In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from James Staring, Lead Trainer at Fit to Last. James will explore why doing more exercise isn’t always better for you. We’ve all been told that exercise is healthy for us. So that should mean that if we want to become healthy, we should keep … Read more
The New Year will see many people commit to cutting down on the amount of meat they eat, but they must maintain a good level of protein consumption. Protein contains amino acids, the building blocks for muscle growth and maintenance. Protein is also an important contributor to a healthy metabolism, efficient nutrient transport throughout the … Read more
Calculating calories and weighing food isn’t necessary for a healthy diet. Here are five healthy eating tips designed to help you improve your eating habits easily and without much thought. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, … Read more
Can you mix alcohol and exercise? Whatever your fitness goal, you are more likely to achieve it quickly if you don’t drink alcohol. That doesn’t mean you must abstain, but you need to be aware of what alcohol does to your body and take account of that during your exercise sessions. Read more To learn … Read more
Most of us will be enjoying a little extra tipple in the final weeks of the year. That doesn’t mean we should abandon our regular exercise, but we need to be aware of what alcohol does to our bodies and incorporate that into our exercise sessions. Read more James Staring is a personal trainer based in … Read more
Many people focus on their carb intake. While controlling carbohydrates is important, attention also needs to be directed at protein. Protein contains amino acids, the building blocks necessary for muscle growth and maintenance. Additionally, protein is an important contributor to a healthy metabolism, efficient nutrient transport throughout the body, as well as a healthy immune … Read more
First, of all, no one is saying you can’t drink alcohol if you’re trying to improve your health and fitness through exercise. But you do need to be aware of the impact alcohol has. Your health and fitness goals will be directly affected in three key ways. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise … Read more
Reaching your 60s doesn’t mean you and exercise need to be strangers – even if you’ve been sedentary through middle age. Read more James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such as Your Fitness, Hello, Healthy, Daily Mail, Closer, and many more. After giving up smoking and … Read more
The word ‘nutrition’ can conjure up images of counting calories, weighing food and general misery associated with eating. It can feel like a complex process that sucks the life out of meals and any enjoyment associated with food. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. Getting your nutrition right can be simplified, making it … Read more
For a healthy diet, forget calorie counting. Measuring portions of macronutrients (proteins, carbs and fats) with your hands is the simplest way to get all the nutrients you need without under – or over-eating. Read more James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such as Your Fitness, … Read more