The MyPT blog.
Notes from training real clients in Malta. Nutrition science explained without jargon. Stories from the road as MyPT grows.
Why walking is the most underrated training tool in Malta
A 45-minute brisk walk every day, done for six months, moves more health markers than most structured cardio plans. Here's why we prescribe it to almost every client at Tal‑Qroqq.
Read postWhat a state-registered dietitian actually does (and why it matters)
There's a meaningful difference between a 'nutrition coach' and a state-registered dietitian. Miriam Saliba is on the official Maltese register — here's what that means for your plan.
Read postTraining at Tal‑Qroqq: a beginner's honest guide
Tal‑Qroqq Sports Complex is Malta's national sports facility, run by SportMalta. Here's what to expect on your first visit, what membership costs roughly, and why we coach there.
Read postThe Maltese fenkata, fixed: fitting Sunday lunch into a fat-loss week
Traditional Maltese food doesn't have to derail a fat-loss plan. Here's how Miriam works fenkata, timpana, ricotta pasta and other staples into client plans that still produce results.
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From 145kg to coaching: Marvic's story
How a personal trainer in Malta got there after years on the other side. The version Marvic only tells properly when a new client asks.
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From 100kg to dietitian: Miriam's story
How a state-registered dietitian in Malta ended up here, after reaching 100kg first. The version Miriam tells her clients when they're ready to hear it.
Read postSmall-group training vs 1-to-1: which is right for you
Most personal training in Malta is sold as 1-to-1 by default. We default to small focused groups instead. Here's why — and when 1-to-1 is genuinely better.
Read postThe five conditioning modes most fitness apps get wrong
Zone-2, tempo, anaerobic threshold, HIIT and recovery aren't interchangeable. Treating them as one bucket called 'cardio' is why most people train hard and don't get fitter.
Read postTraining and eating through a Maltese summer
When the afternoon hits 34°C and humidity hits 80%, the standard training advice from cooler climates stops working. Here's the protocol we use with clients at Tal‑Qroqq from June to September.
Read postThe readiness signal: why your watch should change your plan, not just record it
Most fitness apps pull HRV, sleep and resting heart rate and bury it in a graph. We use it to change today's plan before you open the app. Here's how — and why it matters.
Read postGetting started after years off: the only post you need
If it's been a long time and the idea of walking into a gym makes you anxious — read this. We've worked with hundreds of clients in this exact position at Tal‑Qroqq. Here's what actually works.
Read postWhy we built an app to support the coaching (not replace it)
Most fitness apps want to replace your trainer. We built MyPT to extend ours. The distinction matters — and it's why the app does what it does, and doesn't do what it doesn't.
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