A PROTEIN MYTH?

An intersting video that a friend sent me about protein. Do we need as much as 'they' say? Ive always believed in having your 1g - 1.5g of protein per Kg of bodyweight if you are training hard and it has always worked well for me. However, i havent trained protein-less so i cant compare it. Definitely need to look into... some more of what this guy has to say. What do you guys think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-dlHOmwk4&feature=player_embedded

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20% OFF SEPTEMBER SPECIALS

September is almost upon us and apart from hoping that this year is similar to the last few and we get a late blast of sunshine, you are perhaps turning your thoughts once again to your training. After January and February, September is the busiest time of year in the gym and its a good time to really focus your goals and make sure you achieve them. With over 20% off training prices right now its a good time to invest in your future.

Ask yourself this:

"Have I seen the results that I really wanted to over the last year?"

You joined the gym with a goal in mind and if you are honest with yourself have you achieved this? If you have, then congratulations. Its a beautiful feeling setting yourself a challenge and then actually realizing it. However, I see a lot of people in gyms who never reach their goals and get disappointed when they dont see the changes they are hoping for. Dont let this be you! You are paying your monthly gym membership, make sure its money well spent.

Now is the perfect time to re-asses your goals, set yourself some targets and go about achieving them. Within three months and with a little bit of dedication you can really change the way you look and feel. Just in time for all those Christmas parties!
A few guidelines, a set programme to follow and a few sessions to realize the levels at which you should be working at is all it will take to kickstart your enthusiasm.

September Specials

To encourage you to get going and to ensure you are doing the most efficient things I have a few of special offers to throw your way next month:

KICKSTART PACKAGE:
3 x half-hour personal training sessions
6-week detailed plan on what to do every session
Important nutritional advice and food diary analysis
Initial strength and fitness assessment (to give you a starting reference point)
6-week follow up strength and fitness assessment
£60

EDUCATION PACKAGE:
3 x one-hour personal training sessions
6-week detailed plan on what to do every session.
Important nutritional advice and food diary analysis
Initial strength and fitness assessment (to give you a starting reference point)
6-week follow up strength and fitness assessment
£100

RESULTS PACKAGE 3:
12 x one-hour personal training sessions
12-week detailed plan on what to do every session
Important nutritional advice and food diary analysis
Initial strength and fitness assessment (to give you a starting reference point)
6 and 12 week follow up strength and fitness assessment
£400

With savings of over 20% off of the regular training prices now is a great time to take that step towards really achieving your goals.

Dont hesitate to give me a call or drop me an email if you have any more questions. Its my job to ensure you get the most out of your gym membership and I get great satisfaction from helping people become fitter, stronger and more positive towards their health and fitness. As a personal trainer i know i would say this, but you really cant underestimate how a few simple sessions can change the way you think about training and staying in shape. These offers will be available until Friday 10th September.

Plus, dont forget that if you know anyone that may be interested in personal training or these offers and they sign up then YOU get free training sessions as a thank you! Please feel free to forward this email on to as many people as you like.

Take care,

FULL DEPTH SQUATS

Here is a good little article about why your squats should be FULL DEPTH. That is, with the crease of your hip going lower than your knees. No, despite what you hear its not dangerous to squat past 90 degree knee flexion. If you can (taking previous exercise history and injuries into account of course) you always should. It takes a little bit of practice to perform full squats and keep your back in the correct position but keep practising as the results you get from going to full depth are definitely worth it.

A good explanation of why this is so can be read here if you have a few minutes:

http://www.tonygentilcore.com/2010/04/let-me-know-if-youve-heard-this-one-before-a-personal-trainer-walks-into-a-bar-and-says-squatting-below-parallel-is-bad-for-the-knees/

Creatine -Sale Prices

Hey all, I'm back from holidays! Before i post anything else i thought some of you might like this discount of creatine from Myprotein.co.uk.

If you use the code CRM01 at the checkout the prices will be:

Offer Prices:
250g - sale price £3.82 (RRP £4.49)
500g - sale price £6.76 (RRP £7.95)
1kg - sale price £11.86 (RRP £13.95)

Thats stupidly cheap for top quality creatine monohydrate. If you need any more info on creatine just give me a shout. But its without doubt the best sports supplement to ever have hit the market!

Offer ends Midnight Thursday 12th August.