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Is There a ‘Best Rate’ for Weight Loss?
For many people who want to lose weight, especially those who have a lot of weight to lose, getting down to your ‘target weight’ can seem like a long Road… Losing weight gradually over a long period of time has always been thought to be the safest way to do it; There...
My love of protein and fats
When I decided that I wanted to really transform my body and get an athletic figure, I knew that my training would not be enough on its own. So I looked into my diet. It was daunting. Where should I start? I found there were hundreds of articles all saying...
Choosing the right trainer
Have you ever turned up to a sports shop and felt really overwhelmed at the amount of variety there is in sports shoes? I know I have and I'm an expert in gait analysis and biomechanics. Once you find a trainer that works, stick with it. For me, I’ve been wearing...
Should Women Lift Weights?
Undoubtedly you've heard the myths about woman lifting weights? It will make you bulky, your arms will be too butch or once you start lifting you can't stop and the worst of the lot, it will turn into fat if you do decide to take a break from resistance...
We all need one. And we should all take one…
A holiday! But how do we cope with the change of your workout and food routines while away? I’m not perfect while away and I don't claim to be. However I do take personal responsibility while away. I try and make the best out of the situation and always try and...
5 training tips for weight loss
(in no specific order) 1) always incorporate legs training into your exercise programme (best exercise for weight loss in the gym is heavy barbell squats) 2) don’t just do long steady state cardio. Try at least 2 sessions a week of either, hill sprints, interval...
Good and bad fat
So my friend Tom the other day asked me something. "Pete is it true that there is good and bad fat? Surely all fat is bad?" So I thought I'd set the record straight about some myths and misconceptions about fat. Yes fat is more calorific than protein or...
Lose stomach fat immediately by following these 2 easy steps!!!
Firstly let me start off by saying that there are 2 types of fat around your abdominal area. 1) Subcutaneous fat - covers your abdominal muscles and lies directly under the skin's surface. 2) Visceral fat - lies deeper in the abdomen beneath muscles and surrounds...
Best Hampstead Personal Trainers
The Best Hampstead Personal Trainers? I have worked with many personal trainers and PGPT is by far the best personal training company in north west London. Of course you probably expect me to say that, but let me explain a little bit more as to why… [x_section...
Great Ways to Stay Motivated
Exercising and staying fit can be challenging, and finding the motivation to keep going can be a struggle. At PGPT, we want to keep you on track with these tips on ways to stay motivated! Set a Clear Goal Without setting a clear goal of what you want to achieve, it...