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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟎. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 & 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬.

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 & 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

British MMA fighter of the year
This has been a remarkable year of success for British MMA fighters.
After waiting six years for another world champion in a major organisation, we got two in quick succession in Leon Edwards (UFC) and Brendan Loughnane (Professional Fighters League).
We've seen the likes of Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann capture the imagination and attention of wider sports audiences and watched prospects like Muhammad Mokaev and Cory McKenna flourish on the biggest stage.
Cage Warriors is awash with British champions including Northern Ireland's Paul Hughes and England's George Hardwick.
And let's not forget KSW heavyweight champion Phil De Fries who successfully defended his title in the Polish MMA promotion for the sixth and seventh time this year.
There are almost too many great fighters to mention. But we want you to pick your fighter of the year, if you can.
Good luck!
Top Contenders

Brendan Loughnane (PFL) - Manchester
Four fights, four wins and one TKO finish. Claimed PFL featherweight championship and $1m (£840,000) prize money by stopping Bubba Jenkins. First British PFL champion.
Leon Edwards (UFC) - Birmingham
One fight, one win and one head-kick KO finish. Claimed UFC welterweight title with last-round knockout of Kamaru Usman. Second British UFC champion.

Three fights, three wins and two submission finishes. Two performance of the night $50,000 (£41,000) bonuses.
Phil De Fries (KSW) - Sunderland
Two fights, two wins and two finishes. Climbed to seven successful defences of KSW heavyweight title.
Molly McCann (UFC) - Liverpool
Three fights, two wins and two spinning back elbow finishes. Two performance of the night $50,000 (£41,000) bonuses.
George Hardwick (Cage Warriors) - Middlesbrough
Three fights, three wins and three TKO finishes. Claimed Cage Warriors lightweight title. Defended it once.
Paddy Pimblett (UFC) - Liverpool

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PT's Before & After Camp. | Blog Post

Unlike some sports, there is no on or off season for fighters. They must be ready to prepare for a competition at a moments notice. But staying ready does not mean always staying on weight.
Fighters will often compete at a weight class that puts them below their natural body weight if they were not training.

When competing, a fighter needs time for optimal preparation of their skills, sharpness and fitness to perform on fight night. Aesthetics are not a consideration when training for functional ability in sports but physique can be a rough measure for conditioning.

For November's bout I had a two month camp which saw me go from 85kg to 76kg. Losing 9KG in eight weeks all while prioritising skills, technique & ability is a win in itself. If you can't make weight, you can't compete ! And in such a short space of time, it requires careful attention to detail, as too much too soon can cause issues with staying at weight until fight night. And this needs to be a healthy accomplishment or a fighter risks not passing their pre fight medical examination.

Healthy, timely weight management is just another skill that an experienced fighter learns through their time competing.

Seeing the results in the mirror and on the scales is even more rewarding when setting a SMART goal for my clients !

“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights”
Muhammad Ali

Public Reacts To Donald Cerrone’s Stunning New Physique | Blog Post

Former UFC lightweight and welterweight fighter Donald Cerrone recently set social media ablaze with a look at his new physique.
Donald Cerrone retired from the Octagon following his second-round submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276. “Cowboy’s last win was a unanimous decision victory over Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night 151 in April 2019. Following his retirement announcement, Cerrone revealed he plans on moving into show business in the near future.
In a recent Instagram post, several photos of Cerrone in training reveal he’s put on a considerable amount of muscle mass since retiring. A wide variety of reactions from MMA fighters, fans, and pundits have since come in, highlighting the impressive mass gain Cerrone’s displaying, particularly on his upper body and arms.
“Jacked” – Sean Brady Among The Commenters On Donald Cerrone’s New Physique
UFC welterweight Sean Brady seemed impressed with Donald Cerrone’s new beefed-up aesthetic. He simply commented “Jacked” on “Cowboy’s Instagram post. Fellow welterweight Mickey Gall had similar sentiments, commenting “Diesel” on the post.
Two fans made amusing nods to Paulo Costa’s popular secret juice meme while others were less subtle in suggesting potential PED use.
Former UFC Vice President of Public Relations and Athlete Marketing, Dave Sholler took the meme-heavy humor even further with “Liver King OUT!”
“What’s wrong with your arms?!?” Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood commented. “You having some kind of allergic reaction?
Donald Cerrone retired with a record of 36-17-0-2NC. He is tied with Andrei Arlovski for second most wins in UFC history at 23. He’s also tied with Jim Miller in second place for most finishes at 16, and tied with Charles Oliveira for most post-fight bonus awards at 18.
Donald Cerrone’s recent training post and impressive physical condition have left fans wondering if he could already be considering a comeback.

