<?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[ABEL Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunbridge Wells-based boutique fitness studio.]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:06:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[You don't have to lift heavy to build strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being strong isn't only built by “going heavy” – in fact, some of the most effective strength work happens with almost nothing in your hands at all.]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/post/you-don-t-have-to-lift-heavy-to-build-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca4615fac447a2899966d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:07:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7b39b_3c5021fb2f5b4497a8e343633f6b5db0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alison Abel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Built a Community Like FitnAbel]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m often asked why FitnAbel feels the way it does, so I've been trying to figure out how to answer that. It feels like a lot to put out there, but I want people to understand where my drive to create this community comes from. I was adopted. It’s not a secret or a big drama. I've always known I was - my parents never hid it from me, it was just always part of who I am. But growing up, with dark hair and olive skin, I just didn’t look like anyone else in my family. People, close friends even,...]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/post/why-i-built-a-community-like-fitnabel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca4615fac447a28999662</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7b39b_f5561bdc8ba24a12bcaa4a90d02e92b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alison Abel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Immune Boost - in a Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so many coughs and colds doing the rounds, this delicious lemon and ginger shot is a quick and easy way to give your immune system a boost.  Packed with vitamin C, ginger’s natural anti-inflammatory properties and a touch of cayenne to fire up circulation, it will help keep your immune system fighting fit as the colder months set in. Take the juice of 3 lemons and 2-3 thumb-sized pieces of fresh ginger (peeled &#38; chopped), 2-3 tsp honey (optional, for sweetness) and ½ tsp cayenne or...]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/post/your-immune-boost-in-a-shot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca4615fac447a2899966c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_df6f16336c794c0fbe67c24cf2081fca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alison Abel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Unwrapped!]]></title><description><![CDATA[At FitnAbel, we never stand still, always finding new ways to move and improve. In the past 12 months, we've launched  new classes,  competitions  and challenges, kickboxing workshops , Olympic barbell lifting classes , Roll &#38; Realign sessions  and our ever-popular  6-week health reset .  We brought energy (and a LOT of laughter) to the studio with an 80s dance class,  an epic collaboration with Burn Bikes - and took 20 amazing members to compete at London's  Battle Cancer Challenge.    We...]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/post/2025-unwrapped</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca4615fac447a28999663</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:25:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7b39b_3f71588bb4fc4ec389d71a3e122d6e4d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alison Abel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our first Battle Cancer squad smashed it! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, 20 of our amazing members took on the mighty  Battle Cancer Challenge  at London's Olympia: 90 minutes of synchro deadlifts, cycling, rowing, burpees, dumbbell snatches, kettlebell swings - and more, while fundraising for Breast Cancer UK . Honestly, I couldn't be more proud. It was very emotional for me to see this incredible group of women come together on the day and give it absolutely everything they had. It was hard work - heavy lifting, fast-paced, relentless. Those who...]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/post/goal-setting-worksheet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca4615fac447a28999660</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:50:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7b39b_409317e79e0646ad842b4bfb7a489da5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alison Abel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixpack abs? (yes, they really are achievable!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[To achieve sixpack abs, you need to be really controlled with your food choices and your exercise regime .  Here are five easy abs exercises you can do at home: 1. Plank Why : It stimulates more abdominal activity than a regular crunch and works the muscles in your back as well.  How : Supporting yourself on your forearms and the balls of your feet, bridge up and position your body in one straight line. Pull your abs in tight and hold for 30-60 seconds.  Kick it up a notch: From the plank...]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/post/6-pack-abs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca4615fac447a28999665</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:50:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd5095_c65b7eaec59349d38ba038c624041e45~mv2_d_4491_5614_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alison Abel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FitnAbel Collaboration x Ancient + Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce a new collaboration with Ancient + Brave which gives FitnAbel members and followers an amazing 20% discount! Their products aren't just   beautifully packaged, they are carefully  designed to nourish and replenish your body, brain and beauty. And they really work! I've been using their signature True Collagen powder for a while - and the difference in my hair, skin and nails is noticeable. Click below to explore the full range on their website and email me to...]]></description><link>https://www.abelcollective.co.uk/post/fitnabel-collaboration-x-ancient-brave</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca4615fac447a28999671</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7b39b_e45414b1e34c4f8f9065db9257f85926~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_567,h_458,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alison Abel</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>