Colder weather is just around the corner, which means our LUMI Pod Max ice bath has officially come out of storage and taken its place in the back garden for the next six months. I’m fairly sure our neighbours think we’re that eccentric couple who chooses to sit in freezing cold water (they’re not wrong), but what they don’t see are the physical and psychological benefits that cold therapy can bring. Here’s a [...]
This November, the PROATHLON team is going all out to raise awareness and funds for the Movember Foundation, supporting men’s health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Alongside our team challenges, a few of our staff are stepping up (literally) to take on monumental solo challenges — all in the name of hitting our £2,000 fundraising goal. The Challenges – Friday 28th November Gavin Lander will box jump the height of Mont [...]
The Christmas and party season is fast approaching — and along with the celebrations, the food, the drinks, and the late nights, it's easy to see why many of us end up feeling a little heavier by January. Add in the darker days, colder weather, and less activity, and it's no wonder the scales tend to creep up over these next couple of months. But here's the good news — you don't have [...]
Getting up from the floor sounds like a simple task—until it isn’t. As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult for many people due to factors like decreased muscle mass, reduced joint flexibility, and common issues such as arthritis. These changes can significantly weaken the leg and core muscles that are essential for this basic movement. If you're finding yourself out of breath, your joints are aching, or the whole thing feels clunky and [...]
When it comes to fat loss, it’s common for people focus on the calories they burn during a workout. But what happens after you leave the gym? Enter the EPOC effect—a powerful metabolic phenomenon that can boost your fat-burning potential for hours after you've stopped exercising. But as with all good things, there’s a catch—especially if you’re relying heavily on HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) to chase those post-workout calorie burns. Let's dive into [...]
Creatine is one of the most-researched fitness supplements on the market, and for good reason. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has analysed the data and declared that creatine monohydrate is the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement available to athletes aiming to increase high-intensity exercise capacity and lean body mass during training. That’s some pretty solid endorsement. But here’s the exciting part: Creatine isn’t just for athletes or gym-goers. You, me, and [...]
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have transformed weight management by reducing appetite, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and enabling significant fat loss. However, without a structured plan, these benefits can come with a hidden cost: muscle loss. Why Muscle Loss Happens on GLP-1s GLP-1 receptor agonists suppress appetite and reduce calorie intake. While this supports fat loss, it can also lead to insufficient protein consumption and a lack of anabolic (muscle-building) stimuli. In [...]
When it comes to strength training, simplicity and consistency win. You don’t need to train every day to see results—99% of people only need 2-3 full body weight training sessions per week to build a stronger body and improve overall fitness. But what does a well-rounded training programme actually look like? Let’s break it down. The 5 Key Components of a Great Programme Each training session should touch on the following five areas: [...]
Out of the 3 traditional meals, breakfast tends to be the one that lacks protein, fibre and enough calories to kick start the day. We get it. The alarm goes off and its go go go. No time for a proper feed so you grab a banana, quick bowl of cereal or maybe just have coffee. By misfuelling breakfast, the knock on effect it has on energy levels and food choices for the [...]
"I’d love to start training at PROATHLON but, let me get fit first and then I will give you a call when I am ready to start" If you think this way as a prospective client, we totally understand why. Starting an exercise programme can be scary and much of what we see online are extreme representations of fitness and aren’t really representative of what it’s like to start going to the gym. [...]
