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Surviving Lockdown Third Time Around

Running a business is not for the faint-hearted, it’s often a big chance you take a step out from the comfort of a secure job, into a self-sufficient role which can be incredibly demanding on your time, as well as your mental and physical well being. Often failure can come at a high price, but...

Time to get S.M.A.R.T

As we approach the end of 2020 it is quite clear to see how tired and exhausted trainers have become navigating the most unpredictable and challenging year to date. Whilst we can take positives out of 2020, such as online personal training and a better understanding of health in relation to Covid-19, the long hours...

Five Positive Lessons Learned in Lockdown

‘Whilst we are all in this together, we are not all in the same boat’. This quote you hear bounded around rings true for many of us facing lockdown and the monumental effect it has had on our lives and businesses. Whilst despair can plague your thoughts guessing which month is finally going to ease...

Making the Most of Isolation

There is no telling how long the UK will be in lockdown, as it has been said on many occasions these really are unprecedented times. Many of us would never have experienced anything like this in our generation or even our parent’s generation for that matter. So its completely natural to feel a level of...

Nutritional Myths and Where To Find Them

Guest Post by Intake Nutrition Okay. I’m going to try and not to get too triggered, I promise.I’m not ‘triggered’ by those who believe these myths. How are you supposed to know?! And believe me, I’m not ashamed to say I’ve fallen victim to a good few of these in the past myself.I am, however,...

The Power of Accountability

The start of the year is always surrounded by a hazy fog of weight loss hacks, new year new you promises and campaigns, alongside fancy new tech & fitness apps at the forefront of time stricken individuals. Whatever method you have chosen to meet your goals in 2020, are you using these 5 points to...

3 Quick Tips To Help Foam Roll

Foam rollers is one thing PT Workspace has never been short of! The studio manager swears by them to help improve mobility, prevent injury, boost performance and help you recover from exercise. Now if you’re wondering what those round cylinders in the corner of the studio are good for, then maybe we can help answer...

5 Great Reasons to Workout in the Morning

Mornings… Now they are not for everyone! A battle we all face but not everyone conquers, and as winter sets in, the harder it becomes to plant those two feet on the floor. The cosiness of bed will have you fighting your own thoughts and questioning your own sanity. But there are some great benefits...

PT WORKSPACE INTERVIEW WITH HOLLY ACTIVE

They say three is a lucky number, and we could not feel luckier than to have the wonderful Holly Davidson in the studio with us, for the third installment of our PT Interview series. Holly has been in the fitness industry for upwards of a decade and has built a solid foundation through her brand...

Adulting 101 in the Gym

Whilst Adulting in the gym may seem like common sense…And it is, we all know that one person who needs to check themselves occasionally because they are most likely completely oblivious. Oblivious being the keyword in that sentence, which is why gym etiquette is so important. Here is how you can help: Use a towel...

5 Gadgets to Help Keep You on Track at the Gym

Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones £179.95 When it comes to audio for fitness, one brand of head phone seems to be cropping up a lot in 2019. The popular Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones. The weather and sweat-resistant earbuds come with three different pairs of sports tips for the perfect fit and an app to...

PT Workspace Interview with Life Square Fitness

Every personal trainer begins their own journey into the fitness industry differently. Find out how experienced trainers Des & Lucas from Life Square Fitness have raised themselves up through the ranks to establish themselves as successful independent trainers together, whilst building their brand and business alongside PT Workspace. In this video, Director and studio manager...

How Can Exercise Relieve Stress?

Stress like mental health is not something we should shy away from, by talking about it and addressing stress head on, we can find different coping mechanisms for carrying it. Sometimes stress cannot be avoided, such as the loss of a job or the passing of a family member. These sorts of situations are ones...

The London Marathon

The London Marathon is fast approaching, and if you are lucky enough to be entered into this years 2019 race day, then the anticipation must be mounting. All your hard work will be coming to ahead on Sunday, 28 April, so now you just have to make it to race day! To help you along your...

BATTLING AUTHENTICITY IN HEALTH & FITNESS

There is a tide of change coming in the fitness industry, can you feel it? Even though there are more faddy diets, weight loss pills and magic weight loss drinks than ever before, the backlash from qualified professionals who are tied of misleading products is mounting. It sends home a message loud and clear, enough...

Periodization… Keep Your Body Guessing

Periodization… Keep Your Body Guessing Periodization is the most significant resistance training tools you can use, to break plateaus and prevent overtraining. This system of training is typically divided up into three types of cycles: microcycle, mesocycle, and macrocycle. The microcycle is generally up to 7 days. The mesocycle may be anywhere from 2 weeks to...

PROTEIN, PROTEIN, PROTEIN…

What is Protein? Protein makes up all the cells in your body and is vital to repairing and making cells for survival. It is important for fueling growth through youth, adolescence and pregnancy. The main component of protein is Amino acids, essential Amino acids must consume through our diet and non-essential is readily produced in...