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,…
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.…
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…
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…
Older weight lifters???
Should older adults (Let’s say 50 years +) lift weights? I get asked this question a lot so here’s my answer.
In a word….YES
Research has shown that weight training has a large number of benefits for older people. Including (but…
Some considerations to make as you age
Throughout life, men generally need more energy calories/kilojoules per day than women. This is because men tend to be larger and have a higher proportion of muscle.
The amount of energy you need each day depends on your age, height, and how…
New to the gym, where to start?
So you've finally decided that THIS is your time! You're finally going to make a change, get in shape, feel good and generally lead a healthier lifestyle. Theres a problem though, you actually have zero idea of where to start ! What sort of…