Here's ANOTHER Reason Why Hall Training Systems Is Oxford's Fat Loss Specialist!

Across the last 20 days I've been supervising the training and nutrition of a local model. This client was referred to me after she wasn't happy with way she looked and has occasionally been turned down work due to her physique and current level of body fat. Knowing how important image is for a model especially for future work and contracts, I placed her on a training program combined with an eating and nutritional plan.
Originally measuring in at 23.06% body fat 20 days ago, she's put in the hard work, listened and implanted the advice and has seen a 3.04% drop in body fat as well as 6.6kgs drop across the last 20 days!
I'd like to congratulate her on her efforts across the last 3 weeks and although her goal is to lose another 4%, with the determination and information she receiving she'll be down to 16% within the next 4-6weeks.

Potassium Helps To Lower Risk Of Stroke By 21%

1 banana typically contains about 440 milligrams of potassium

A recent study published this year has revealed a diet rich in foods that are loaded with potassium can reduce your risk for a stroke by 21% and may also lower your risk of heart disease.

Potassium is an important mineral that is necessary for the body to maintain the balance of pH levels in our body. It is also involved in regulating our blood pressure, bone mass, nervous system, muscle function, and heart, kidney, and adrenal functions.
Potassium deficiency can result in hypokalemia. Symptoms include increase in blood pressure, heart irregularities, hypertension, muscular weakness, muscle cramps and constipation. An early sign of potassium deficiency can be recognised by twitching or cramping of the right side of the body, e.g twitching of the eye.

Check out the full report and study here

Here's One Reason Why We're Oxford's Fat Loss Specialist!

It's the end of another successful week with Hall Training Systems and I would like to share a client's fat loss success story.

I was recently referred a client wanting to lose body fat. Upon our initial assessment I briefly looked into their dietary habits and changed one meal... Breakfast. I also noticed she had her belly button pierced so asked her to remove it, as piecing of the navel disrupts total body meridian flow and slows down the rate of fat loss.

As skeptical as she was she went along with it.

Well with only a change to breakfast and the removal of a piercing she has dropped an incredible 2.9% body fat in just 10 Days!

Hall Training Systems Is Now Live!

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Today has been an exciting day as the Hall Training Systems website has officially gone live!

Oxford now has it's first and only Fat Loss Specialist.

Check it out here: Oxford's Elite Personal Training Service and Fat loss Specialist

This Week's Top Tip - Implications Of Low Zinc Levels

Based on research, zinc deficiency is probably the most important causes of low testosterone and low fertility scores in males.
Low zinc levels can decrease sperm output, cause testicular shrinkage, reduce testosterone, slow muscle growth, decrease immune function, slow wound healing and create problems with the skin and appetite. With all clients I will always perform what's called a 'zinc challenge', to quickly assess the status of a clients zinc level. In all the years I've been performing the test only 3 people have passed successfully, for the rest an 8 week zinc rebuilding protocol is prescribed to help elevate their body's zinc levels.
We can probably safely assume that the chances of your levels being 'optimum' are rather slim. If this is the case then I usually find an 8 week course of supplementing a good chelated zinc product of around 120mgs per day will do the trick.

Oh and those little white spots on your nails… a sign of zinc deficiency.

Here Are Three Things You MUST Take To The Gym With You!

Yesterday I talked about the three things you must NOT bring into the gym. Today I'll be discussing the three things you MUST bring to the gym:

1) Stopwatch - Rest intervals between sets/exercises is possibly one of the underestimated factors when it comes to training. Too little and you'll be insufficiently recovered, too much and the training response will be lost. As a general rule of thumb the shorter the rest intervals the greater the metabolic cascade. (i.e fat loss) The greater the rest the more neural recovery you'll have. (i.e training for strength)
Remember your rest intervals will help dictate the training response.

2) Training Log or Notepad - I see so many trainees lifting weights, bashing set after set out without recording their progress. This is such a dumb move as the likely hood of someone being able to remember their previous sessions, weights, sets and rest is extremely slim - invest in a notepad and start recording your sessions. You harvest results on data not guess work!

3) A Focused Mind - You'll find both endurance and strength improves when you enter the gym with a clear and focused mind. It's important you separate your personal/work life from the gym. If you can do that then you'll soon see your progress take off.
Training should be a time dedicated to YOU - don't let problems at work get in the way of your results!

Here Are Three Things You Must NOT Take To The Gym With You!

Here are 3 things you must NOT take to the gym with you:

1) Mobile phone - leave your phone in your gym bag. There's evidence to support that training with a mobile phone decreases testosterone levels by 31% as well as a drop in strength.

2) Heat magazine, Complete Works Of Shakespeare, or any book for that matter - the gym is a place for training, not for reading... I don't walk into my local library with a pair of resistance bands and perform a set of push ups - keep it in your locker!

3) Ego - This is possibly one of the No 1 causes of most injuries and poor results. Many people will favour weight over technique which results in improper movement patterns and poor muscular development. Tip: leave your ego in the dressing room!

Tomorrow I will be taking about the top 3 things you MUST take into the gym.

Success Story - Triple fat loss drop

I've just come out of measuring body fat for three of my clients... And would just like to say congratulations to all three on their successful drops in body fat.

Client 1 - dropped a total of 4.6% across the last 3 weeks!

Client 2 - dropped a total of 1% in a week!

Client 3 - has dropped an incredible 6.3% in just short of a month!

How have these three achieved such incredible drops in fat loss? They've all adopted the Systems of Hall Training!

5 Facts About Omega 3!

I'm just on my way home from attending a fascinating seminar by Dr Lars Lindmark on the benefits of fish oil. I'd like to share 5 top facts I learnt today:

1) Our total omega 3 intake has dropped 80% from what is was 100 years ago.
2) Hong Kong and Japan have the highest omega 3 intake in the world but also the lowest heart disease and cognitive disorders, according to studies.
3) Omega 3 is considered the No 3 "drug" to help combat depression.
4) By supplementing only 500mgs of fish oil per day will decrease the risk of coronary heart disease by 30%.
5) Eyesight deteriorates as we get older. The retina is comprised of 60% omega 3 fat. By supplementing with omega 3 you can reduce your chances of sight related problems and 'slow' down the acing process.

Here's 5 reasons why you should be supplementing your diet with the invaluable fat... Omega 3.

This Weeks Top Tip

Strengthening the external rotators of the shoulder and the scapulae retractor to the point of structural balance are the two best ways at improving your chin ups and pressing movements.