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Health and Fitness Myths

A lot of "evidence" regularly does the sounds suggesting things about health and fitness that are very widely believed. Today, we thought we'd look at a couple of them and some real evidence to debunk these myths. Morning Workouts are best It…
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Music in Workouts

This week, we want to take a look at a conversation that a lot of people have had in recent years and see what existing research says about it. So, are there any actual, real world benefits to the use of music while you are working out or training? Research: Hallett…
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Importance of Strength and Conditioning

This week, we want to take a look at why strength and conditioning training is such an important part of general fitness and also take a look at some of the research and books that exist around this topic. We encourage you to always be researching…
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Are you a Grower and not a Shower?

Today's Blog is written by PTI Diploma Graduate Saul McMichael of Tailored Aesthetics (Check out their links below). Enjoy the read Guys. #TeamPTI   Are you a Grower and not a Shower? This may be your go to excuse in the bedroom,…
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Protein – Clearing some confusion!

  Protein There is a lot of confusion surrounding protein intake and recommendations for various individuals.  These range from the protein phobics who eschew larger amounts for fear of kidney damage and the overly zealous who…
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A stubborn mule is hard to turn! 

  Isn't that the truth?! I don't get into heated debates with closed minded people anymore, I simply accept they are not ready for that level of understanding. This isn't me being pretentious, it's just takes time for…
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Easy ways to keep Insulin in check and control appetite!!

Last week I wrote a blog about how the hormone insulin can be responsible for stubborn fat stores and also insatiable appetites! I promised you some information on how to keep blood glucose levels and insulin secretion on an even keel so…
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What are you training for?

Let's get a few things straight! You won't have a perfect diet every day, you won't be able to give 100% every single time in every single gym session. You are human. We all have bad days where we fall off the wagon, fail to hit our…
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Metabolism Part 1

Metabolism is a term that gets bandied about a lot.  Some people blame their ever expanding waistlines on a decreasing or chronically low metabolism.  Supplement companies sell formulas that will magically ‘increase your metabolic rate’…