Posts by Daniel Masters

Ten Tips To Motivating Yourself At The Gym

Remove those barriers and become excited to workout   1) Make a playlist It’s scientifically proven that listening to music whilst training can increase your drive and motivation. So, create a playlist that will keep you in the gym for longer and keep you going. Think about what music motivates you and what you like…

New Gym, Gaining Knowledge and Developing Others

From setting up a new gym, completing a serious amount of studying and taking on 2 full time members of staff. If you’d have asked me a few years ago where I expected to be now, I would have never said owning/running a full-time gym, having several staff on the books, completed my CHEK Practitioner…

Balance Your Body

It seems that everyone’s on a detox, a diet or taking the latest supplements. But, how do you know what’s right for you and your body? With so many fads around today it’s easy to get lost. What’s the right way to become healthy and get the results you desire? Magazines, newspapers and online articles…
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Training Online Vs. Alone in the Gym

What are the main benefits of having your very own online personal trainer? And, why would you choose one instead of working out on your own in the gym?   1. In Your Own Time On a regular basis we’ll be speaking. Talking through things every week with your online personal trainer means that the…

What is The Best Pre-workout Drink?

What is the best pre-workout drink? In this short video I cover what the best thing to consume before a training session is and how you don’t need whey protein shakes, etc before you’re training.

Ben Pakulski’s Mi 40x and My Training

One of my long-term goals has always been to increase my muscle mass. However, with my hectic schedule and long hours – as you will probably know – it’s hard to make time for your fitness regime. This is just a matter of planning though, the bigger problem is next.   Being a Personal Trainer…

My Opinion on Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss

There’s one thing I’m constantly asked, and this is probably on your mind right now if you’re reading this article: “How do I lose weight?”. The funny thing is, for the majority of people it’s not really weight loss that they want, it’s fat loss. If you’re part of the crowd of people who want…

Recent Personal Development and CHEK-ins

As a personal trainer, one of my responsibilities is to maintain a level of professionalism. Part of this is to keep my qualifications up to date, just like a doctor, solicitor or other professional would. Therefore, I make sure I am always go to the very best educational courses. This way I keep myself at…

10 Tips To Getting A Better Night’s Sleep

Are you ‘dog tired’?   You’re probably aware that getting the recommended minimum of 8 hours sleep per night will help your body to rest, repair and make you feel refreshed for the day ahead. What you might not be aware though is the impact that an early night has on your body’s ability to…

Online Personal Training Explained

Wondering what can be covered in an online fitness coaching session? Who doesn’t. Going to a personal trainer in your gym or local health club is probably familiar, but someone who is there to train your virtually? Alien. Here’s our take on why an online PT is best for you.   Online 1-2-1 or as…