Frankie’s Little Black Book Of Wellness

I travel so much that I always plan my workouts ahead of time. If I’m a little tired and have to figure out how and where I will train, then I will probably talk myself out of it. But if I know the hotel has a gym, or a friend has recommended a nice run, or I have bought a pass for a local class, the only decision I have to make is when to get it done. Travel workouts don’t have to be full workouts – 30 minutes in a basic hotel gym will still have you feeling a lot better than nothing.

There is horse racing 365 days a year around the world – if you want to stay fit or get fit, there is no ‘right time’. My life in horse racing is incredibly social. There are a lot of events and a lot of food on the go. I tend to eat light earlier in the day to allow for more calories towards the evening when I have events.

I take vitamin D through winter, electrolytes when flying and protein shakes when I feel like I haven’t got enough from my diet. I keep it simple, and it seems to have worked for me so far. 

In my early 20s I lived a gym bro life. My diet reflected that – great for a six pack but not that great for enjoying life and food. I am, however, quite thankful for those years because they instilled some good habits. I eat plenty of fruit and veg, and try to include a good protein portion in my lunch and dinner.