Using tempo and creating time under tension is so effective for increasing strength, muscle mass and overall performance. We know the feeling. The set is 10-12 reps, and we’d love to get them done as fast as possible. It feels great to rack up the numbers and hit those targets without a shake or a wobble. The truth is, for certain training styles that is totally fine and effective, so why do we [...]

We're excited to show the world our new gym and state-of-the-art training facility near St. Paul's, London. Over the past few weeks we have undergone some changes. A facelift if you will, and no, we aren't talking about the addition of Mitch's shiny teeth. We decided we wanted a new and more energizing appearance and we’ve had our eyes on some new gym kit! So we set an attainable target, stuck to our [...]

OBESITY – OVER FAT AND UNDER-MUSCLED? Almost three quarters of people aged 45-74 in England are either overweight or obese. (Health survey conducted in England 2021) This probably won’t come as much of a surprise, but what other changes are associated with this increase in fat mass? Are we over fat and under-muscled? A hormone associated with muscle growth and maintenance is testosterone. It is produced in the body in response to [...]

MOOD BOOSTER - 5 WAYS EXERCISE HELPS YOU FEEL BETTER Exercising when you are highly motivated is easy (if only every day was like this). It’s the days when we are tired, stressed, too busy or just cant be bothered that really challenge our decision to exercise. So next time you have one of these days (and we all get them) approach your workout from a different angle, with the aim of [...]

A New Physiotherapy Clinic Opens at PROATHLON A new physiotherapy clinic, Life Physiotherapy, has opened here at PROATHLON, offering a full range of holistic physiotherapy services for busy City workers in and around EC4 and St Paul’s. The clinic offers expert help for spinal injuries, back and neck pain, sports injuries and recovering from surgery, as well as providing acupuncture and treating headaches and migraines. Roberto Colombini, who owns Life Physiotherapy, has [...]

Six Ways to Manage Stress To help us manage stress it’s useful to understand the autonomic nervous system and its two component parts, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.  The autonomic nervous system is a system within our bodies responsible for largely involuntary bodily functions like digestion and heartbeat. “Fight or flight” When we experience stress, the autonomic nervous system is activated and the sympathetic nervous system triggers a “fight or flight” [...]

What is small group personal training? We think our small group personal training programme is one of the best in London. We also think the level of coaching you’ll receive is miles better than your average 1:1 personal trainer.  Yes, you could say we are biased but, we have our reasons. So let us bring you up to speed with what small group training actually is… WHAT IS SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING? [...]

Why power training is important, whatever your age - and how to get started If you’re struggling to run for the bus or your legs are shot to pieces after walking up the escalator, then it would be a good idea to incorporate some power work into your training. There are many benefits of power training, and it's something that we encourage everyone to build in to their training with us, whether [...]

Why are steps important for weight loss or fat loss - even if you work out. When we start a new fitness or fat loss plan, our first thought is usually to increase the number of gym sessions or classes we attend each week.  And that’s a smart strategy: more exercise = burning more calories, and if that results in a calorie deficit, hey presto, weight or fat loss occurs. But what many [...]

How much water should I drink each day? The human body is approximately 60% water and the health benefits of staying hydrated are well-documented:  Improved energy and brain function Lower blood pressure Better skin and hair Relief from headaches and even constipation. Let’s face it, we all know water is good for us and we all know we should be drinking it...  However, studies have suggested that many people are actually chronically dehydrated. [...]