All posts by David Roebuck

Spice up your life to melt fat

This month we will be taking a look at the effect taking cinnamon can have on your body composition,it’s natural,cheap and tastes pretty good too. Trainers across the world know about cinnamons benefits but outside of the fitness industry it’s relatively unknown. Read on to find out why and how to use this awesome spice. […]

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Will drinking coffee benefit your training regime ?

  You can’t beat a good cup of coffee(my tassimo machine is my one true love). Good news for fellow coffee lovers it’s beneficial for you when used in moderation and correctly. The bad news it doesn’t mean you can go to Starbucks everyday and have a caramel mochiatto. I’m actually drinking one of those […]

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Top ten gym tips for best results in less time

Hi folks This months article will be focused on trimming the fat off your workout (pun intended). After going through this you will be able to train for less time and actually have done more. After all does anyone want to spend hours in the gym after a long hard days work? Have a workout […]

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How to make sure you choose a good pt

This time of year is the busiest period for us pt’s. lots of you seek help for getting in shape. In any industry you have good workers and bad,personal trainers are no different but how do you know what to look for in a trainer to ensure your choosing the right one here are some […]

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Over indulged over Xmas and how to get back on track

Over indulged over Xmas and how to get back on track First off if you have eaten crap and drank too much over Christmas don’t feel too bad,most people have my clients did and I did. Christmas is a time to celebrate and enjoy as long as you get your self back on track the […]

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Why is strength training great for fat loss

Why is strength training great for fat loss You have done basic sets advanced onto circuits and gbc where to next? Strength training is an essential protocol for fat loss once you are experienced with resistance training it’s completely safe and no you won’t get too bulky. All my clients who are aiming for fat […]

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Why most new year gym goers fail

  This month will be heaving with new gym members aiming to shift the body fat gained over the festive period. Have you noticed within a month or so that guy or girl you see on the treadmill 5 times a week, is no longer there come February/March. On average 4 out of 10 January […]

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The ugly truth of the meal replacement shake

The ugly truth of the meal replacement shake The companies that push these meal plans do deliver weight loss in a short amount of time so why would I have a problem with this ? Read on to find out. First off I applaud anyone who seeks help to change their lifestyle for the better. […]

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First steps of learning to do deadlifts

[av_video src=’http://www.roebuckpt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1817.mp4′ format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′] Having correct technique is essential with any lift. But are absolutely critical on complicated heavy lifts such as deadlifts. If you struggle to keep a neutral spine during a deadlift or squat one of the most common reasons is improper hip movement here is the first step to getting the […]

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Why sleep is important for body composition

Sleep is just as important as nutrition and exercise when it comes to improving your health, performance, and body composition. A good nights sleep helps your body recover and resets the brain,which will keep your body fat low,happy hormones in balance and a functional digestive system. If your not getting a good nights rest short […]

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