If you have any level of knowledge surrounding the best way to build muscle/lose fat, the one word you will certainly have heard is: protein. Protein is absolutely key for maintaining and building muscle. The general guideline tends to be at least 1g of protein per pound of [...]
With the motto ‘Naturally Fast Food’, Leon prides itself on it’s attention to nutrition. Leon is on a mission to prove that it is possible to serve food that both tastes good and keeps you feeling good.But let’s take a closer look at the menu and choose our [...]
A person can only eat so many sandwiches. Wasabi provides an alternative option for Londoners who want to switch up their lunch. With their wide range of options, there are a variety of healthy options, but you have to choose wisely. The bright, modern decor may imply that [...]
There is an average of seven Pret’s per London borough. No wonder this cafe chain has gained a special place in every Londoner’s heart. But for the health-conscious amongst us, it’s worth noting Pret A Manger’s healthiest options for the next time you need a quick fix during [...]
Like Pret, Greggs is there when you need it. Apparently, it has one of the fastest wifi’s located on high street, but what about its food? For over seventy-five years, Greggs has been providing the U.K with sandwiches and pastry and we are here to tell you the [...]
Either it is your ultimate goal to be able to do a pull-up, or you don’t even know what a pull-up is and you spend all the time at the gym on the machines! Whichever category you fall into, there is no doubt that pull-ups are incredibly important [...]
We’re all always striving to create more healthy habits ultimately to improve our lives, but it can be hard to make ourselves stick to these habits and make them a solid part of our lives. In our society of instant gratification where we expect results instantly, it can [...]
This is an underestimated but really important part of any exercise routine – we use our hands every single day, as well as when working out in the gym. Improving grip, mobility and strength in our wrists is key! There are lots of different wrist strengthening exercises you [...]
What is Bee Pollen? There are several benefits of bee pollen, but many people have never even heard of it. Bee pollen is an ultra fine powder from the male element of the flower that bees gather back to their hive for food. Bee pollen is full [...]
Chances are you’ve probably heard of the 5:2 diet, as it has become incredibly popular recently due to the ability to eat normally on 5 days of the week, making it an “easy” diet to follow. However, as always, it is important to remember that everyone is different, [...]
Our MotivatePT team is hand picked based on their qualifications (Level 3 as a minimum) and their experience. In this series, we bring you the scoop on why our trainers became coaches and what makes them tick. Claire is a superstar personal trainer with past experience as a [...]
So, you have completely changed your diet during these 9 months of pregnancy to be able to feed for two during this period. You may have even given in to some natural cravings during your pregnancy. And that’s all really fine. But after your childbirth, you may feel [...]
The Autoimmune Protocol Diet, or AIP diet, is based on the idea that most people who are carrying extra weight are doing so because of raised cortisol levels in their blood coming from chronic stress. This diet focuses on healing the gut by reducing inflammation in the body [...]
Resistance band workouts are ideal for on-the-go or at-home workouts, if you’re short on time but still want to get a great sweat on! They are a great piece of equipment to start incorporating into your workout routine, whether it is to fit in a quick at-home workout, [...]
Our MotivatePT team is hand picked based on their qualifications (Level 3 as a minimum) and their experience. In this series, we bring you the scoop on why our trainers became coaches and what gives them their drive. Our trainer Josh is a rare pearl in the world [...]
