Common reasons for a lack of progress in the gym

If you are not seeing the results that you feel you should be getting then you are not alone! Time and time again I chat to people about their training, their goals and how its all going and to be honest quite often the individuals are not overly…

Why are rest periods between sets important in weight training? Can a lack of rest actually be holding you back in the gym?

Rest periods between sets in are important for a variety of reasons, and they can significantly impact your workout performance and progress. Here are some key reasons why rest periods matter in the gym: Muscle Recovery: When you lift weights,…

BCAAs – What you need to know

First of all, what exactly are BCAAs? BCAAs, or Branched-Chain Amino Acids, are a group of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. They are called "branched-chain" because of their chemical structure. These amino acids…

Why should we lift weights?

We hear a lot of people going on about the benefits of strength training, but why exactly should we lift weights? Aside from the aesthetic reasons (Which does tend to be why a lot of people start in the first place), there are numerous physical…
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The Power of Body Positivity in Personal Training

"Embracing Your Strength: The Power of Body Positivity in Personal Training" As personal trainers, our goal is to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals. However, this often goes beyond just physical strength and improvement.…

Training Vs Exercise; What is the difference?

Training Vs Exercise: What’s the difference? Many people equate exercise and training to the same thing, and may even use the two words interchangeably when talking about running, hitting the gym, lifting weights — or doing anything to…
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All about Creatine

First off, what exactly is creatine? Creatine is a molecule that is produced in the body from amino acids. It's primarily made in the liver and (to a lesser extent) in the kidneys and pancreas. Creatine stores high-energy phosphate groups…

Protein

Like carbohydrates and fats, Protein is a “macronutrient,” meaning that you need relatively large amounts of it to stay healthy. (Vitamins and minerals, which you only need in small quantities, are called “micronutrients.”) Unlike…
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Lose Weight and still eat what you want???

Can you lose weight without giving up your favourite foods? This is a great question and unfortunately for a lot of people they believe that, yes, they must give up all of their favourite things in order to achieve the weight loss goal that…

DOMS – What exactly are they?

We've all heard the dreaded phase 'DOMS' We all know the pain associated with them and the fun of not being able to walk after a big legs workout! But what exactly are DOMs? DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Delayed onset muscle soreness…