Nutrition on the go: fitting healthy eating into a busy schedule As a Fitness Instructor Battersea area, many of my clients have busy schedules, and frankly the idea of fitting nutrition into the mix is often viewed as inconvenient and impossible to maintain. Here are a few things you can do, based on a few … Read more
Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake Find yourself cake-less at cake o’clock? This gluten free chocolate mug cake is stodgetastic, yet low in carbohydrate and packed with protein and good fats. Serves 1 Shopping list 1 tsp Coconut oil 20 g Lindt Dark Chocolate 70% 1 Large egg 1/2 tsp Agave 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 1 tbsp Milk 1/2 scoop Chocolate protein … Read more
Hi all, Today’s presentation is all about sugar. Today we will talk about: The different faces of sugar – what it’s called, and how to find it on a label Dangers of a high sugar diet Insulin sensitivity Glycation How timing sugar consumption can benefit your training Resources Article – How to read a label … Read more
Edamame Pasta with Pesto Prawns This super so simple dish is an awesome alternative to pasta and helps to curb a carb craving. It’s jam-packed with protein and fibre and very low in carbohydrate. This dish is made using a very special Edamame Fettuccine. It has the taste and texture of pasta, yet is made entirely … Read more
Outdoor winter training – 3 top tips If you’re a fan of outdoor winter training, this post is for you. Over and above the obvious benefits of continuity in maintaining your fitness regime, exercising outdoors during the winter is a great way to beat the winter blues, as endorphins are a great remedy for the … Read more
Shakshouka Looking to shake things up a bit for a low-carb weekend breakfast? Clapham Personal Trainer James Staring from Fit to Last show you how to rustle up a yummy breakfast supper fast! This Shakshouka dish is a winner! Serves 2 Shopping list 1 tbsp Olive oil Garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 1 fresh chilli, … Read more
Myth-busting: effective ways to change body composition As a Personal Trainer in Clapham, the purpose of this post is to identify more efficient means of changing body composition (I’ll explain shortly why I haven’t used the phrase ‘lose weight’), while addressing a few misconceptions that I hear frequently. Walk into any gym and you’ll usually … Read more
Choc Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls Cupcakes calling your name at 4pm? Clapham Personal Trainer James Staring shows you how to make these little balls of protein-packed goodness. These choc chip cookie dough protein balls are a simple, healthy, protein-packed alternative. Makes 14 balls of goodness Shopping List 1/2 cups Ground almonds 3 tablespoons Agave … Read more
Podcast – All about good fats Overview In today’s podcast, Clapham personal trainer James Staring talks all about good fats. These little beauties have been given a really bad rap for far too long, so the broadcast today will hopefully give you a better understanding of why fats are so good for you. Also, I’ll … Read more
4 reasons why dark chocolate is an important, nay essential, part of your diet (in moderation) As a clapham personal trainer, our mission is to serve our clients with the best combination of innovative training and effective nutrition coaching. On our Fit Lean program, we educate our clients to empower them to make healthy choices. Part of … Read more