Unsurprisingly, as I work in a pre/rehab space I speak to a lot of people who are in pain. Sometimes it is really easy to understand why, for example if you fall over your knee might hurt. However, it becomes a lot harder to understand when it has been going Read more…
Congratulations! You have successfully booked a space on the Sculpt Mobility Workshop! To ensure you get the most out of the workshop it is important that you do some preparation. In the week building up to the event: Spend some time reflecting on what you’d like to learn from the Read more…
Sculpt Mobility Workshop An exciting and high value workshop is coming to JD Gyms Cardiff! The Sculpt Mobility Workshop (SMW) aims to help you understand your body better and give you the confidence to train without risking injury. You are the focus of this event. You will learn how your joints Read more…
With the madness of 2020 and COVID Sculpt consultations have moved online. A consultation is now conducted via zoom and will last up to 45 minutes. These won’t be the most fun you have during your week, but they are essential prior to starting with Sculpt. Before any consultation, I Read more…
Hello! First of all thank you for checking out Sculpt, I’ve been building this brand for years and it means a lot to me you taking your time to check it out. My name is Dai and I’m the trainer here. I thought it might be a good idea for Read more…
Working with Sculpt is a lot of fun, you’ll have a laugh and learn a lot. But, be ready for a lot of sweat and soreness! If you’ve had a look through the testimonials you will see a common theme; We will push you hard, out of your comfort zone Read more…
As a trainer I am often confronted with frustrated gym goers who feel they have hit a plateau and are not getting the progress they are after. I hope to share my own thoughts and opinions on this to help you smash through your plateau and take your training to Read more…
Why consume protein What does it do Protein is needed for growth, the formation and repair of body cells. It is also used to make enzymes, hormones and antibodies. It can become a fuel source for the body (third choice behind carbohydrates and fat). It is required for complete nutrition. Read more…
Why Consume Dietary Fat Fuel Source Fat is your bodies secondary fuel source (after carbohydrates). Although can only be used in low to medium intensity exercise due to requiring more oxygen to break down. Essential to ensure correct functioning of your body Eating dietary fat also helps by: Allowing your Read more…
Purpose of Carbohydrates Why eat Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are the predominant fuel for muscles as the majority of activity relies on glucose (carbs) for energy. There is no physiological function of carbohydrates for them apart from energy. It is also the preferred fuel for the heart, nervous system and brain that Read more…