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Strength Training 101: 12 Week Beginners Guide (Science Backed) Plan, Structure, Nutrition, Recovery, Mindset, Progress Tracking...
Here’s my science-backed beginner’s guide to strength training designed to get you results in 12 weeks. It covers everything from the training, structure, recovery, nutrition, mindset & progress tracking.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
1. What strength training is & how it builds muscle
2. How to structure an effective 12-week plan
3. Form & foundational exercises
4. Nutrition & recovery strategies
5. Common mistakes to avoid

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Aug 33 min read


From Pain to Independence: Moira's Quick Journey of Recovery Through Chair Exercise
Moira went for surgery late in the day on 1st July 2025... Shopping in the supermarket 10 days after... Walked back into classes 14 days...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Aug 22 min read


FAT LOSS Blue Print. Evidence-Based Fat loss isn’t just about the mirror-If you understand the WHY, It’s easier to commit to the HOW…
WHY FAT LOSS MATTERS:
Beyond the mirror!
Body fat isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about living longer & ageing well.
Excess body fat is linked to chronic diseases.
What’s healthy & what’s not?...
HEALTHY BODY FAT RANGES:
What is considered ok?
HOW TO REDUCE BODY FAT:
Backed by science- no fads or tricks just solid strategies for success.
Get lean the safe, healthy & sustainable way:

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jul 192 min read


Weak Glutes cause MAJOR issues. Are you suffering from one of these problems? Here’s my Top 5 Stability & Strength Exercises.
If your glutes are weak a whole host of problems can occur...
In my video I go through 5 exercises that will give you more stability & strength.
Building injury resilience into your day & rehabilitating issues.
So you can function & move well.
PAIN & INJURY RISKS
Caused by unstable joints & weak glute muscles:
Increased risk of ACL injury
Knee pain
Piriformis syndrome
Planter fasciitis
PLAN:
Complete each exercise 20 times on a daily basis for 4 weeks.
The exercises

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jul 91 min read


Graham was shocked when he was given 2-4 years left to live in 2017. 7 years on & still going strong. From Cancer Diagnosis to Resilience: How Exercise helped Graham live, thrive & survive!
The Question- Has continuous exercise helped in my battle with cancer?
I believe it has. Structured exercise has given me a positive focus and a sense of perspective beyond the cancer.
It has certainly helped me to tolerate the various drug regimes of chemo, hormone therapy and radiotherapy, with minimal side effects that other patients often seem to suffer. It is most interesting, but no surprise to me, that recent research is indicting that a structured exercise regim

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jun 144 min read


Sassy Step Follow Along Video Choreography- First Place Fitness Step Class
⭐SASSY STEP- Here is block 3 Tuesday night step choreo for you.
Part 1- I've broken down the steps
Part 2- See them at tempo with instruction
Part 3 - See reverse perspective
Part 4- Complete block rebuild to tempo

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Apr 171 min read


Get stronger & change your body shape, condition & composition. New Strength Training Classes Launch 21st April- First Place Fitness...
Every movement you make is a symphony of your muscles working together.
Weak muscles & imbalances can cause a whole host of problems:
1. Increased injury risk- putting undue stress on tendons & ligaments
2. Pain & discomfort- causing pain in neck, back, shoulders & other areas
3. Poor posture- causing misalignment & strain on your joints
4. Reduced performance-affecting sports & activity results, slower & lack of power
5. Joint instability- affecting bala

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Apr 161 min read


Top Health Benefits of Meeting the 2025 NHS 150 mins Cardio a week guide-Weight Management, Healthy Heart, Boost Brain Function, Reduce Stress. How to achieve it?
Here’s 4 science-backed reasons to crank up your cardio!
1. HELPS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT- How? Uses calories, improves metabolism, regulates blood sugar.
2. STRENGTHENS HEART & LUNGS- How? Lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of developing heart disease, stroke & other cv conditions.
3. BOOSTS BRAIN FUNCTION- How? Enhances blood flow, improves memory & cognition, attention & can protect against age related cognitive decline
4. RE

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Apr 111 min read


6 core-strengthening exercises to build injury resilience, improve daily function & enhance sports performance...
Your 'core' is more than your abdominals.
Having strong core muscles builds injury resilience, improves daily function & enhances sports pe

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Apr 61 min read


5 Science-Backed Benefits of a Spin Class on Physical & Mental Health-Tracy’s Top 5 reasons to give indoor cycling a spin!
I absolutely love teaching & doing spin classes. I did my first class in 1994 & became addicted very quickly. I qualified & starting teachin

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Feb 193 min read


FIRST PLACE FITNESS 2025 Mind & Body Fit -January Class Timetable-
If you are ready to start fresh & have a mind body 'reset'
Or progress your strength & fitness results to the next level..
I'm here to sup

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jan 41 min read


Purpose, positivity & people power... you have got me through this last 2 months & I will be forever grateful...
I'm on the bike everyday & it feels incredible to push myself & get my heart rate up.
.
I'm delighted to be in a position where I can open

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Weight Loss & Knee Rehab. Tracy Give Me Hope: Overcoming Physical Struggles, Shedding 2 Stone, & Rediscovering Life...
Losing weight, 2 stone in 5 months, has been amazing! I feel so good - positive, energetic & more than capable of maintaining what I've achi

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Oct 5, 20242 min read


PILATES for backs, hips & shoulders...
Going into immense detail & depth working with the most common pathologies.
As a result, I have created a specific Pilates Class to work wi

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jul 6, 20242 min read


🟧 NEW CIRCUIT TRAINING HIITCLASS- For Ultimate Strength & Fitness! Want to get leaner, stronger & fitter?
🟧 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CIRCUIT
TRAINING CLASS?
5 Core Stations every week plus a new feature station
each week e.g trampoline, sk

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jun 6, 20242 min read


WEAK CORE MUSCLES? Could be leaving you vulnerable to injury. Here are my Top 3 Exercises to build up strength in your core muscles
Weak Core Muscles. Spot Signs & Symptoms. Get stronger with 3 simple & effective exercises

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
May 26, 20242 min read


Ian's Shocked After Seeing Holiday Photo- How he transformed his physical & mental health in 6 months, losing 3.5 stone & becoming the healthiest, fittest, happiest he's ever felt...
Before contacting Tracy, I was at an all-time low both mentally & physically. My relationship with food & exercise was not in a good...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Apr 11, 20243 min read


🩷 HOW TO AGE WELL-Jenny’s powerful case for living well into old age & not just surviving it! - You are showing us what is possible & how you're making it achievable.
You inspire me every day.... Thank you to Jenny for sharing this with us. . 📖Read Jenny's story... Jenny started group exercise classes...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Introduction to Pilates Basic Foundations & Exercises- Training with Tracy Dixon First Place Fitness
I'm excited to be running an introduction to Pilates Foundation Exercises Training Class. Saturday 30th September 11.30-12.30pm Text to...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Aug 30, 20231 min read


AT 54 SUE HITS LIFE CHANGING GOALS "I’ve lost 2 stone in 12 weeks...
8 inches from my stomach… And reduced my body fat by 13%"... I’m now sleeping better, have more energy, my posture has improved… I’ve had...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Aug 5, 20233 min read
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