We’re just different We’re a strong community. We’re like a family Our equipment is better, our gym is the best There is no place like it! We’re just so special…… No doubt you’ve seen marketing statements like this from every personal trainer, gym or studio (including PPT) in the past. The reality is, even if […]
How Exercise Impacts Mental Health
We’ve all heard it before, but how does exercise really impact our mental health? Is it all good? Overwhelm Can it be bad? Well, we thought to bring in an expert to help us get a better understanding. Today we’re lucky enough to interview the amazing Sherzan Daver and have her graciously share her professional […]
RUNNING INTO PAIN NOW YOU’RE A RUNNER?
5 TIPS TO MANAGE OR PREVENT SHIN PAIN One change I cannot help but notice when the gyms get locked down is the increased number of people walking and running out in the streets and local parks. It is fabulous to see so many people enjoying outdoor, active leisure time; but I find myself wondering […]
5 B.S REASONS DAD’S TELL THEMSELVES WHY THEY CAN’T START TO EXERCISE
By PPT Coach – Sean O’Shea The thing is, I’m certain there are plenty of guys out there living their lives a little differently to how they thought when Dad-life began. Dads who thought they’d be outside jumping on trampolines with the kids… Only to lack the energy to do it. Dads who looked forward […]
Locked Down… But Not Out Coaching Tips
Locked Down… But Not Out The reality is unless you have a rocking home gym set up your training, health and fitness have likely taken a hit over these past lockdowns. But just because things aren’t ‘perfect’ thinking there aren’t ways to make things better is just straight up B.S! With a couple of lockdowns […]
5 Lockdown Lessons – Where People Go Wrong (and how to get it right!)
Before 2020, the term ‘Lockdown’ was just something you’d hear in movies set in jails and prisons. Today, it’s part of our common language! But despite all the COVID-19 chaos, one thing that has been a welcome surprise to many coaches out there is people’s willingness to find a way to stick to or even […]
“ARE THERE SUPPLEMENTS TO ASSIST FAT LOSS?”
When it comes to fat loss, muscle gain and any potential change to body composition really, there are a ton of supplements on the market. The supplements sold on the premise that they’ll help you to your goal faster than going without. A quick google search showed up 789,000,000 results in under a second. Complementary […]
20 MYTHS THAT NEED TO GO AWAY
We’re not going to beat around the bush or mince our words today. We’re going to give it to you straight so that you can get yourself sorted for some real, sustainable and long term change. There’s too many false facts out there still in the health and fitness world, and we want to set them […]
TOP 5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
We’re going to cut straight to the good stuff and list for you 5 reasons why it’s essential to get moving, stay active and exercise. Stress less and feel good – exercise is a positive mental distraction from all the daily stresses. During exercise our brain releases hormones that are responsible for us feeling happy […]
Change it up & keep moving
Are you avoiding exercise and active leisure time because of lower back pain? Well this sedentary option might actually bring you more pain instead of relief. There must might be a better option for you. The first step you should take of course is to visit your Physiotherapist for diagnosis or at lease soft tissue […]