Absolute Training & Nutrition

Absolute Training & Nutrition We understand that taking the first step is the hardest part of this journey, but we are here to try and make it as easy as possible.

Leading Personal Training Facility
Experts in Fat Loss and Performance
đź“ŤBarnstaple | Braunton | Isle Of Man
We Use State Of The Art Equipment
To Ensure We Are Never Guessing And
Always Assessing At Absolute Training & Nutrition, North Devon’s premier health and nutrition facility, we have over 15 year’s experience providing results to people just like you. Our team of passionate personal trainer

s, our state-of-the-art facility and our commitment to what we do can help you achieve long-term results, whatever your goal. On our website, you’ll find information about the personal training programmes we offer, our studio, our trainers and a wealth of health and fitness advice.

08/09/2026

Nowhere like Absolute!

Some of our members come in for their body. Most of them stay for their head.A 2026 umbrella review in the British Journ...
04/09/2026

Some of our members come in for their body. Most of them stay for their head.

A 2026 umbrella review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine pulled together the evidence on exercise for depression and anxiety and the direction is consistent: training helps. A separate 2026 study of 1,546 working adults found something even more useful: how much you *enjoy* your training buffered the effect of work stress on anxiety, low mood and disturbed sleep.

Not the intensity. Not the volume. The enjoyment.

Which is the whole reason we coach the way we do. Sessions you look forward to. People who notice when you're not there. Coaches who know your name, your job, your niggly shoulder and your PB.

That's what makes it stick and consistency is the only thing that ever worked anyway.

Rough week? Come and hit something. Drop us a message and we'll get you booked in for a session.

Doubling your protein shake won't double your results.A brand new network meta-analysis (Frontiers in Nutrition, August ...
02/09/2026

Doubling your protein shake won't double your results.

A brand new network meta-analysis (Frontiers in Nutrition, August 2026) pooled 36 randomised trials and 1,552 people doing supervised resistance training. What it found:

• Whey came out top for lean body mass, about +1.24kg vs placebo, alongside training
• The benefit levelled off at roughly 30–35g a day. More than that didn't do more
• Milk and casein weren't far behind, and older adults may do better with casein or mixed protein
• Plant proteins looked weaker, but the evidence there is low certainty, not a verdict

The dose-response part of this is exploratory, so treat 30–35g as a sensible target rather than a magic number. And remember: supplements are the top-up. Real meals, enough total protein across the day, and progressive training are what actually move the needle.

Not sure what your number should be? That's exactly what our nutrition coaching sorts out, no guesswork, no ÂŁ80 tubs you don't need.

02/09/2026

Simply the best Personal Training facility in North Devon

You don't need to live in the gym. You need about two hours a week.A 2026 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicin...
31/08/2026

You don't need to live in the gym. You need about two hours a week.

A 2026 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine followed 147,374 adults for up to 30 years. Compared to doing no resistance training at all, 90–119 minutes of lifting a week was linked to:

• 13% lower risk of dying from any cause
• 19% lower cardiovascular mortality
• 27% lower neurological disease mortality

And here's the part most people miss, going above 120 minutes a week didn't add any extra benefit. More isn't the answer. Consistent is.

Two or three properly coached sessions a week is enough to change the trajectory of your health. That's it. That's the ask.

This is observational research, so it shows a strong association rather than proof of cause but it lines up with everything else we know about strength and healthy ageing.

If you've been telling yourself you don't have the time, you probably do. Drop us a message and we'll build the two hours around your week.

The right environment can make all the difference.When you feel comfortable, supported and part of something, showing up...
28/08/2026

The right environment can make all the difference.

When you feel comfortable, supported and part of something, showing up becomes easier and consistency is where real progress begins.

Good coaching builds confidence. A strong community helps turn that confidence into lasting habits.

Find your people. Build your routine. Keep progressing.

Short on time doesn't have to mean skipping your training.Short bursts of exercise can still improve fitness and make it...
26/08/2026

Short on time doesn't have to mean skipping your training.

Short bursts of exercise can still improve fitness and make it easier to stay consistent when life gets busy.

The key is having a plan that works around your life, your goals and your schedule.

Consistency doesn't have to mean hours in the gym.

Training through a full, controlled range isn’t about making an exercise harder for the sake of it.Working the muscle at...
24/08/2026

Training through a full, controlled range isn’t about making an exercise harder for the sake of it.

Working the muscle at longer lengths can be a powerful tool for building strength and muscle when it’s done with good technique and the right load.

Quality first. Range second. Load follows.

24/08/2026

Absolute delivering outstanding results day in day out. If you are stuck, can’t get started, not seeing results from your PT, then Absolute is probably the best move for you.

24/08/2026

Team training, so we can always be better for our clients

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