The 'bliss point' is term that refers to the specific ratio of sugar, salt, and fat in food that creates a highly palatable and pleasurable experience for people, leading them to want to keep eating.
A term coined by Dr. Robert Hyde, 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. This explains why certain foods, like popcorn or cheese puffs, are easily overeaten.
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.
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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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Members at Hall Personal Training begin their journey with our transformative 30-day programme - this isn't another 'quick-fix programme' but one that's designed to help kickstart lasting change, and help you to take your first step towards long-term success. We bring everything to the table with our proven three pillars of success: expert-led fitness, tailored nutrition, and unwavering accountability. Join the hundreds of people - just like you - across Oxfordshire who have built stronger, healthier, and happier lives with us!
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Meet with one of our expert personal trainers for your one-to-one onboarding and nutrition session. This is where we'll discuss and set your desired goals, deliver your nutrition plan, and make the programme specific to you to guarentee you're well on your way towards reaching those goals!
Enjoy up to 12 fun, flexible, and highly effective small group personal training sessions - each designed to help with weight loss, lean muscle building, and improving overall fitness. Every session is fully tailored to you and your goals for optimal success.
One of our expert team will look after you throughout the next thrity days, with weekly accountability check-ins to ensure you're making progress week-on-week. Your new life is underway...
Your dedicated personal trainer will give you comprehensive, custom nutrition advice to help you reach your goals faster and support your fitness programme.
Discover a network of like-minded individuals with similar goals and ambitions, and join our online community where our team and members can share their experiences and knowhow.
As well as your personal training sessions, you’ll be able to top up your training with free use of our gym facilities. Come in and do your own thing or follow one of our extra workouts.
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Nathan WoodI can't recommend Hall Personal Training highly enough! The studio is modern, well equipped, well laid out and an overall great facility to attend. I joined over a year ago
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Nicky HaywardI made the decision to try a new type of gym when I gained weight after reaching 50 yrs. I realised that conventional gyms were not inspiring or motivating me
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Alexandria NobleGreat gym and fantastic trainers! Stumbled upon this place (whilst pregnant) and was really nervous to get back into a regular fitness routine. The trainers were super friendly and really
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Ryan BassCurrently half way through the six week challenge and absolutely loving it! I’ve never been a gym goer and everyone from the staff to the fellow members have been so
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Pippa ParnellThe team at the gym were so amazing and supportive always encouraging. They always responded to an issue I had with my shoulder changing sets that did not cause any
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EwanI initially signed up for the six-week challenge and felt apprehensive at first, as I’ve always found traditional gyms uncomfortable. However, the trainers at Hall PT are incredibly friendly, and
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Amy B.As someone who really did not want to join a gym, I can honestly say this has been the best decision I’ve made. 12 weeks ago I was a complete
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Get started with your journey by paying for your plan online. We’ll send you a confirmation and a receipt.
We’ll send you a short questionnaire so we can get to know you and your goals.
Choose a date and time for your onboarding and nutrition appointment, your first step towards a stronger, healthier and happier you.
Our 30-day accelerator programme costs £279 in total and includes everything you need to get great results: up to 3x personal training sessions per week, personalised nutrition advice and plans, access to our classes and open gym, plus ongoing accountability and weekly support.
We also offer the option to pay in instalments if preferred
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!
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.
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!
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.
Not a problem. Let us know and we can simply extend your programme by up to ten days for you.
That’s completely up to you. If, like 90% of the people who join, you love it, we’ll help you choose the right membership to keep you progressing towards your goals. If it’s not for you, that’s absolutely fine too — we’ll be sad to say goodbye, but you’ll leave feeling stronger, healthier, and fitter than you were a month ago!
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.
Give us a call on 01865 575 295 or request a call back and we’ll pick up the phone
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