Frequent Gym Errors Common technique errors Improve your training Having been working in fitness for a very long time, it never ceases to amaze me some of the poor techniques that are common in the gym. There seems to be a recurring theme with the exercises and more concerning the…

Bin the BMI Give yourself a better measurement A chip on my fitness shoulder for years has been the Body Mass Index Scale. Not only does it treat muscle the same as fat but it doesn’t give an accurate account of obesity. The fact that athletes (with low bodyfat percentages)…

The Importance of (Not) Being Idle Creating a healthy routine Building results that will last The past few months have seemed very strange. Today was my first gym session without wearing a mask around. Restrictions have finally been eased and I must say I’m slightly reticent (especially in restaurants and…

FREE Home Workout Plan Simple training plan Kickstart your fitness routine If you’ve followed RYPT for a while, you will remember my comprehensive home training plans that were shared online. I enjoyed months of having time to record training sessions and interact with others doing home training. Anyway, I decided…

My fitness Plan: March How my training is looking Hints and tips for your training I realise that it’s been a while since I last posted about my own training. Despite it being an easy blog to compose, it’s not always the best topic to write about. Anyway we are…

Creating The Habit * Making fitness last * Achieving sustainable results We have officially passed the week where, statistically, most people have quit on their New Year's Resolution. How did you fare? Perhaps you're still powering on and don't need extra motivation? …

A Loathsome Fitness Routine How to enjoy your training Avoiding exercises / workouts you hate Now, I don’t need to labour the point about people starting a resolution and not seeing it through! However, when it comes to fitness I can guarantee the main reason for failure is…doing what you…

New Year? New Me? Tips for resolutions: don’t Better alternatives It’s January the first and you’re debating how you can change and / or improve your life, what will you choose? Abstain from chocolate, alcohol, maybe both? Perhaps you are planning a rigorous gym routine. Whatever it is, stop! Take…

Being a Beginner (Again) Tales of being back to the gym How to train smarter So last week, I finally broke my abstinence from the gym. From 23rd March 2020 until December, it’s the longest I’ve gone without a gym membership since I was 18. …