We all know that exercise is good for us. But too much exercise can be bad for our health. A common misconception is that adding more exercise to our current health regime will automatically mean we become healthier. However, adding in too much exercise can lead to overtraining and potential injury. Read more To learn … Read more
If you want to remain healthy and vibrant in your sixties, strength training – and the best bodyweight exercises– needs to be part of your lifestyle. There’s a common misconception that strength training means you’ll become big and muscled up, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In this article you’ll learn why strength … Read more
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
Carbohydrates are often considered the main area to manage to eat healthily. But it’s actually consistent protein consumption that is the most difficult to accomplish yet also the most rewarding when you get it right. Protein contains amino acids, the building blocks necessary for muscle growth and maintenance. Additionally, protein is an important contributor to … 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