People are often quick to applaud themselves on the intensity of their own sessions in the gym. Many seem to think they always train hard and just getting a ''mad pump" or breaking a sweat is enough to elicit muscle growth. Ironically, the same people who boast about their incredible efforts almost always show little…

Magnesium is one the most essential minerals for staying healthy and is required in a high number of reactions in the body. These consistent health benefits aid towards nerve senses, temperature, detox, energy, and the formation of healthy bones and teeth so the use of supplements to maintain the correct level of Mg is something…

By Nick Mitchell The following brief nutritional rules to lose fat and build muscle at the same time were written for Men's Fitness magazine's feature on Nick's transformation of Glenn Parker. 15 weeks of hard work can REALLY change your life!! And yes it IS possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time! …

Get the skinny on fats! These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning nutrition and the correct consumption of fat in the diet. More in depth answers can be had by contacting us directly. I try not to eat any fat because I want to stay slim, but…

CORRECT CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES! These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning nutrition and the correct use of carbohydrates. More in depth answers can be found in members only articles that can accessed by contacting us directly. My sister tells me that carbohydrates make a person fat. My old…

Hi Nick, Now that I am leaving London and heading back to the USA I have a few questions for you. I am determined to keep off all the weight I have lost (editor's note - over 50lbs! See our new page "fat loss success stories" for the full story, as well as the new transformations…

It’s that time of year again when thoughts turn to the future and the road ahead is filled with nothing but good intentions. Understandably this is also a very busy period for someone in the personal training industry as we see countless people eagerly bounding through our doors enthusiastically seeking to “drop some fat”, “put…

I have an admission to make - the above title is very misleading title as in truth diets don't ever fail, it's the people who implement them who come up short. You already know that the key to success isn't to "diet" at all, rather its to change your bad habits into good ones, so…

Nick regularly contributes to a section of Men's Health that deals with personal trainer rants about bad habits. Unsurprisingly he has a lot to say! The following article featured in the in the personal training / fitness section September 2008 Men's Health magazine. It’s neither big nor clever When Men’s Health asked me to…

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning the use of food supplements and their impact upon muscular size and bodybuilding in general. More in depth answers can be gained by contacting us directly or visiting Nick's blog for his latest views and research on supplements…