Posts by Daniel Masters

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.

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…

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…

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…

What Does A Typical Online Fitness Session Involve?

  A typical online personal training session with your fitness coach will, quite commonly, fit into one of two areas: a coaching session or a training session. Below, I explain what each one involves and why they both have their individual benefits.   Coaching Sessions These are based on the coaching principle, where we check…

Day in The Life of a Personal Trainer

Below, I’ve set out what my usual day is like as a personal training company owner is. I chose Monday as it’s the start of the week for me and a great day to train with clients.   5am – Early Start I wake up to my motivational alarm, which sets me up for the…

Why I Became a Personal Trainer

In 2000, I realised what my mission in life was: to become a fitness coach and help other people achieve their vitality and wellness goals. I’ve been a professional personal trainer since 2001 and have worked with a variety of people with different shapes and sizes. If you’re like most then your motivation is probably…

Best Breakfasts For Weight Loss

If you’re like most people then the morning is going to be rushed. No time for most things and breakfast will usually take a back seat in your  list of priorities. Quite often, people will reach for the most convenient and quickest options or, a lot of times, will skip breakfast altogether. This sets you…