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WHY YOU DON’T NEED A THIGH GAP
A personal trainer’s view on why the thigh gap craze is complete nonsense.
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram fitness posts and thought “WTF?” You’re not alone. From detox tea to half naked gym selfies, here’s my take…
If you eat carbs after 6p.m. it’ll be stored as fat… right? Well, let’s see the facts and get some truth – does eating late at night cause weight gain?
For many guys, bigger biceps represent the holy grail of training. It’s why we punish ourselves rep after rep, in the quest to pack an extra inch on top of those glistening, mountainous peaks… right? Well, if you love training arms (like me), then you’re going to enjoy today’s blog post – I’ll be looking […]
Ah, the age old question; Can you build muscle and burn fat at the same time? Because screw choosing… My 20yrs as a PT has shown me people want BOTH.
Every Instagram model knows negative calorie foods are a great way to lose more weight, because they burn more calories than they contain. Here’s a list…
From Rocky, to Rambo, to The Expendables, learn how Sylvester Stallone has adapted his training over the years to get in shape for his biggest roles…
Should you do high reps or low reps to build muscle? Using the latest science, get ready for some surprising answers that may change your workouts forever.
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App Now Available
I’m pleased to announce the brand new Russ Howe PTI app is now available for download! All the training plans, all the diet plans, in one place…
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Does Diet Coke Make You Fat?
Ever wondered about soda and weight loss? Good! Specifically, does Diet Coke make you fat? It’s time to separate the science from the broscience…
Here’s a startling statistic for you… Over 80% of personal trainers quit their business within a year. Yes, despite the fact the fitness industry grows year on year, it also has one of the highest failure rates of any business sector. And it’s easy to see why. I remember my first day in the gym […]
My clients get strange looks in the gym when they tuck into some post workout Haribo Gummy Bears. Today I’ll show you why they do it, and why it works.
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4 Gauge Pre Workout Review
In it’s red shotgun shell casing, 4 Gauge looks like the ultimate pre workout. But does it leave you firing blanks? Read the 4 Gauge pre workout review!
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Why Fad Diets Don’t Work
We all have a friend who’s hooked on the latest fad diets. Heck, maybe it’s YOU. So this comprehensive breakdown shows you why fad diets don’t work. Period.
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Why I Don’t Eat Clean
The first time I heard about flexible dieting, I laughed in someone’s face. Like, belly laughed. Until that day I was “clean eating”. But it all changed…
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Why Haters Are Not My Motivators
“You’ll quit again…”, “You won’t lose weight…”, comments liks this are why the phrase “haters are my motivators” exists. But listen; they’re NOT.
The truth hurts, so bring a band aid for this one… Today I’ll give my honest opinion on Juice Plus and Herbalife. Can I make these not a thing?
BIG NEW WEBSITE UPDATE: You can now access my downloadable workout plans! All my training systems are included and available to start immediately.
Want to learn how to make your own pre workout supplement from scratch? This step by step guide shows you all the ingredients you’ll need, without the BS.
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Welcome
Welcome to the official blog of Russ Howe PTI. Russ is a popular personal trainer based at Powerhouse Gym South Shields, who has featured in Men’s Fitness..