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What role does strength training play in sport?
Training twice a week with the team might get you by, but it certainly isn't optimum for fulfilling your potential! Following a specific strength training program alongside your sport will not only help improve on pitch performance, but will help minimise the risk of...
Does muscle weigh more than fat?
“I tried so hard this week and didn’t lose any weight, I’m RAGING , maybe I’m turning fat into muscle ” Having had a nutritious week, 100% in a calorie deficit, exercising flat out, you jump on the scales, low and behold, NOTHING you gained 0.3kg Regardless of being...
Vegetarian or vegan and struggling to get protein increased?
We have you covered: When we hear the word protein, we tend to think of meat, fish and eggs straight away. This can be frustrating if you are vegetarian or vegan. Not all hope is lost though, below is some examples of foods you can incorporate into your diet to...
How fast will I see results?
This is a very open question and to be honest this is different for everyone as there are a lot of variables! To keep it simple it mainly comes down to a few things: 1. Consistency- the closer you stick to your training and healthy eating, the quicker you will see...
Member Success
Very few words needed! There is no harder worker than Louise McNeill! These pictures were taken 10 months apart. Louise’s journey at T1 Fitness started back in August 2016. Since then, she’s been an inspiration to many people and continues to be What’s been the...
“Are grapes making me fat?”
A common question we get asked…”Are grapes fattening?” Lets break it down a bit… Grapes are a fruit, so a portion (a handful) counts as 1 of your 5 a day. Good thing Grapes are a fantastic antioxidant, this means they help counteract bad processes in your body to put...
Fit at 50+vat
When you’re 50 and over, good chance you’ve your children reared and it’s time to think about living your best life again Booking more holidays Meeting friends Doing all the things you love to do Let’s be honest, you want to feel good about yourself, feel as fit,...
Resistance Training and Menopause
Dealing with menopause can be very difficult for some, with the lack of female hormones, many changes happen, some which can affect mood, energy levels and maintenance of weight. Did you know that workouts can ease the transition into menopause by helping to relieve...
Are you finished school and heading to university in September?
This is one of the most challenging times for young people. We’ve been there and got the t-shirt, you’re stepping into the unknown having to move away, meet new people, make new friends, maybe even do your own cooking and cleaning for the first time It’s the type of...
What Karen said in work
“Don’t eat cooked ham, it’s bad for you.” “Avoid fruit, it’s got too much sugar in it.” “Diet coke is worse than full fat coke for you.” “Why are you eating protein? You’re trying to lose weight, you’re not a body builder.” “I can eat as much sauce covered salad as I...