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Here you'll find the answers to the most commonly asked questions we get. If you can't find the answer you're looking for then ask away...
Vanishing caloric density refers to how quickly a food dissolves in the mouth, tricking the brain into thinking fewer calories are being consumed than actually are, even though the calories remain fully present.
Some studies suggest that up to 17% of the global population is at risk for inadequate zinc intake indicate and between 10% and 30% of the global population has subclinical magnesium deficiency.
Dopamine, a crucial neurotransmitter and hormone, which plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including movement, memory, reward and motivation.
Phenethylamine is a chemical with stimulant effects. It's found naturally in plants, bacteria, fungi, and animals. Phenethylamine stimulates the body to make certain chemicals that play a role in brain chemistry.
I appreciate the irony around this which, you'll be pleased to know isn't lost on me; as yet again this is more information for you to consume.
BDNF is a key protein that supports brain health, enhances memory, and improves cognitive function.
Originally coined by Chila, Peckham and Manheim, back in 1981 and used for the title of their course at Michigan State University: ‘‘Myofascial Release’’
Fascia is the body’s connective tissue. It's fibrous cobweb-like connective tissue found throughout the whole of the body runing from head to toe. Your fascia provides a framework that helps support and protect individual muscle groups, organs, and the entire body as a unit.
A strength curve is a graphical representation of how a muscle generates and applies force in a specific direction. This force is then represented using three basic categories: ascending, descending and bell-shaped.
An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under load. An example of this would be when you're lowing yourself into a squatting position. Generally speaking, a muscle can be upto 150% stronger during an eccentric contraction than a concentric contraction.
A concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens. An example of this would be when you're coming up from a bottom of a squat.
In anatomy, a muscle fascicle is a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers surrounded by perimysium, a type of connective tissue.
Michael Goulden is the founder of a training company and is a resistance training specialist in exercise mechanics. He has been integrating exercise mechanics with neuromuscular preparation to create a uniquely sustainable approach to health, fitness and performance.
Charles Poliquin is recognised as one of the world’s most accomplished strength coaches, and has produced hundreds of medals, wins and personal bests for elite athletes in over 17 different sports, including athletes for both the summer and winter Olympics, the NHL, and NFL.
Ben Pakulski, nicknamed the Pak-Man, holds an Honors Degree in Kinesiology and is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition. In the IFBB, he finished 2nd twice in 2008.
Our level five trainers are our ‘elite’. They’re seriously experienced, and incredibly knowledgeable. They have all gone above and beyond, attending numerous industry events, clocking up multiple courses, and spending numerous hours learning through practical experience with clients. They have shown unparalleled dedication to becoming the best personal trainers possible, and have been recognised in the health and fitness industry for their level of excellence.
Our level four trainers have gone the extra mile. All of them have further industry qualifications, whether in nutrition, post-natal exercise, endurance or hypertrophy. They have attended workshops, webinars and courses to lift their learning above others in the area. They are likely to have been a personal trainer for several years, and be pushing to learn more about how they can offer the best possible advice to you.
Our level three trainers are fully qualified, with industry-recognised qualifications, but are relatively new to personal training. What they lack in experience, they will make up for in dedication and enthusiasm. All our level three trainers work closely with a more senior member of the team to ensure the Hall Training quality of service is maintained, and you make constant progress towards your goals.
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Here you'll find the answers to the most commonly asked questions we get. If you can't find the answer you're looking for then ask away...
Our sessions run on the hour and half hour nearly all day, from 6am to 8:30pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. Simply hit the time you want to train at in the app, and then turn up!
Sessions are limited to six people per group, which we’ve found to be the perfect balance. It creates a great atmosphere and camaraderie while remaining small enough to provide coaching similar to one-on-one personal training - but with even more fun!
Our members are all different types of people! Some are 16, some are 86, some have never exercised in their lives, some run ultra-marathons. We tailor your personal training sessions to you and your goals, so everybody is welcome. One thing all our members have in common is a drive to be the best version of themselves, and have a great time working towards their fitness-related goals.
Absolutely not. Our members range in age from 18 to their 80s and come to us with all kinds of fitness levels. Everyone starts their journey somewhere and everyone has their own goal. We’ll look at where you’re starting from, personalise your training and work at the level that’s right for you.
No, we’ll do that for you - just book the time you want to train!
Our 6-week programme is £599 in total, which includes eveyrthing from 3x per week PT sessions, in-depth nutrition advice & plans, access to our classes and open gym and; the all-important accountabilty and weekly support. We also accept payment intallments if prefered.
Absolutely not, everything you need is under this one roof.
Unless it’s serious it shouldn’t be a problem. Lots of people come to us with aches and pains, sore backs or post-natal issues. Although we’re not physiotherapists our team is all well trained and can design a programme that will work around your problems. We’re also partnered with a fab team of physiotherapists, osteopaths and sports masseuses that can help you address the cause of the problem.
That's entirely up to you, and depends on the number of times you wish to train each week. Our sessions are priced at £35 and we generally recommend people train 2-3 times per week to see sustainable long-term results.
Even though the sessions are shared, they are not "mini bootcamps." Each session is tailored to you and your goals. If you're in a semi-private personal training session or small group personal training session, you may have people alongside you doing something very similar, or you may all be doing completely different things. That's for us to worry about.