Graeme Hilditch's Biography
Graeme Hilditch runs a private and exclusive Personal Training business in rural Gloucestershire.
Personal Trainer
Trained by Premier Global, the UK's leading fitness training provider, Graeme qualifed with a Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy (Dip FTST - IIST, IHBC) and went on to gain advanced qualifications in Nutriton.
With over a decade of experience as a Personal Trainer, Graeme's light hearted and articulate approach to health and fitness has won him recognition from several UK and US magazines and newspapers, as well as two major publishing houses.
He has provided 15 major charites such as the National Autistic Society, Sparks & Spinal Research with 10km, Half and full Marathon training and nutrition guides which are followed by thousands of charity runners every year, both in the UK and Word Wide.
His three books, "The Marathon and Half Marathon: A Training Guide," "Is it just me or are sit-ups a waste of time?"and "From Flab to Fab" have been extremely well received by the running and fitness community alike, with organisations such as the Great North Run and Fitpro International endorsing his publications.
Consulted with by a number of national Newspapers such as The Daily Mail and The Telegraph, Graeme is regularly asked to contribute to features and comment on all apsects of health and fitness.
Golf Biomechanic
More recently, Graeme flew to California to qualify as a CHEK Golf Biomechanic, This demanding and highly technical qualification is held in very regard by Golf Professionals and swing coaches and recognised by many to be an integral part of any golfers regime.
As a Golf Biomechanic, Graeme assesses a golfers ability to rotate effectively and maintain good postural alignment from ball address to follow through. By identifying and manipulating tight, shortened or weak muscles, Graeme then works in conjunction with Golf Pros to improve the consistency of a golfers swing, as well as reduce chances of injury.
In The Media
Regularly asked to provide professional comment on a number of health topics, Graeme's knowledge of the health and fitness has earned him a reputation within the media, as a leading authority on marathon training, weightloss and nutrition. To date, he has been contacted by and provided columns and comment to:
- BBC Radio London
- BBC Asian Network
- BBC Radio Kent
- BBC Radio Cambridge
- BBC Radio Shropshire
- The Independent
- The Daily Telegraph
- The Sunday Mirror
- Easy Living Magazine
- Womens fitness magazine
- Fitpro Magazine
- Shattered magazine, New York
- Mens Fitness
- The Times
- The Daily Mail
- FHM
Graeme's experience in Personal Training is also now much sought after on a consultancy basis, where he offers practical and moneysaving advice on designing and integrating fitness suites at work or at home.
Having established relationships with leading fitness equipment companies such as Technogym and Life Fitness, Graeme is able to provide a bespoke and quality service to anyone wishing to install a fitness studio at work or home.
If you would like to contact Graeme personally, please email graeme@fitfaqs.co.uk
BOOKS
Is it Just Me Or Are Sit-ups a Waste of Time?
Synopsis:
Trying to keep ourselves fit and healthy is a challenge at the best of times. It seems that there is always someone ready to give us a piece of advice on how to exercise, lose weight or have a more nutritious diet. But how much of what you are told can you believe and how do you know which pieces of advice to take seriously?This book addresses questions such as: If I exercise my tricep muscles, will I lose my bingo wings? Why do I need to supplement my diet with vitamin C (I eat three oranges a day!)? Do you burn as many calories walking a mile as you do running a mile? And, does drinking beer give you a beer belly?Every day, top personal trainer Graeme Hilditch is asked just these kind of questions and, in this intriguing and informative book, he uses his extensive expertise in fitness and nutrition to explode some of the most common myths. His explanations are light-hearted and accessible to everyone and his no-nonsense advice will tell you everything you need to know in order to live a fit and healthy life.
Reviews:
Louise Anne Bateman, WATERSTONE'S CRAWLEY MARTLETS
This little book is just genius. Jumping on the same band-wagon as Popular Science titles such as “Why Don’t Penguins Feet Freeze?” it provides answers to the questions that you’ve always wanted to ask your personal trainer (if you’re lucky enough to have one). It dismisses myths and common misconceptions such as the idea that doing 200 sit-ups a day will give you a washboard stomach, and suggests overlooked alternatives that are more likely to produce results. An informative and entertaining read.
Super read, lots of information - love it. 19 Jan 2008
Despite the fact that i hate all diet books, my book shelf is still full of them in the vain hope that one of them will make a difference - one day!
I bought this book on whim and thought it would just sit next to my others to gather dust - how wrong could i be. This is so different to all other health and fitness books because it tells you "how it is" rather than being full of the false hope and promises similar books give. Its easy reading, funny at times, and really fascinating. I'm looking forward to the follow up of more "myth busting" health tips.
Absorbing, fascinating and easy to understand, 27I bought this book after i heard the author speak about it on the radio and i thought it might be worth a read - i wasn't wrong. This book is written in a really light hearted way and is not only really interesting to read but also eye opening - i know now where i have gone wrong over the years in my plight to get fit and lose weight! It's relevant to anyone interested in health and a fantastic book for the bed table or downstairs toilet.
The Marathon and Half Marathon: A Training Guide
Synopsis:
Written on the back of the popularity of a series of marathon training guides for charities, this book was commissioned by a publishing house that specialise in Sports guides and manuals.
Published in November 2007 by The Crowood Press, “The Marathon and Half Marathon: A Training Guide” was written with a particular appeal for first time and novice endurance runners.
Packed with cutting edge information on nutrition, common injuries, training variations and timetables, this book is perfect for anyone who has had the “sense” to commit themselves to competing in a half or full marathon.
Reviews:
Fabulous reference book, This is the best running training book I have come across. It doesn't just apply to marathons - could easily apply to 10k's as well. Chapters are all well laid out so you can simply jump to the section that is relevant to you. If you are worried about your knees or are wanting a really appropriate training regime this book has it all thought through for you. No myths or beating about the bush - it tells you how - or perhaps how not... you can get through it.
Best book out there,
This is by far the best marathon book on the market, with easy-to-digest sections and plenty of information on all aspects of long distance running. The author clearly writes from experience, and the section on how to stay motivated was particularly relevant for me! I can't recommend this book enough and I've now bought a copy as a Christmas present for everyone I know running a marathon in 2008!
Fantastic visual book that makes sense, Great book! Good luck with your training!
Realistic and motivational, For me this book provides all this and much more. It is aimed at everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or a complete beginner. It is extremely readable and covers all the main topics in clear language (although a note about whether or not to train through colds etc would be useful for future editions...) It is informative without being dictatorial in its tone, and I felt that the author was very 'tuned in' to most of the questions I would have asked him if I had the benefit of his company!
I'm also find reading the book really motivating - maybe because it's because it's such a practical, useful guide. He acknowledges the big challenges but makes you feel like you can overcome them.
It's early days for my training but it's going well - in no small part thanks to this book.