What if I told you that your progress won’t directly correlate with time spent in the gym? 3 resistance training sessions a week of 40 mins is actually enough for health and longevity. An experienced gym goer might manage 6 days but they know how to spread out the muscle groups to allow for recovery. Too much training will just make you plateau with not enough recovery time or time to properly build muscle and for your body to adapt to the demands you’re putting on it. So with all the discipline and great intent, if you train for 4 hours a day, you are setting yourself up for disappointment and failure.

As a recently qualified PT, I’ve learnt a lot on my modules about nutrition. I’ve swapped refined (white) carbohydrates with whole grain foods mostly and now try to prioritise protein in every meal. What swaps have you made in your diet?

Hi, I’m Kaz Murray. I did a Boxing Day gym workout with my sister. I am a newly qualified PT and have my level 3 coming up so I can’t slack off over this period.

Ran 3 miles