27/01/2024
YOU ARE A FITNESS SHEEP ๐
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Fitness is full of the blind leading the blind.
People move in flocks following their favourite โinfluencerโ without much individual decision-making.
This sheep mentality is rampant and itโs holding you back from the physical and mental development you crave on a deep level.
Swipe through to discover the five key principles that will help you steer clear of the fitness sheep mentality & make choices that support your long-term development & growth ๐.
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- Patrick
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14/11/2023
BUILD GYM CONFIDENCE โ
Contrary to popular belief lack of confidence in the gym is quite common and experienced by many individuals, regardless of their fitness level or experience.
With it crucial to consistency and motivation it is key to get right.
Here are 5 top tips to help you do this.
If you are interested in learning how to feel, look, move and perform better in your life you can find the direct link in my bio โ.
- Patrick
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23/07/2023
5 NUTRIENT-DENSE LOW-CALORIE FOODS๐
One of the significant problems, not only within the fitness industry, is the abuse of the body through improper food intake and dieting.
While losing weight can be a commendable and healthy endeavour, it also entails numerous potential downsides and dangers.
Among these issues is an excessive focus on calories while disregarding the importance of essential nutrients.
This approach to weight loss becomes even more problematic when applied to an already nutrient-deficient body, which is the case for many people in society, leading to serious complications.
Though it is a multifaceted issue that often requires guidance and coaching, there are some simple non-negotiables that we can incorporate into our weight loss journey.
One such imperative is building our diet around nutrient-dense foods.
Swipe through to discover five nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods to kickstart your journey, along with some reflections and insights on how to approach dieting correctly ๐.
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- Patrick
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21/07/2023
MUSCLE LOSS DANGERS๐
One of the significant reasons I am passionate about exercise is its profound effects on our health and well-being.
When it comes to muscles and their impact on our bodies, few people, if any, ever talk about the intricate role they play in disease.
Sure, there is tons of information on how to build muscle (a lot of it is not very reliable ๐), but there isn't much on what happens when we fail to maintain it.
In this post, I delve into some of the consequences of muscle loss and how it affects things as far-ranging as our mood.
If you are interested in working with me to build muscle and improve your health, you can find the direct link in my bio โ.
- Patrick
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01/07/2023
5 NUTRIENT-DENSE BUDGET FOODS๐
Although food prices are currently at an all-time high worldwide, it doesn't necessarily mean we must settle for less nutritious options.
Many of us (not all) can make smarter choices within our available resources without emptying our bank accounts.
The belief that we have no alternative is incorrect.
Here are five of my favourite affordable nutrient-dense foods, along with some food for thought ๐คฃ regarding the value of maintaining a healthy diet.
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- Patrick
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20/06/2023
BUILD BETTER BRAIN HEALTH๐
One aspect that both saddens and annoys me within the online fitness community is the excessive focus on physique goals and external appearances.
While I acknowledge that my initial foray into exercise decades ago was driven by this very aspect, my current approach to fitness revolves around its positive impact on brain health and my overall well-being.
Engaging in physical activity leads to profound changes within our biology, particularly within the brain.
This fact has been scientifically validated.
In this post, I delve into some of these remarkable transformations, with the hope of inspiring you to engage in regular and purposeful exercise ๐๏ธ.
๐ฏ If you are interested in working with me to improve your overall health and performance you can find the direct link in my bio.
- Patrick
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08/06/2023
Building Muscle Isn't A Mystery๐
Contrary to what the internet will have you believe building muscle isnt a mystery. Nor is it only available to the genetically gifted amongst us.
If you are human, have an able body and follow the principles outlined in the post you will see some of those sweet, sweet gains ๐ช.
This post is information heavy so make sure you save it so you can come back at a future date to read over again.
๐ฏ If you are interested in working with me, you can find the direct link in my bio or just message me with the new IG messaging feature on this post ๐
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05/06/2023
POOR SLEEP IS RUINING YOUR PERFORMANCE๐
When new clients come to work with me they often have warped ideas about what it takes to reach their fitness and lifestyle goals.
They believe that they will need to devote countless hours to running on the treadmill, performing an excessive number of crunches, and investing in costly technology.
But what's the truth?
In reality, we focus on fundamental principles such as sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.
Regarding sleep, it serves as a cornerstone for any potential success in attaining our goals.
If you aren't taking your sleep seriously then check out the post to see some of the serious dangers that arise from doing so.
If you are interested in learning more about how to use tools like sleep modification to optimise your performance then visit the link in the bio to learn more ๐๐ผ
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30/05/2023
IMPROVE YOUR CONCENTRATION๐
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A central theme that I have with clients when coaching is improving mental focus and concentration.
Why do we spend time on this area?
In short the longer and better we can focus the greater our success in various aspects of our life.
Check out the post for some simple, easy steps on how to begin improving your focus and concentration through nutrition.
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19/05/2023
5 Health Benefits Of Having Muscle๐
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Muscle isn't just for show and days out at the beach. It also plays a key role in health and disease prevention.
Here are 5 ways that having more muscle mass benefits our bodies outwith aesthetic reasons.
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23/04/2023
Laughing at my own jokes.
Red flag number 1 in a coach and trainer ๐
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17/03/2023
5 Simple Reasons You Arent Growing Muscle๐
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Muscle isn't just for show and days out at the beach. It also plays a key role in health and disease prevention.
How do we build more muscle and in turn experience these benefits?
I will let you into a secret... it's not the convoluted and complicated way many trainers and fitness authorities will tell you to sell their programmes.
It's much simpler than this.
Here are 5 simple reasons why you aren't building as much muscle as you would like ๐ค
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