James Staring, Fit to Last, says that throughout our lives we carry around many misconceptions. Most of them don’t do us any harm—it doesn’t really matter if we don’t know Napoleon was actually average height for his time—but sometimes myths can interfere with our efforts to stay fit and healthy. Here’s the truth about some myths … Read more
“Where do you get your protein?” It’s the question all vegans get asked, but should we worry about protein? James Staring takes a look. 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 … Read more
Busting 7 Fitness Myths At Fit to Last, we meet people who have been trying for years to lose weight and/or get fitter but have failed with everything they’ve tried. Often this is because they have had misconceptions (myths) that have scuppered them. We have found that dispelling those misconceptions is important for a successful … 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
You’re busy. You have a career, kids and stuff to do in your “free” time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy diet. Actually, it means it is really important that your eating habits provide the best possible nutrition. However, if you worry that ensuring your diet is healthy is too complex a … Read more
The good news is that having a healthy diet involves cheating every now and then. Diets focus on depravation, whether it’s calories or food groups. The assumption is that with just a little willpower, you can hold off on consuming the targeted items and achieve the goals you want. This theory is flawed. Willpower is a finite resource. And extremely … Read more
Joining a gym can be a path to increasing or preserving muscle mass – something that can decline as we age. Gyms offer a range of machines, free weights and cardio options, meaning you never need to get bored by the same workout. The opportunities are endless, but if you’re not sure what to do … Read more
Losing weight is something that most people think about at some point. But if this is something that’s on your mind, how you go about it is important because what you want to be doing is losing body fat, not muscle. Which leads some people to suppose that all they need to do is up … Read more
Think that carbs are the enemy? Or that sugar-free products will help you lose weight? Wellbeing experts reveal the truth behind common misconceptions. 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, London. GET IN TOUCH ABOUT JAMES STARING … Read more
By James Staring Online training can be pre-recorded or live. Pre-recorded videos involve following a trainer as they exercise on screen; live one-to-one (or one-to-group) virtual training sessions will see you login at a pre-agreed time and join your live trainer via video link. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each. Read more … Read more