤙Happy bloody Tuesday everyone! As a follow up to my post from yesterday, I thought I'd pop on here an...
29/09/2020

Technique Tuesday 🤙

Happy bloody Tuesday everyone!

As a follow up to my post from yesterday, I thought I'd pop on here and list some techniques for weight loss and keeping fit which do not take place in a gym !!

Did you know that 30 minutes of:

*Playing frisbee burns around 100kcal

*Horse riding burns 130kcal

*Swimming burns 200kcal

*Fencing burns a whopping 250kcal

* Gardening burns 150kcal

* S*x burns an average of 3.6 kcals a minute SO GET YOUR BACK INTO IT 😏

The list goes on and on but I just wanted to give you guys a few examples of ways to burn calories outside of the gym !

Who else is gonna take up fencing ?? 😂😂

Have the best day guys and if anyone needs some more help out guidance please messege me .

1:1 coaching available 💌

MONDAY MOTIVATION 🤙 Where do you find your fitness ? For most of my life I have found my fitness in the weight section ,...
28/09/2020

MONDAY MOTIVATION 🤙

Where do you find your fitness ?

For most of my life I have found my fitness in the weight section , under the squat bar or in a group class environment.... Untill this year !

After returning to the gym for the first time in 2020 last week, I took some time to reflect on how being back made me feel and how keeping fit over the last year has made me feel. . .

And it turns out , that although I LOVE the gym and will always find myself back to one , I have actually enjoyed finding other ways of keeping fit this year whilst traveling and home workouts have been something that covid has taught me I do ACTUALLY like...

For the first time in my life I have managed to maintain a physique in which I am happy and healthy and not completely wrapped up in how I look ..... AND IM LOVING THIS NEW ME.

So from now on I'm going to find my fitness not only in the gym but in other ways, such as hiking , running , home Hitt workouts , paddleboarding , surfing ...and I'm going to cut back my workouts because during lockdown I have been doing 6 workouts a week ... Because the rest of the time I've been sitting on my ass eating snacks ! Now I'm working again , I'm gonna go back to three or four workouts a week and spend my weekend up the hills !

So this Monday I want you all to think about where you find your fitness ?? Because the gym isn't for everyone but that doesn't mean that fitness isn't for you , it just means you havnt found what works yet !


MONDAY MOTIVATION ☺️ How do you speak to your reflection ??? 🧐Is she/he your friend ? Because they should be . . . Self ...
21/09/2020

MONDAY MOTIVATION ☺️

How do you speak to your reflection ??? 🧐

Is she/he your friend ?

Because they should be . . .

Self love and body confidence should be something that we all have, but sadly that just isn't the case. . .

How many times have you stood Infront of the mirror and commented on your appearance in your head .....

" God look at that cellulite"

"No wonder noone fancies me"

"Ergh my arms are disgusting "

"I can't even look at my face , those spots are horrible"

"I wish I wasn't this skinny"

I have been there , and so have many others , because we are all our worst critic. . .

But something a mental health nurse said to me a few years ago really made me re-evaluate how I spoke about myself to myself and to others ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

If that was your friends reflection, would you say those things to them ???

And the answer unless your a complete tool , is NO. You would never say hurtful things to someone you love about their appearance because :

A. You wouldn't want to cause pain or hurt to someone you love and care about.

B. Their flaws arnt even flaws to you and because your not THEM you didn't even notice them in the first place.

So why ... If we are meant to love ourselves do we criticise and curse and focus on our insecurities or flaws instead of our strengths and our favourable traits ...

Because self love is hard, and confidence doesn't come naturally to everyone !

So this Monday I have a little game for you to play... I want everyone to think about what they LIKE about themselves, what part of your appearance do you like ?

And then think even more about what you like about your soul? What qualities do you have that you would appreciate in another person . . .

And if that all sounds absolutely terrifying and you can't find ANYTHING you like about yourself , imagine you were your friend , and your friend was feeling the way you are? What kind words would you say to them to help them see the light ????

Say those words to YOURSELF.

Talk kindly about yourself and forgive yourself for mistakes you make... A little self love really does go a long way ! ❣️

15/09/2020

TECHNIQUE TUESDAYS 💃

HOLA SENORITAS 🤗!!

It's Tuesday which means another technique video to save you from yourself 😉.

