Posts by Daniel Masters

Daniel Masters
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Having over 20 years experience in the health & fitness industry as a personal trainer, and being a qualified Level Two C.H.E.K Practitioner, Daniel has a wealth of knowledge that he shares on the MPT blog. Read more about him here or visit his LinkedIn profile.

No Ifs, No Buts, No Shortcuts: Assessments Matter

Daniel Masters
If you’re reading this then you’re probably one of the 1000s of people who have gone off to join a gym at some point in your life. Chances are you’ll have had the statutory gym induction, where an instructor demonstrates and explains how to use the machinery in the gym and get things set up…

Why Choose a CHEK Practitioner?

Daniel Masters
In the fitness world, there are many different types of personal trainers and fitness coaches. But, surely you want to choose an individual with as much knowledge as possible. The health, vitality and wellness industry has been growing over the last several years.  An increasing number of people are hiring a trainer who understands not…

Is Your Life on Standby?

Daniel Masters
If asked how you’re doing today or one of your friends asked how you were, would you be like most people and answer, “I’m alright, I suppose?” But, if you were pushed for an answer, the most common response I hear is, “Well, I’m a little tried/ stressed/ fatigued …sigh!” Herein lies two of the…
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Battle of The Bulge: Fats

Daniel Masters
Whether you’re new to the world of nutrition or a cereal dieter (see what I did there), at some point you’ll have come across the low-fat diet. For those of you who aren’t sure what that is, basically you’re eating low fat foods or keeping your fat intake below a certain amount. It was a…

Say No to Moobs! 5 Tips to Banish Man Boobs

Daniel Masters
Picture used under Creative Commons Do you ever fear taking off your shirt in front of people? Even those who love you for who you are and don’t really care about what your body looks like? You remove your shirt at night and what you see makes you feel uncomfortable: it doesn’t really resemble a…

How To Actually Write a Meal Plan

Daniel Masters
When it comes to going on a diet or following a meal plan, you should always seek expert advice. That is, unless you’re a dietitian or nutritionist and even, then you should seek another professional’s advice as it’s always easy to think you know best. That being said, you’re probably not a nutritionist or dietitian,…

Meal Planning and Preparation

Daniel Masters
Planning your meals is one of the things that people tend to find the hardest. When asked what they fancy for dinner, most individuals will say “I don’t know”. It’s super easy with our new local meal prep service in the Ribble Valley, take a look. So, when you’re planning a weekly meal sheet –…
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Why Carbohydrates Matter and Which To Choose

Daniel Masters
Over the last few years carbs have become the new villains of the fat loss world with everybody trying some version of the low carb diet in the “battle of the bulge”. A little like fat was in the 70s and 80s, carbs have become everyone’s favourite villain. Some people say that carbs are like…
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Why Protein is Important For Your Body

Daniel Masters
Everywhere you look in the fitness world these days it’s all about protein, usually high protein. But, is high protein really necessary? Where do you get protein from? Is eating all that protein actually good for you? These are questions that we get asked constantly at MPT. What is Protein Used For? Let’s take the…
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Sleep is more important than you probably realise

Daniel Masters
Sleep is critical to weight loss and building a healthy body. A good night’s sleep or bad night’s sleep can affect you in ways you wouldn’t even begin to realise.   Weight loss as an example You’re trying to lose weight, but you’re struggling to keep on track with your diet. I was actually talking…

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