Nutritional perfection. The focus of our festive season? | Blog Post

Food is such a massive part of celebrating, bringing together friends and family members over warming meals or hearty drinks. After the two years we’ve had, sharing joyous meals is more important than ever. Many people didn’t get a chance to be with loved ones last year and this year has again left people with intense burnout that only quality time with friends and family can ease. And yet… I’m being reminded how many calories are in the bottle of prosecco that I’m going to share with my mum. That “it takes 1,445 squats to burn off one serving of your favourite Christmas food”. On my explore feed on Instagram, an influencer informed me that I should be ‘calorie aware’, listing all Christmas foods from After Eights to an orange in order of caloric value. Even the National Trust got involved, encouraging us to visit their beautiful parks to ‘walk off the Christmas pudding’ when there are so many better reasons to go and explore the outside.

It’s not just brands – I’ve found myself in conversations with friends discussing how ‘good’ or ‘bad’ they’ve already been this month or how they just can’t resist a Quality Street/a Baileys/a gingerbread man.
multiple studies show that food restriction leads to binging and
Not to mention the fact that imposing the idea that a few meals will drastically change your fitness levels or cause a negative impact on your health is ludicrous and, quite frankly, just bad science. Plus, framing exercise as something we do to earn or burn off calories negates the huge mental, physical and social impact of workouts.

So, let me be the voice telling you to forget these stupid headlines that suggest the only effect of Christmas food is poor health. Instead, try to focus on the fact that you will also gain happiness, connection and memories after another year that has significantly lacked all of those things.

Looking Back on another transformation from this year ! | Blog Post

Harpreet has worked with us for six months and made huge progress !
Training three to five times a week on a specific plan set out by us. The goal was to get fit for & prep for a first MMA competition.

Our Plan
Focussed on balanced nutrition with performance as a priority. HIIT Cardio to get fighting fit ! And S&C for power & endurance.

Two weekly PT sessions:
A weekly check in, testing lactate threshold to measure overall ability. & Striking Clinic session to fine tune boxing & Kickboxing techniques being trained at classes throughout the week.

We are very proud of the results that have been achieved so far ! We look forward to supporting Harpreet in his MMA competition In 2023 !

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PT’s Updates | Blog Post

2022 Highlights
"Highlights of 2022 fight season ❤️💪🙏
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So blessed and thankful to have been joined by so many amazing people this year❤️Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey❤️
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All respect to those I have shared the ring with 💪 so much appreciation for the fighters i have met inside the squared circle. 🙏
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A huge thank you to the promotions for providing a platform for talent to showcase the hard work, effort & commitment that is put in to a fighter by their coaches, training partners, & supporters.
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It’s been another great year ! New titles earned, venues visited & regions checked off ☑️
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New challenges & Continued success await us in 2023 🏆"

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2023 Fitness Trends to Watch Out For | Blog Post
What’s on track to keep fitness fresh next year? Lean in because we’ve got the scoop on all things healthy, fun and fulfilling. Plenty of trends are still going strong (We see you, pickleball, HIIT, and pilates!) but here’s what we see in store ahead. Here are YouFit Gym’s 2023 fitness trends to watch out for:
Wellness Wearables
While congress debates over consumer data practices heat up, “what’s clear is people want more of their own data,” says YouFit Gyms’ Senior Fitness Director, Raphael Konforti MS. Versions of fitness trackers – think FitBit, Apple Watch, and more – have been around for years but consumers are still in the infancy of using these gadgets to their full potential. Look for Apple Watch in particular to push headfirst into adding extra sensors to improve tracking accuracy and add more data. Other trackers will add new workout options like dance and yoga. Pedometers and heart rate tracking companies like Whoop and Oura will continue to shine. And even big players like Amazon and Google are throwing substantial money into tracking wellness and recovery. That’s right. Your watch may soon start telling you how much energy you’ve used, and give input on how to rest and repair for ultimate health and wellness going forward.
Mini Workouts
No time for a full workout? Research shows that breaking up a 30-minute workout into 10-minute chunks works just as well. In fact, GoodRx reports that, “ongoing research shows that even just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous daily exercise can improve your health.”
If you’ve only got a little time at the gym, here’s a 10-minute starter routine. Simply repeat as many times as you can inside 10 minutes.
10 Minute Tabata Routine

10 bodyweight squats
10 pushups
20 jumping jack.
20-second plank
10 glute bridges
20 seconds of rest
Tabata
Insiders say this Olympic-caliber training routine is on the rise for 2023,