Eleven Diet and Fitness Trends That Aren't Actually NewYou might be surprised to learn that many of this year’s hottest diet and fitness trends are not new at all! People have been trying to get the perfect body in all sorts of ways for thousands of years. Let’s take a look at some of this year’s diet and fitness hot-takes that will make you say, ‘haven’t we done this before?’1. Kevin Nelson UK Fitness ProNov 21 · 3 min read
Six Benefits of Hiring an Online Personal TrainerWhat is an online personal trainer?Having an online personal trainer deliver a workout programme to you electronically means that you can access your workout on your mobile device at any time and in any location. This is great for those that travel frequently or do not want to be restricted by gym opening times. 1. Ryan Stinson UK Fitness ProNov 14 · 3 min read
Five Reasons to Hire a Personal TrainerFrom the outside, getting in shape can look simple: Want bigger muscles? Lift weights. However, the further you delve into “the lifestyle”, the more you realise there’s more to it than meets the eye. UK Fitness ProNov 8 · 2 min read
Simple Lifestyle Changes that will Boost your MetabolismIf you want to give your metabolic rate a kick, eating the right foods and doing the right exercise is a key part. However, you also need to make sure you’re leading a lifestyle that promotes optimal calorie burning. Tip 1: Don’t Overdose on CaffeineWhen consumed in moderation, caffeine can actually give your metabolism a boost. Peter BradleyOct 31 · 3 min read
Six Reasons to Get a Personal TrainerThere’s a reason celebrities and the wealthy get personal trainers. So what can a personal trainer help you with? Here are six benefits of hiring a personal trainer:Improve your fitnessWorking with a personal trainer, whatever your goal, will undoubtedly lead to an improvement in your fitness. Jermaine SempebwaOct 23 · 2 min read
Three Ways to Reduce the "Belly Fat Hormone"Three Ways to Reduce the “Belly Fat Hormone”Cortisol, also known as the “belly fat or death hormone”, typically gets a bad rap. Cortisol’s job is to protect us. It’s produced by the adrenal glands whenever our bodies experience too much mental or physical stress, also known as the “fight or flight” response. Jack ElliottOct 19 · 2 min read
How to Work Out When You Have No MotivationMotivation is fleeting, and there are a lot of things that can chase it off. Rather than relying on motivation, which is fickle and never around when you need it, looking to develop discipline may be a more effective long-term strategy. This article lays out some of the methods you can use to make working out part of your daily routine for your health. Laercio MorenoSep 9 · 3 min read
Bodyweight Workout for Beginners A couple of mistakes beginners make: 1. Going too hard too soon. 2. Using poor technique. Try this bodyweight workout for beginners to avoid falling into either of the above traps!The workout will only take you 5 minutes. Do each exercise for 20 seconds before moving on to the next exercise. You have 10 seconds to rest/get ready between exercises. Rob BowmanSep 4 · 2 min read
The Limitations of WillpowerHere’s a day in the life a person over relying on willpower:Wake up, head to work. You get your coffee and skip the croissant because you’re being ‘healthy’ and making up for a heavy night before. Then at lunch you go for a salad because once again you are being ‘healthy’. Your brain is fried and you are knackered. Alex AlvarezSep 4 · 2 min read
Five Reasons Your Fat Loss is StallingEven if we feel we’re on top of our diet and exercise, it’s common to reach plateaus. For instance, a new regime might initially result in fat loss, but then, despite your efforts, that extra bit of fat just refuses to budge. This can be frustrating, but there are reasons this happens and, therefore, there are things you can do. Let’s take a look at five…1. Rob ChristouSep 3 · 4 min read
Walk the Walk No gym membership, no problem. Pushchair bound, no worries. Are you sitting still? Now we will beginOne way to determine your activity level is to count the number of steps that you take in an average day. According to Public Health England, as a nation we spend as many as 60% of our working days in a sedentary position. Rebecca RoachSep 2 · 3 min read
Eight Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)The fitness industry has seen a rise in the popularity of workout programmes such as CrossFit and Insanity which all fall under the umbrella of HIIT workouts. Jermaine SempebwaAug 22 · 2 min read
Five Types of Athlete that Benefit from BCAA SupplementationBranched chain amino acids (BCAAs; leucine, isoleucine, valine) are “essential” amino acids. This simply means the body is unable to synthesise them in sufficient quantities, and so they need to be consumed. UK Fitness ProJul 17 · 4 min read
Three Things You Probably Skip When Working OutA look at the benefits of warming up, cooling down, and stretchingKeturah Anderssen-ChiversJul 7 · 4 min read
Five Types of Athlete that Benefit from Creatine SupplementationTo translate our hard work in the gym into real changes in physical performance, it’s vital we provide our bodies with what they need. Creatine is an organic compound, produced by the liver and kidneys, that helps to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which provides the energy for muscle contractions. Loads of research links creatine supplementation to enhanced performance among athletes. UK Fitness ProJun 25 · 4 min read
