“This Isn’t a Gym at All”

Why Should we Practice Resistance Training? The idea of implementing resistance training into your workouts is often daunting. Why purposely lift a heavy object and put it back down? Why move one object to a spot, back and forth multiple times? Why put all this effort and energy into a fruitless endeavour? The truth of the…

Protein is often hailed as the building block of life, and for good reason. This essential macronutrient plays a crucial role in various bodily functions and offers a multitude of benefits for your health and well-being. Whether you’re an athlete looking to build muscle, a busy professional striving for sustained energy, or simply someone seeking…

Hitting a fitness plateau can be frustrating and demotivating. You’ve been putting in the effort, but the progress seems to have stagnated. Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Fitness plateaus are a common challenge many individuals face on their fitness journey. The good news is that personal trainers are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to…

In the world of fitness, the emphasis is often on the sweat-inducing workouts, the intense training sessions, and pushing oneself to the limit. While these are undeniably vital components of any fitness regimen, there’s one equally crucial aspect that often gets overlooked: rest and recovery. The human body is an incredible machine, capable of remarkable…

Imagine waking up one morning and not being able to open a jar of peanut butter. Or struggling to climb a flight of stairs without getting winded. These are just a few of the challenges that can arise when we neglect our muscles as we age. As we get older, our bodies naturally lose muscle…

Sleep plays an important role in muscle growth and strength. Studies have shown that inadequate sleep can reduce muscle strength, endurance, and leave you feeling fatigued. It also causes your body to produce higher levels of cortisol, a hormone that can lead to decreased muscle production and breakdown. Additionally, it can slow the rate at…