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Depend on Exercise, Not Alcohol to Beat Depression…
According to the Royal Collage of Psychiatrists (2019), just over half of men and just under half of women in the UK drink alcohol. For many this is a natural part of our social culture that we are fully aware of and feel comfortable with. It is shown that drinking at...
Should You be Pushing Through Injuries to Keep Up Momentum
Injuries suck! Plain and simple; No-one wants to be injured or go through any type of musculoskeletal trauma. Unfortunately, they are all too common and generally a part of life. They can occur as a consequence of fatigue, previous trauma, lack of physical...
Client of the Year 2021 – Ben Craft
Congratulations go to this year’s winner of PGPT’s Client of the Year – Ben Craft! At PGPT we believe hard work and sacrifice should be recognised and rewarded, and we are lucky to see the physical and mental rewards our fantastic clients achieve on a daily basis....
Is skipping meals OK and will it speed up my weight loss journey?
When you are trying to lose weight you will often hear about skipping meals, meal replacement shakes, intermittent fasting and many other different types of fad diets that have ‘worked’ for some people. However, is skipping a meal OK and will it really speed up...
Goal Setting; Aim high or start small?
As with most questions regarding change in health, nutrition, fitness and wellbeing the answer is often: ‘it depends’… What type of person are you? What have you experienced previously? What’s your environment like? What are the roadblocks to reaching your goals?...
Exercise and Endorphins… Does it really give you a buzz?
It is commonly known that exercise is good for promoting a healthy functioning body. Not only can it help strengthen muscles, it can improve cardiovascular health and help to support and maintain healthy bone density. However, what are the effects of exercise on...
5 Ways to Get Back into Routine After the Lockdown
This past year has been tough on everyone. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives, but now there is light at the end of the tunnel and we can all start looking towards the bright future that is ahead. However over the past year, you might have fallen...
5 Dieting Mistakes People Do When Trying to Lose Weight?
There are many things we thing we’re doing for the best, but here is where you may be going wrong: Hidden sugar Excess sugar in any form will contribute to weight gain, as it generates the release of insulin which encourages the body to lay down fat stores....
Process Vs Outcome
What is the difference between process goals and outcome goals? A Process goal is focusing on the journey rather than necessarily the end result. An outcome ‘IS’ the end result. In Relation to fitness, it is important to have both. In order for someone to achieve a...
Client of the Year 2020 – Jonathan Cansdale
It is often thought that while running a business or growing a successful career, you have to accept fitness and health will be affected. We see it every day with the clientele we work with; they are where they are at the expense of their personal wellbeing....