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Game Day Nutrition: Simple Fuel to Perform Better
Game day nutrition doesn’t need to be strict or complicated. It just needs to support performance. Most poor performances aren’t caused by lack of effort or fitness — they’re caused by under-fuelling . When you don’t eat enough before a game, you’re more likely to experience: Heavy legs early on Brain fog and slow reactions Energy crashes after halftime The fix is simpler than most people think. The three priorities on game day On game day, food has three jobs: Fuel high-inte
atssoulsby
5 days ago2 min read


No Headphones. No Egos. Just Good People Getting Better.
Walk into most gyms and you feel it straight away. Headphones in.Eyes down. Everyone doing their own thing. There’s nothing wrong with training solo sometimes. But when that’s all there is, it gets lonely fast. And for most busy people, it’s another place where you’re left to figure things out on your own. That’s not how progress sticks. Training works better when you’re not invisible When you train around other people, properly, a few things change: You show up more consist
atssoulsby
Jan 142 min read
Some Days You’re Flying. Some Days You’re Fried.
You don’t wake up every day feeling unstoppable. Some mornings you’re buzzing. Legs feel springy. Bar speed’s there. Life feels under control. Other days? Work’s been heavy, sleep was rubbish, and your head’s already full before you’ve even had coffee. Both days count. The mistake most people make is thinking training only “works” when everything lines up perfectly. High energy. High motivation. No stress. No fatigue. That’s not real life. Training shouldn’t punish you for be
atssoulsby
Jan 82 min read


Why Having a Plan Cuts the Noise, and Saves Your Headspace.
You make hundreds of decisions every single day, work calls, messages, what to eat, when to rest, when to train. By the time you finally get a spare hour for yourself, your brain’s already cooked. That’s where most training falls apart, not because you don’t want it enough, but because you’re tired of deciding what’s next. That’s why having a plan matters. A clear training plan means one less decision to make. You walk in, know exactly what you’re doing, and get it done. No s
atssoulsby
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Why More Sets Don’t Equal a Better Workout
You’ve probably heard it before: “Just add a few more sets — you’ll get stronger faster. ” But here’s the thing, more doesn’t always mean better. In fact, piling on extra sets can actually stall your progress, leaving you tired, sore, and frustrated. At ATS, we don’t chase exhaustion, we chase performance that matters. 1. Quality Over Quantity Your body doesn’t care how many sets you log. It cares about how well you move, how smartly you progress, and how effectively you reco
atssoulsby
Nov 7, 20252 min read
Why Compound Lifts Are Your Best Friend in the Gym
When people walk into the gym, they often feel overwhelmed. Machines everywhere. Hundreds of exercises on Instagram. Conflicting advice about “the BEST workout split”. But here’s a secret most experienced lifters and coaches know: 👉 You don’t need 50 fancy exercises. You need a handful of powerful ones — done well. They’re called compound lifts — exercises that train multiple muscles and joints at the same time. Think: Squats Deadlifts Presses (bench or overhead) Pull-ups o
atssoulsby
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Why Training in Your 30s Equates to Staying Active in Your 60s
When you’re in your 30s, life feels busy. Work demands, family commitments, social plans — fitting in training can feel like just another...
atssoulsby
Aug 28, 20252 min read


How To Start Weight Training From a Personal Trainer
Eight easy steps to help guide you on how to start your weight training journey.

John Soulsby
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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