Functional Training
What is functional training?
How can functional training improve my sport?
Exercises used to functionally train?
Questions are answered by exercise physiologist Pete, from his Mayfair gym in London.
Ultra-Distance Sport – 5 Mental Preparation Methods
Ultra-Distance Sport – 5 Mental Preparation Methods
Pete shares his methods for mental preparation during ultra-distance events.
When marathon distance running or Olympic distance triathlon no longer satisfy the hunger, ultra-distance may beckon. The first steps are physical preparation and event planning but the athlete who overlooks the mental rigors of ultra-distance will fail. It is irrelevant how physiologically prepared one is, if the mind is unprepared the body will fail.
Read on for my top 5 tips for mental preparation to help you complete your ultra-event…..
Recovery in Sport & Exercise – improve your performance
Recovery in Sport & Exercise – improve your performance
The principle of rest and recovery being central to healing is nothing new – the ancient Greeks practiced it centuries ago.
In modern sports science correct recovery benefits on improved sports performance is of great interest to athletes and recreational gym goers alike. But what actually works?
Exercise Physiology or Personal Training
Exercise Physiology or Personal Training
Do you know the difference between an exercise physiologist and a personal trainer? No, then read on.
It’s the same choice as this…
New Aston Martin or Ford Fiesta, both the same price, which would you choose?
Creatine Supplementation
Creatine Supplementation
Creatine supplementation, what’s it all about? Creatine has become the supplement of choice for many athletes and gym-goers but what exactly is it and what are the benefits of taking it?
How can creatine help you improve your sports performance…read more
Rollers – an athlete`s secret weapon
Rollers for runners
Rollers – any benefit to a runner? Yes, we think so!
Foam rollers are useful to improve muscle flexibility and promote muscle “maintenance”. At Pete Fraser Fitness we use them regularly for client prehabilitation (preventative exercise) to help reduce the possibility of injury from tight muscles. Read more to find out how…..
Selecting personal trainers – consumer guide!
Selecting personal trainers – a consumer guide
It’s New Year and time for many to get stuck into those fitness resolutions. If you want to make the most of your time and effort you may consider using a professional personal trainer. We want to help you make the best decision….read this First!
You’re about to spend a lot of money, time and effort on your personal trainer investment – we’re going to give you a helping hand to make an informed choice – here’s our 4 point selection process to make your investment value for money.
Top 5 Training Motivation Tips
Training Motivation
Maintaining a fitness training programme is easy right? Well, it can be given the right psychological outlook and training periodization schedule. But what do you do when training motivation is low?
At Pete Fraser Fitness we provide the training motivation for clients to work out. We also try to educate them into providing their own self-motivation to train when not with us.
So how can you motivate yourself to continue your exercise plan? Follow our top 5 tips to make your exercise plan a success…
Fitness Q & A Surgery @ Pete Fraser Fitness
Fitness Q & A Surgery @ Pete Fraser Fitness
Available now… 15 minutes for £15 – Q & A session with a Pete Fraser Fitness sports scientist trainer
Meet our experts for a 15 minute, private Q & A face-to-face consultation in our Mayfair gym & tap into our expert knowledge
Your opportunity to talk to the best trainers in London & ask all your questions such as…
- Worried that your running or lifting technique is incorrect but your trainer is unsure what to do?
- Not sure what and how much to eat before a marathon?
- Still feel lower back pain even though you’re working your core?
- Worried about why you’re holding onto abdominal fat even though your working out 4 x per week?
- Am I able to change my body shape and what’s the most effective method?
Ask our professionals the answers to these and endless more – boost your fitness with our know-how today!
Top 10 Body Weight Exercises No. 10 – Plank
Plank
The plank is a fundamental core strengthening exercise can be done anywhere. The core is arguably the most important musculature for any athlete to keep toned and conditioned. Read on to find out how to perform them properly.
The core is arguably the most important musculature for any athlete to keep toned and conditioned
At Pete Fraser Fitness we advocate the use of body weight exercises. If done effectively this type of training brings into use many muscle groups, including the core, in a highly functional way and enhancing sport performance.