Strength & Conditioning in Nottingham: what training at Principal Athletic in Colwick looks like
What does strength and conditioning actually look like in practice? Here’s an inside look at the coached, structured training we run at Principal Athletic in Colwick.
Trying to get fit AND strong at the same time?
Most people trying to train hybrid are doing far more than they need to and getting far less out of it than they should.
And it’s not because they’re not working hard enough…
Supplements that actually work (and what to avoid!)
Most supplements are solving problems you don’t have. Here’s an honest breakdown of what’s actually worth your money - and which ones to leave on the shelf.
Can you actually build muscle in 3 training hours a week?
Can you build muscle if you have only 3-4 hours to train a week? Yes, and it’s all that most people need. Our Principal Hypertrophy Programme (PHT) at Principal Athletic is exactly that…
Inside our latest training block at Principal Athletic
Our latest training block at Principal Athletic Nottingham focuses on running performance, strength development, Olympic lifting and conditioning through structured, progressive programming.
An underrated aspect of training: learning to *love* it
Most people rely on motivation to drag themselves to the gym to do something they vaguely tolerate. And that rarely works long term
A big part of making progress is:
✨ learning to love it ✨
Running is a skill, train it like one
Big running block incoming at Principal Athletic. We’re starting with a 5k baseline, hitting the track, and building speed, middle distance, and strength so our running actually improves over the next 12w. Running is a skill, and we’re training it like one.
Why you’re not getting stronger (and how to fix it!)
One of the most frustrating things about strength training is hitting a plateau.
You show up, do the work, but you just don’t feel like you’re getting any stronger and spend a whole load of time not really getting any better, or worse, just stuck…
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Are ring muscle ups for everyone?
Most people see a ring muscle up and think “I’ll never do that”. The truth is - the movement isn’t for everyone but the training that builds it absolutely is.
Training with friends
A wise man once said “The road to success is paved with good intentions”.
Why is it important that girls and guys need to lift heavy
Don’t be afraid to push, keep striving to get stronger and you’ll see dramatic changes in your body and an increased rate of fat loss.
5 Ways to Keep Hunger at Bay
‘Hit your macros, make it simple, look great naked.’ – Yusuf Paterson