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Alternative Protein Sources: A Guide for Vegetarian and Vegan Clients
Jemma Walsh |
Alternative Protein Sources: A Guide for Vegetarian and Vegan Clients
Okay, hands up if you’ve ever sat across from a new client who proudly announces they're vegan… and you immediately start panicking about how to hit their protein goals without...
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How Much Protein to Build Muscle? Daily Intake & Best Sources
Jonathan Buffard |
How Much Protein to Build Muscle? Daily Intake & Best Sources
How Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle? Protein is essential for muscle growth, recovery, and overall strength. But how much protein do you really need to build muscle?...
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How Many Calories Should I Eat a Day? A Guide to Counting Calories
Jonathan Buffard |
How Many Calories Should I Eat a Day? A Guide to Counting Calories
How many calories should you eat in a day? This guide breaks down how many calories you should eat per day based on various factors, including age, activity level, and...
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Creatine for Women: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Jemma Walsh |
Creatine for Women: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Alright, let’s dive into the world of creatine for women—because, spoiler alert, it’s not just for dudes with veins the size of garden hoses. If you’re a personal trainer (or...
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Most common and realistic career choices for nurses
Jonathan Buffard |
Most common and realistic career choices for nurses
Introduction In the bustling life of UK nurses, a significant number find themselves grasping for relief from burnout and job dissatisfaction. With the pressures of long hours and the emotional...
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What is clean eating: How it affects training
Jemma Walsh |
What is clean eating: How it affects training
Do you ever find yourself scrolling through Instagram, seeing those perfectly plated meals with hashtags like #CleanEating and wondering, "What is clean eating anyway?" Well, you're not alone. I was...
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Should You Have a Protein Shake Before or After a Workout
Jemma Walsh |
Should You Have a Protein Shake Before or After a Workout
So, you’ve been hitting the gym regularly and you’re feeling pretty good about your routine. You’ve got your stretches down, your cardio sessions timed to perfection, and you’re lifting heavier...
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Keto and Exercise: Weight Training and Cardio on a Keto Diet
Jemma Walsh |
Keto and Exercise: Weight Training and Cardio on a Keto Diet
A Keto diet is one of the most popular diet trends and something that is a regular topic of conversation amongst those participating in weight loss and personal training. (Tell...
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Why Electrolytes Are Important for Your Gym Workout
Jemma Walsh |
Why Electrolytes Are Important for Your Gym Workout
As someone who spends a significant amount of time at the gym, I am constantly looking for ways to enhance my performance and maximise the benefits of my workouts (are...
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Eating Eggs Before and After a Workout (Pros and Cons)
Jemma Walsh |
Eating Eggs Before and After a Workout (Pros and Cons)
There are all sorts of healthy foods that can aid with muscle growth and exercise performance, something at Study Active our trainers are regularly asked about, so today we are...
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What Supplements Should You Take To Build Muscle
Jemma Walsh |
What Supplements Should You Take To Build Muscle
As experts in personal training, a common theme that regularly occurs for our trainers alongside building muscle and losing weight is what supplements to take. It is important to remember...
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Intermittent Fasting and Exercise
James Luscombe |
Intermittent Fasting and Exercise
At Study Active we often come across different trends in the sector. From the wired to the wacky we always like to explore these to see what the fuss is...
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Food for Muscle Recovery
James Luscombe |
Food for Muscle Recovery
Article by Rebecca Ireland, Personal Trainer and Tutor/Assessor for Study Active Introduction to Food for Muscle Recovery At Study Active we often get asked about the best foods for muscle...
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