Part of our process at Fit to Last is to perform resistance exercises with as heavy a weight as your form will allow. This means if you can complete the exercise with the correct form, we’ll keep adding weight until you can’t perform the movement correctly. The reason why we do this is because we … Read more
With obesity affecting 28% of UK adults and another 36% of UK adults considered overweight*, how we measure our bodies within the context of our overall health has become even more important. *Source: Health Survey for England 2019 3 Reasons why BMI is an inaccurate measure of health 1. The BMI formula is flawed The formula … Read more
How to choose the right personal trainer to help you achieve your fitness goals You’ve struggled to motivate yourself to get to the gym to exercise regularly. Or even worse, you’ve been going to the gym and not seeing the results you want. So, you’re considering enlisting the services of a fitness professional to help … Read more
If you want to lose weight, the advice you’re usually given is to drastically drop your calorie intake by removing food groups or skipping meals to drop those pounds. In order for your body to change, it needs three things: Sufficient activity to create a calorie deficit; Enough energy to function, and Enough of each … Read more
STOP STARVING YOURSELF AND USE THESE 4 EATING STRATEGIES TO LOSE BODY FAT When on a mission to lose body fat, do you drastically cut your calories? Do you promise to starve yourself until you hit a certain number on the scale? By drastically depriving yourself of food and calories in the short term, your … Read more
3 reality checks to achieve your fitness goals There are 3 realities you must face to succeed with your fitness goals. If you’re not willing to accept these 3 fundamental truths, it’ll be a long, hard slog and you’ll most likely be unsuccessful. 1. IT TAKES TIME If you spent 3 years putting on weight … Read more
5 reasons why more sleep & less exercise can boost your fitness When struggling to achieve your fitness goals, the consensus is often to workout more, eat less, and workout even more. Instead of trying to add even more workouts into your routine or deprive yourself of more calories, start looking at prioritising your sleep. … Read more
If you’re considering hiring a personal trainer in Clapham, and would like tips on how to reduce the price, this is for you If you’re considering hiring a personal trainer and you live in the Clapham area, you may be wondering how much a personal trainer in Clapham costs. This isn’t a simple answer, but we’re going … Read more
WHICH PROTEIN POWDER? BUYERS GUIDE WHY DO I NEED PROTEIN? Consuming enough protein is vital in maintaining your muscle mass, healthy bones, hair skin and teeth. Protein also helps to improve your recovery and healing time. As well as improving your body composition and weight management. It’s important to note, protein powder is a supplement … Read more
Healthy eating when you’re at home and in control of your environment can be relatively straight forward. But what about when you’re not at home? Here are 5 tips for finding healthy foods to eat on the go to keep you on the straight and narrow. Even when you’re away from the safe confines of … Read more