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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.

What Does A Typical Online Fitness Session Involve?

Daniel Masters

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

Daniel Masters

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

Daniel Masters

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

Daniel Masters

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…

Staying in Shape and Exercising While Travelling

Daniel Masters

When you’re away from home travelling it’s quite a challenge to keep to a fitness schedule and know how to exercise. You’re probably stopping somewhere that doesn’t have a gym or there’s one in your hotel/B&B that is poorly equipped and might as well not be there! What should you do? You’re put in…

Vibram Five Fingers Get The Finger

Daniel Masters

After reading several articles recently about what Vibram have apparently been doing regarding their advertising, I’ve decided to add my own thoughts: most people know I wear the five finger shoes all of the time and I have done for the last 3 1/2 years. Research With Athletes I started wearing them several years…

Why CPD is Important As a Personal Trainer

Daniel Masters

How professional is your personal trainer? This is a question that brings up all kinds of different answers. I’m not talking about whether they flirt with you, how they are dressed or even if they look like they workout. I’m talking about Continuing Professional Development; the continuing education that your trainer embarks on to…

Home Made High Protein Snacks On The Go

Daniel Masters

One thing I constantly hear as a trainer is that people struggle to find health snacks and meals that are convenient and easy to transport. So, here are some of my top choices for healthy snacks, including how to make them. Protein Cup Cakes These are brilliant as they’re easy to transport and don’t…

Does Your Body Have a Reason to Change?

Daniel Masters

Everyone who joins a gym or begins a new training regime has an idea of what they want to get from their efforts. More often than not, people come up short in achieving their goals and the foundational reason is usually very simple……they aren’t training hard enough. Commitment and Determination is Important Most people feel…

Common Fitness and Exercise Questions

Daniel Masters

Some of the common fitness and exercise questions I get asked as a local personal trainer are included in this blog. I recorded this when we had a power outage, so apologies about the lighting and the blur (which is caused by the lighting). However, I wanted to make sure I got the message across…

Posts by Daniel Masters

What Does A Typical Online Fitness Session Involve?

Day in The Life of a Personal Trainer

Why I Became a Personal Trainer

Best Breakfasts For Weight Loss

Staying in Shape and Exercising While Travelling

Vibram Five Fingers Get The Finger

Why CPD is Important As a Personal Trainer

Home Made High Protein Snacks On The Go

Does Your Body Have a Reason to Change?

Common Fitness and Exercise Questions

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