If your on a glute building mission , chances are that kickbacks are going to be a part of your leg days! And if so , this one's for you !

On the left you see nice controlled kickbacks , with no swinging motion. You will notice I lift my leg untill it is in line with my back , and my head is in a neutral position. I'm focusing on glute recruitment making sure it's my glutes doing the pulling not my lower back.

On the right you will see me using a swinging momentum and throwing my leg as high as I can possibly get it ( many people think this will get more glute recruitment , however it actually just strains your back.)

I came up with technique Tuesdays to help show people common mistakes I see at the gym.... One of my main focuses with my clients is form, untill form is good we don't proceed to 'heavy' lifting . . And it should be that way for you too!

Being in a gym environment can be very competitive, and it's important to remind yourself of the differences between your fitness journey and someone else's, everyone goes at different places, so please don't try to compete with everyone else !!

If you feel like you could use some guidance on learning better form and technique, please send me a messege, I have spaces avaliable for one on one coaching just waiting for you to reach out ☺️ .

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MONDAY MOTIVATION 🤙 °Not everything in life has to be work, staying fit and sticking to routines. In fact , I believe a ...
14/09/2020

MONDAY MOTIVATION 🤙
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Not everything in life has to be work, staying fit and sticking to routines. In fact , I believe a happy life comes from quite the opposite. BALANCE. 🧘.
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It is so important to take time for yourself during your busy week , even if it's just five minutes with your favourite pod cast or book....
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Mental health and self love are SO IMPORTANT when it comes to fitness . . . If your heads not in the right place , the chances are you body's not going to be either ....
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So this Monday I'm here to motivate you to do something for YOU !
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Have a bath , watch that documentary that you havnt had time to catch yet , pour yourself that glass of wine, make it to the top of that mountain. . . OR just lie down , put on some whale sounds and CHILL THE HELL OUT....
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We are all so busy being motivated that we sometimes forget home important it really is to stop.
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Have the best week everyone , and tell me, what are you gonna do for YOU this week ????
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TALKY TALK THURSDAYS ♥️ Today is a special one guys as its world su***de prevention day ❣️So here's a picture of Henry t...
10/09/2020

TALKY TALK THURSDAYS ♥️

Today is a special one guys as its world su***de prevention day ❣️

So here's a picture of Henry to put a smile on that face!

⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that each year approximately one million people die from su***de, one death every 40 seconds.

It is predicted that by 2020 the rate of death will increase to one every 20 seconds.

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These figures are NOT ALRIGHT. Society needs to start talking about mental health issues and SUPPORTING people who cry for help.... It's not attention seeking when someone says they are having suicidal thoughts or self harming ... It has taken a lot of strength for the person to actually say those words out loud!

So this Thursday, reach out to your friends your loved ones, the guy that always drinks at your pub ..... Check in with people. Make sure they are okay. It's a lonely place when struggling with mental health , and 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for some.

And if you feel like your struggling ? ITS OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY. Please reach out to someone , talk, get support , YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ❣️

From one mental health warrior to another .. I know how it feels to only know sadness and fear. I know how it is to think there is no other way ....

BUT THERE IS and I promise I am here for you if you ever need me.. getting help was the only thing left I had to do two years back , and now looking back I'm so incredibly proud and grateful to myself for fighting my demons and coming out the other side. It wasn't easy , but I can 💯 say it was worth it.

Take care you beautiful bunch and please, be kind, you never know the gravity of what someone else is feeling inside.

Be kind . Be humble. BE YOU. ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️.

***depreventionday
***deprevention





08/09/2020

TECHNIQUE TUESDAYS 💃

Lets talk about rows for a minute !

Above you will see a comparison video on single arm rows. . . ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️.

On the left you can see nice and slow , controlled reps. My spine is aligned and I am not straining my neck ..and you can see a noticeable pause at the top of the movement , where I really focus on mind muscle connection and squeeze my shoulder blade in. 💃

On the right you can see me slamming out rows, probably with DJ CAMMY on in the background, paying no attention to my form and using a lot of swinging motion.... Although slightly exaggerated for teaching purposes... You would be surprised how many people I see rowing like the right . .

Have the best Tuesday guys, I hope you have found this week's technique Tuesday helpful!🥳.

Just keep rowing.🛶.

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