Can you build muscle whilst losing fat?
Can you build muscle and lose fat at the same time? Yusuf explains body recomposition, who it works for and what is the best strategy.
Full body vs body part split: why we use full body training at Principal Athletic
Full body or split training - which is better? We explain why full body training works best for our members in our PHT programme.
How to start strength training as a beginner in Nottingham
Thinking about starting strength training but not sure where to start? This guide explains how to get started, avoid common mistakes and build strength with confidence using structured programming and expert coaching at Principal Athletic.
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.