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Mark Beasley Coaching, Therapy and Training

Sports, Injury and rehabilitation therapist with a background in mental health. Offering first aid courses and Paddle Sport Coaching in Leicestershire.

10/09/2026

Ever feel like you're putting MORE effort in… but getting LESS out of your paddling? 🛶

So you paddle harder.
Pull harder.
Try to go faster.

But more effort isn't always the answer.

Sometimes the problem is something much smaller:
Your body position.
The timing of your stroke.
Where your paddle enters the water.

Or a habit you've developed without even noticing.

That's one of the benefits of 1:1 paddlesport coaching.

Someone else can see what you can't.

Then instead of simply telling you to “paddle better”, we can work on the specific changes that could help you become more efficient, confident and controlled on the water.

Whether you paddle kayak, canoe or SUP, coaching isn't just for beginners.

It's for paddlers who want to progress.

📌 Save this for the next time you find yourself simply paddling harder.

👇What's one part of your paddling you'd love to improve? Tell me below.

07/09/2026

An acronym is only useful if you understand what sits behind it. In first aid, simple frameworks help us stay focused when things become stressful. The goal isn't to memorise endless information. It's to know what to do next. Save this one for later.

05/09/2026

It’s an easy assumption to make.

First aid training isn't about turning your whole team into medical experts.

It's about giving people the skills and confidence to step forward rather than step back when someone needs help.

And that confidence comes from learning and practising what to do.

Mark offers practical workplace first aid training, including Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work courses.

📌 Save this as a reminder to check your workplace first aid cover.

Or share it with the person responsible for training in your workplace.

02/09/2026

🩼Good first aid starts before the emergency.

Knowing where your first aid kit is.
Knowing who your first aiders are.
Knowing how to summon help.
Knowing what to do while help is coming.

These small things can make a stressful situation much easier to manage.
❓When was the last time your workplace checked its first aid arrangements?

30/08/2026

❓Would you know what to do? Could you save a life?

Join our hands on First Aid training to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to step in when someone needs help! Our courses are regulated and accredited.

👉 Get in touch to find out more or ask any questions

27/08/2026

Whether you’re at work, out in the wild, or caring for your family, knowing first aid is an absolute game-changer.

We’ve got you covered with a range of flexible and unforgettable courses. All Level 3 Accredited and Regulated:

🏢 First Aid at Work & Emergency First Aid at Work
🧑‍🏫 First Aid at Work Requalification
🏕️ Outdoor & Emergency Outdoor First Aid

Our courses are tailored to suit your needs, packed with practical skills, and designed to stick with you long after the session ends.

24/08/2026

The moment I realised clothing doesn't matter in a life-threatening emergency...

I was teaching a first aid course when the topic of CPR came up.
Someone hesitantly asked:
"What if I have to remove a woman's clothing to use a defibrillator?"

It's a question many people think but rarely ask.
And my answer is always the same.

If someone's heart has stopped, they are clinically dead.
At that moment, preserving life is the priority.

Not preserving modesty.
Not worrying about embarrassment.
Not wondering what other people might think.

A defibrillator can't work through clothing.�Chest compressions can't wait while we debate what's appropriate.

And then I realised...
Many people don't hesitate because they don't care.
They hesitate because they're worried about doing the wrong thing.

But here's the reality:
No one has ever been grateful that a bystander protected their modesty instead of saving their life.

100% of women would choose living over modesty.
Every. Single. Time.

That's why first aid training matters.
Because when seconds count, confidence replaces hesitation.
And confidence saves lives.

❤️ Clothing is temporary. A life is not.

21/08/2026

🧠 Suspected Stroke? - Call 999 immediately

Here is how you can help while you wait for the emergency service:
✅ Keep them comfortable and supported
✅ Note the time symptoms started�
✅ Reassure them while waiting for help

❌ Do not give them food or drink

Acting quickly can reduce the damage caused by a stroke.

Would you recognise the signs?

18/08/2026

Ever watched people gliding across the water and thought:
👉 “I’d love to try that...”

Or maybe you’ve already got a paddleboard sitting in the garage that’s seen more dust than water?

This is your sign.

🏄 INTRODUCTION TO STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING
Perfect for complete beginners.
No experience needed. No pressure. No awkward fitness expectations.
Just friendly coaching, fresh air, plenty of laughs and the chance to discover why SUP is one of the UK’s fastest-growing outdoor activities.

📅 23rd August
⏰ 10am–12pm
💷 £35pp

📍 Sutton Cheney Wharf, Leicestershire
👉 Book online at mark-beasley.co.uk/paddleboard_booking

✔ Friendly coaching
✔ Stunning location
✔ Equipment hire available
✔ Great for individuals, friends and families
✔ A new adventure waiting just outside your comfort zone

💬 Tag the friend who keeps saying “we should do something different this summer!”

🔄 Share this with someone who needs a new hobby, a confidence boost, or simply an excuse to get outside.

17/08/2026

Someone starts having a seizure.
What you do in the next few minutes matters.

Imagine you're at work, at the gym, at a family gathering or out with friends.
Someone suddenly falls to the floor and starts having a seizure.

Your first instinct might be to try to stop them moving.
Don't.

Here's what to do instead:

👉 Keep them safe — move nearby hazards out of the way and protect their head if possible.

👉 Don't restrain them. You can't stop the seizure by holding them down.

👉 Don't put anything in their mouth. Despite the old advice, they won't swallow their tongue.

👉 Time the seizure. This can be really important information for emergency services.

👉 Stay with them. When the seizure stops, check their breathing. If they're unresponsive but breathing normally, place them in the recovery position unless there is a reason not to move them.

🚨 Call 999 if the seizure lasts 5 minutes or more, if another seizure follows without them recovering, if they are injured, or if you are concerned about their breathing or condition.

❗️The biggest thing?

You don't need to be a medical expert to help.

Sometimes first aid is simply knowing what NOT to do and staying calm enough to do the right thing.

📌 Save this post — and share it with someone who might need the reminder.

Address

5b Church Street
Stoney Stanton
LE94DA

Telephone

+441455634072

Website

http://mark-beasley.co.uk/

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