KNOWING AND NOT DOING IS THE SAME AS NOT KNOWING
Welcome to our FAQ section where you’ll find answers to common questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to be fit?
No. Our members vary in age and fitness level. Yes, you’ll see some super-fit people here, but you’ll also see some who aren’t; we all start somewhere. Your fitness goal is unique to you. We’ll assess your current level, personalise your programme and take it at a pace that works for you.
How to get back into training after a break?
We all know it can be difficult, the weeks quickly turn into months and we make up reasons not to start today… …let’s talk tips on how to get back into it
Watch the video hereWhat's the best diet for weight loss?
It’s finally been tested and they have come back with some interesting answers!
Watch the video hereHow do I build muscle?
Keeping it nice and simple, in this video I cover the key areas of focus that most overlook when it comes to building muscle
Watch the video hereHow fast should I lose weight?
This is one of those questions where we can recommend a ball park figure but it is very much dependant on you; typically, dropping between 1-2lbs a week is good going. But if you are carrying more weight, you may see a larger loss initially.
I eat healthy but still I don't see any weight loss
Believe it or not, you can gain weight even when eating healthy. Much like you can lose weight even when eating unhealthily
It comes down to being in a calorie deficit….if you aren’t in one, it doesn’t matter how healthy your diet is, the scales won’t do what you are wanting them to do
OUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What Do We Discuss?
00:27 – What effect does stress have on your weight loss? If any
02:15 – Is it better to do cardio to lose weight before weight training
04:14 – How often should you plan a recovery week
06:50 – If you have a big calorie blow out, what can you do
08:45 – What can you do to increase calories burnt when working a seemingly never-ending stationary and sedentary job
What Do We Discuss?
00:20 – What exactly is water weight
01:45 – Is there any truth to the ‘Eating carbs after 6pm’ or ‘Breakfast should be the biggest meal’
04:14 – What are Pre-Workouts & are they beneficial
05:56 – What is better; lifting heavy for less reps, or lighter for more reps
07:20 – How to best deal with Peer Pressure
What Do We Discuss?
00:15 – What really matters with regards to calories and macros
02:20 – What supplements, if any, would you recommend when it comes to training and good health
06:30 – How do I get weight loss results that are amazing
09:30 – I hear that fruit has sugar. How much should I eat of it
11:21 – Why are those last five to 10 pounds so hard to lose
What Do We Discuss?
00:28 – What to do when you’ve hit a weight loss plateau
02:48 – What are the biggest mistakes people make at the gym
08:06 – What size calorie deficit for weight loss
11:14 – Should you recalculate your calorie targets when you’ve lost weight
13:02 – What to do for a better arse
What Do We Discuss?
00:33 – When you get fitter, is it more difficult to burn calories
02:30 – What are your views on fasting
04:12 – Is there any other form of cardio which is effective for stamina or weight loss to add to your strength training but not detrimental to your strength training
06:10 – Why do we burn more calories on some sessions than others? Also when we are doing the same exercises why do some people burn more than others
10:44 – Is a cheat meal/day/ prescribed because it speeds up your metabolism. Myth or fact? Is it more for the psychological benefits when dieting
What Do We Discuss?
00:36 – How much is too much protein
03:21 – Are nuts healthy
04:18 – Should Children be lifting weights
06:21 – Whats the best exercise for belly fat
07:20 – How to drop weight quickly
What Do We Discuss?
00:33 – How Can You Keep Going When Haven’t Seen Results?
03:02 – Are all calories created equal?
04:25 – How much exercise to lose weight
05:32 – Fasted Cardio ….. is it better than ‘normal’ cardio
07:36 – What’s the best way to help sore muscles
What Do We Discuss?
00:18 – What’s the BEST exercise for reducing back fat
01:06 – Should you lift weights in a deficit
02:10 – I crave food in the evenings, what can I do
03:23 – What the hell is N.E.A.T
04:30 – What is a Refeed and how does it work
What Do We Discuss?
00:34 – I feel & look Slimmer but the Scales say I’m the same weight! How can this be
02:00 – What can I eat BEFORE a workout
03:22 – Can you get rid of cellulite
05:45 – Are Fat Burners a load of crap, or do they work
08:15 –What are the BodyFat % guides for females
What Do We Discuss?
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What Do We Discuss?
00:33 – How Can You Keep Going When Haven’t Seen Results?
03:02 – Are all calories created equal?
04:25 – How much exercise to lose weight
05:32 – Fasted Cardio ….. is it better than ‘normal’ cardio
07:36 – What’s the best way to help sore muscles