When a new year begins, motivation tends to skyrocket. The excess of December is over and improving your health and the desire to change your body suddenly feels urgent. January seems like the perfect starting line. But here’s the problem: most people never make it to the finish. It’s rarely because they didn’t try hard enough. More often, progress stalls due to a few predictable mistakes that show up every January. Below are [...]

So you’ve stepped on the scales this January and watched the needle lurch dramatically to the right. Cue the panic… right? Not so fast. Before you throw yourself into a spiral of skipped meals and punishing workouts, take a breath. That jump on the scale? It’s not all fat. In fact, a big portion of that sudden increase is simply your body reacting to the festive season—and not in the way you might [...]

IS PROATHLON THE RIGHT SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING GYM FOR YOU? People often ask what sets PROATHLON apart from other gyms. We get it, when you’re committing your time, effort, and money, you want to know exactly what kind of environment you’re stepping into. So here it is, an honest breakdown of who we are and why we started PROATHLON and our small group personal training programme . No buzzwords. No sales pitch. [...]

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 [...]