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Why Spinning - Indoor Cycling is Beneficial & Inclusive for all Ages..
A five-year follow-up found that nearly half had not returned to their GP, & 57% avoided joint replacement surgery, highlighting the long-term efficacy of spinning.
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Low-Impact & High Calorie Burn
Indoor cycling is lower impact than running or step aerobics, making it gentler on joints yet still highly effective. A 1997 study by the American Council on Exercise found that spinning burns 7.5 to 19 calories per minute, comparable to a 7‑minute‑mile run, but without the

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Sep 22 min read


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


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


Protein 101: Daily Needs, Why it Matters, Exercise, Deficiency Risks, Top Sources for Vegans, Veggies & Carnivores...
Daily Protein Needs:
Women- 0.8-1.2g per kg of body weight
Men- 1.0-1.6g per kg of body weight
(Higher if you are strength training)
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Protein & Exercise- Why it Matters:
ü Helps maintain lean muscle during fat loss
ü Reduces muscle soreness
ü Boosts exercise recovery
ü Supports muscle repair & growth

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jun 261 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


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


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


"From Sleep Apnoea to Success: How Allie Transformed Her Health, Strength, Endurance, Resilience & Lost 4 stone 9 pounds in 9 Months"
"From Sleep Apnoea to Success: How Allie Transformed Her Health, Strength, Endurance, Resilience & Lost 4 stone 9 pounds in 9 Months"

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jan 294 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


Being Strong Feels Good! Here's How You Can Achieve Greater Strength in 2025⬇️
Random workouts produce poor results!
Planned, structured, progressive strength classes guarantee you will achieve success.

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Dec 12, 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


🟥 4 MAJOR STRENGTH TRAINING WINS 4 WOMEN- Are you aged between 35-85 years? You need to know these facts! (scientifically proven)
4 Key Strength Training Benefits for Women Aged 35-85: Essential Information You Must Be Aware Of (Backed by Science)

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Sep 15, 20242 min read


5 Strength Training Benefits for over 50's (Science backed)
Here’s my top 5 science backed reasons to start strength training if you're over 50.
It will give you outsized benefits, some thought would

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Aug 17, 20242 min read


Jane's Journey to Losing 47 Bags of Flour & Finding Success in Weight Loss, Strength, Fitness & Improved Mental Health- after trying every diet under the sun!
My weight has always been my ‘Achilles Heel’ I believed I had to starve myself to lose weight & I’ve tried every diet under the sun!

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
May 9, 20243 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


GINA’S LOST 3.5 STONE her confidence is soaring & running times falling! Read Gina’s biggest achievements
· Losing 3.5 stone & is now maintaining her new body weight & composition. · Knocking 20 minutes off her marathon running &...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jan 25, 20243 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


SONIA LOST 5 STONE IN 25 WEEKS!…. I was 40 unhealthy, overweight, unhappy & stuck...
‘’Thank you for changing my life. I’ve been battling with this for at least 20 years’’… My 40th birthday was on the horizon…. I was...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Jun 15, 20233 min read


🟥 WHY STRENGTH TRAINING? For women age 37-65 undergoing menopause 🔻TOP 5 benefits (science based)
As a 50+ woman myself, a health & fitness professional & nutritionist, I want to help you navigate this time the best you can. There are...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Apr 8, 20232 min read


8 TOP TIPS FOR BETTER PORTION CONTROL-stop creeping weight gain with these quick easy tricks!
8 TOP TIPS FOR BETTER PORTION CONTROL.. I thought I would delve into this & give you some practical tips. It’s one of the issues I come...

Tracy Dixon Mind & Body Fit
Dec 10, 20222 min read
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