At this time of year, many of us are wanting to kick-start lifestyle change. But where do we start? Personal trainer to the Hollywood stars, David Higgins, shares his top tips on this week’s episode. David believes that no matter who you are, the issues and obstacles are the same. We discuss how to bring about lasting behaviour change and create long term healthy habits. We delve into the problems of exercising with incorrect posture and the importance of breathing correctly. David explains how he empowers people to take control of their bodies and live fuller, healthier lives. I hope you find this conversation useful.

Episode Highlights:

• Which Hollywood stars has David worked with?
• What has David found is the difference between working with celebrities and members of the public?
• What common factors does David recognise go hand-in-hand with achieving good results?
• Hear what David thinks has contributed to our current view on exercise and looking after ourselves.
• Where is David from and how did he get into his work?
• How does David motivate his clients to achieve their long-term goals?
• Hear why David thinks we need to address movement or posture issues as early as we can.
• What past problem did Rangan overcome by addressing the way he walked?
• Why did David write The Hollywood Body plan?
• How does David think that new workouts should be introduced?
• David explains how he is able to address biomechanics in those that have been told not to exercise certain parts of their body.
• What are David’s top tips?
• David talks about box breathing – see Dr Chatterjee’s blog on 5 Breathing Techniques to Help Reduce Stress.

Further learning:

Tatler.com – How to look like Wonder Woman

Dr Chatterjee’s resources:

5 Breathing Techniques to Help Reduce Stress