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Developing a Mindset That is Deeply & Fully Committed to Your Weight Loss Journey
There are many things to consider when deciding to commit to a journey of improved health specifically relating to weight loss. We’ll highlight a few important traits needed for managing this journey, with good self-awareness, accountability and one that doesn’t knock...
Ready… set… go! A Guide for Returning to the Gym Efficiently
Due to the recent circumstances and safety measures set to battle the covid-19 pandemic, gyms across the UK have been shut for what is now a long 4 months. But now they are reopening! PGPT wanted to create a quick start guide for all the keen gym goers who have...
Why It’s Useful to Set New Goals and Sometimes be a Jack of All Trades
Trust the Trainer Perhaps you place 100% faith in the trainer, you never question the why? You push on in confidence that the trainer has your goal and best interests at heart; Does the trainer know your ‘why’? Do you have one? What about if you’re the type of...
The Big Rocks of Recovery
Are you working towards achieving a health and fitness goal? Have you achieved it yet? Chances are you’re on a journey to doing just that. You may be feeling that you haven’t worked hard enough, that more is better, that you can push harder, you can train/exercise...
Does Exercise Suppress or Increase Your Appetite?
For many people exercise reduces that feeling of hunger we call ‘appetite’. This is due to a decrease in ‘ghrelin’ levels in the brain while also increasing leptin concentration. To understand this process better we must first look at what these hormones do in the...
Is Body Fat Set Point Really a Thing?
Research suggests there is evidence to show that the human body has a body weight, or body fat set point, in which it wants to try and defend. We know already that the body has in place many mechanisms to try and maintain ‘homeostasis’ (stability and balance). One...
Cloud Fitness – We Have Entered a New Age of Personal Training
Since 2007 PGPT has coached, what we call, time-poor Londoners whose success in business was to the detriment of their health and fitness… Business owners, executives, politicians and celebrities; we have trained them all, and importantly understand the challenges...
Free Access for 1 Week!
We have received an absolutely fantastic response from many following our recent support via email, social media, and Pete’s live Q&A sessions. However, it seems many of you would like access to a little more accountability and guidance with your exercise...
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercising
During the current circumstances surrounding Covid-19, taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important. While staying at home you may feel bored, frustrated or lonely. You may also feel low, worried or anxious, or concerned about your finances,...
Working Out from Home to Keep Fitness Levels High
During this period of time, fitness has never been more important. Controlling and staving off any health issues by continuing a consistent exercise routine can help create resilience and we at PGPT want to help during any periods of social distancing or...