Reach Success Newsletter

Hi there.

I hope you've had a fantastic Christmas and New Year break. I'm certainly raring to go in 2019!

I've been reflecting on a couple of things that I learned last year, from a point of view of coaching and also my own training.

Thing I Learned 1: Genetics are under-reported, under-publicised and are an important factor in training.

I've been able to do pull ups since I was a child and I ran a sub 45 min 10k fairly easily without much training but I still can't back squat 140kg and my snatch is laughable. The fact that I prefer snatching and squatting to running is a bit of a p*sser but, hey, such is life!

Take Away: As long as you are working hard and working smart, don't get too disheartened if things seem to come easier to other people. Also, don't judge others by your ability. What seems easy to you might not be for them and it's not always through lack of effort. Whether your a Flexible Freda, Speedy Sid, Strong Sally or Intense Ian, embrace your genetics and work with them.

Thing I Learned 2: Hunger is manageable!

I no longer get "hangry". I just don't! Why? I've learned to manage my hunger. I have done a few extended fasts where I don't eat breakfast until late in the day. On several occasions I extended the fast until 5-6pm and I found that, although I did feel ready to eat, I wasn't "hangry" and I actually felt quite energetic. I read a post by a bodybuilder who said that he does a 48 hour fast occasionally to remind himself what hunger actually feels like. I haven't done this but I can see some merit and logic in this.

Disclaimer 1: I'm not special or holier than thou! I used to get sooo hangry. This is the bloke who punched the rear-view mirror off the windscreen because I missed the chip shop my 2 minutes. (Disclaimer 1b - In my defence I was a callow 18 year old but, yes, I was a d*ckhe*d!)

Disclaimer 2: The "fast" wasn't part of an overall fasting approach - I just hadn't eaten for 19 hours. Fasting isn't magic and it doesn't do anything other than restrict the time period in which you eat so, in theory, it restricts the window of opportunity for calorie consumption (yes it's easy to eat 5000 calories in 2 hours so you still need a level of sense and restraint). I don't particularly like using the term fasting because there has been so much BS talked about it over the past couple of years but it's apt in this situation.

New For 2019

GPT Squad 7
Mon to Fri 6am

We have added a morning squad to the GPT timetable. This starts Monday 21st January 2019.

Reach members can sign up at a discounted rate of £85 before 21/01/19. Usual price £95

GPT Squad 8
Tue, Wed, Fri 6.15pm

This one is still in the pipeline. If anyone is interested then do let me know

Usual price £95. Email / FB me for Early-bird discounts.

Reach Members Area

If you're looking to make some great progress in 2019 here are some helpful guides on the Reach Members' Area.

We've also just added some simple home workouts and during the first half of 2019 we will be adding some fantastic new resources, including a series on eating out and fast food.

We have updated the password for the Reach Members' Area. The new password is reachup2019

1-2-1 Nutrition Coaching

If you feel you need some extra help with nutrition then the 1-2-1 nutrition coaching programme might be just what you need to get you on track to success.

What it is
   •   Helping you to achieve YOUR goals
   •   Daily support via WhatsApp
   •   A scientific approach to achieving your goals through nutrition
   •   A platform where we look for honesty, not perfection
   •   Helping you to break through the plateaus
   •   Helping you to understand what you should be doing
   •   Helping you to put the “bad” days into perspective
   •   Helping you to manage your own expectations
   •   Helping you to distinguish real-life from social media

What it isn’t
   •   Me telling you what your goals should be
   •   Something where you should be worried about letting us down (this is actually a very common worry!
   •   An all-or-nothing approach

What you get
   •   We'll work togther to clarify your body and fitness goals
   •   We'l create a plan that is aligned with your goals, timescales and mindset
•    I’ll tell you exactly what to do to achieve your goals in a healthy and sustainable way
   •   Specific advice on calories, foods, macros, meal timing, eating out
   •   I’ll help you find your ideal calorie intake and macro split
   •   I’ll guide you through the peaks and troughs, the ups and downs
   •   I’ll be on hand via WhatsApp to provide the knowledge, advice and experience to complement your drive and desire

What matters
   •   You MUST have an “internal locus of control”. I.E. Take responsibility!
   •   No excuses or passing the buck
   •   No “yeah but…”
   •   You must be able to see past social convention and habits, and want to make your goals your priority
   •   You must be more interested in making progress than doing what everyone else does

What doesn’t matter
   •   Your weight
   •   Your fitness level
   •   Your goal (whether it’s a few pounds or a few stones)
   •   Whether you want a six pack or just to fit into a smaller dress / trouser size – doesn’t matter, I can help!

Pricing
£1.00 per day charged in 12 week blocks. £84 for 12 weeks.

All you need to do is drop me a message via Facebook or drop me an email.

Reach Recipe Book: January

The Reach Recipe Book for January is out now. You can download it here.

You can also download the 2018 recipe compilation here.

If you make any of the recipes then make sure you get a picture and tag us on Facebook and Instagram!

Kind regards.

Danny Sroda
Head of Client Services
Reach Personal Training
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