<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ben Yates Fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Yates Fitness]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:19:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Before You Quit Your Diet: 10 Essential Reminders for Long-Term Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Committing to a diet is a significant step towards better health and well-being. However, sometimes sticking to a diet can...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/before-you-quit-your-diet-10-essential-reminders-for-long-term-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6409e0751880aa6ca362d885</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_53b856cc7b064cfb97aa0cdc15b917ee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Strengthening Your Legs Can Put an End to Lower Back Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Do you suffer from lower back pain? You're not alone! Millions of people experience discomfort in their lower back, limiting...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/how-strengthening-your-legs-can-put-an-end-to-lower-back-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e63d1a9298239a875ec0e5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 16:42:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_14c642002d734c8abf0b0ed86fde223c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stay Motivated and Achieve Your Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction We all have moments in our lives when we feel unmotivated and down. Maybe you're struggling to hit your fitness goals or...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/how-to-stay-motivated-and-achieve-your-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63d61c3e5592a501ef6b2c87</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 07:47:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_541a8f2f48be4632b063da17c641caed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories (Yes, It's Possible)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever tried losing weight, there's a good chance you've spent some time entering everything you eat into an app. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks... that biscuit you grabbed while waiting for the kettle to boil. And then there's the fun of trying to work out how much butter you put on your toast, whether your chicken weighed 150g or 170g, and how on earth you're supposed to log the homemade lasagne your other half made. It's enough to make you consider giving up food altogether. Now,...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/you-don-t-need-to-count-calories-to-lose-weight-here-s-how-to-do-it-without-the-math</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63ce8daf9119ab1d127220bb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_dce43cb6f9694cb39f80f3f29593518e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From chaos to control: how to build healthy habits that stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane is a busy working mother who always puts her family's needs before hers. She was feeling run down and stressed out and realised that...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/from-chaos-to-control-how-to-build-healthy-habits-that-stick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c5494bf60082de132f3f20</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_b8c97370ffc44666917cff051da316e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are your hormones stopping you from losing weight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine you are a woman in your late 30s who has always struggled with her weight. You have tried countless diets and exercise programs,...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/are-your-hormones-stopping-you-from-losing-weight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63a16a96ce7e058fda34cca3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:10:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_18445ca5f0ee40ceb989a471f149230d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Secrets To Success In Anything]]></title><description><![CDATA[After working with hundreds of clients over almost 10 years, I can tell you four things clients want (1) more confidence, (2) clarity...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/4secretstosuccessinanything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">639732901acbbd9c861e9620</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:54:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3d6128fd9fe541768f77fb6b91336f5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Negativity Can Be A Good Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change happens when you are uncomfortable Some of my most profound changes happened when I've been knee-deep in sh*t.  Every time I've...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/why-negativity-can-be-a-good-thing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6357fe3af2609cfdede5ed10</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:34:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2f69251cb244a16a0c1f7d6f87aba1e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Back Into Exercise After a Long Break (Without Making Your Life Miserable)]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, you've decided it's time to start exercising again. Maybe you used to train regularly, and life just got in the way. Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll start this Monday for the last six months, or perhaps you've reached that point where getting off the sofa makes noises you don't remember making ten years ago. Whatever the reason, you're ready to do something about it. The problem is, getting started again can feel surprisingly difficult. You remember what you used to be capable...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/tips-for-getting-back-into-your-fitness-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">611913bf013114001589c4a9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 13:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_234b1f3d0df949f3beecafad69d0a007~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_341,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leave Bad Days Behind With These Alternative Therapy Methods]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many individuals who are battling tough times, reframing life into a healthy, nontoxic mode is a challenge. 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It's no secret that...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/my-weight-loss-secret</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603dcdeb13b7e000576e6068</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:17:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bfe01f29e3444acaaa2ab0f43bc5c230~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My advice to kids about careers and the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was recently asked by Saint Martin's School in Stoke Golding, Leicestershire to record a short video describing my journey to becoming...]]></description><link>https://www.benyatesfitness.co.uk/post/my-advice-to-kids-about-careers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602f5de4d0a946001711457f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:01:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8770c6_0f31e2af8fa74843a0a013ff9c7826bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_634,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Yates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise after Coronavirus]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of 18th February 2021, the number of Coronavirus cases worldwide topped 110 million, with more than 2.43 million deaths. 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