Nutrition

This is the first part of a though provoking piece on the benefits of a lower carbohydrate diet.  In a number of different forms we often espouse this general type of nutrition to our personal training clients.  Yes, we always bring individual twists to nutritional protocols because we are all have slightly different biochemistries and genetics.  The really interesting aspect o...

By Nick Mitchell How many times have you heard that stress makes you fat?  More than a few I would suspect.  Come to think of it I am sure that I have been guilty of saying this to some of our London personal training clients.  However like all sweeping statements it’s not quite true.  What actually makes you fat is your response to stress and the impact that has on...

By Nick Mitchell Christmas is coming, and the goose isn’t necessarily the only thing that’s getting fat. We are beset with temptations and indulgences on all sides, be it the office party, festive drinks with friends, or family blow outs. For anybody seeking to maintain or get in shape, this can be an incredibly challenging time of the year and one where any craving can be far too ...

CORRECT CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES! These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning nutrition and the correct use of carbohydrates. More in depth answers can be gained by contacting us directly. My sister tells me that carbohydrates make a person fat. My old trainer tells me that is rubbish! Who is right?! Good question. They are both right....

By Nick MItchell It’s that time of year when temptation is all around us and no one wants to be a party pooper and munch on celery sticks and chicken breasts when there is mashed potato, turkey, sausages, bacon, stuffing, apple sauce and lots of Christmas pudding and brandy butter (in a 1:1 pudding/butter ratio if you’re lucky) to be had.  And that’s before you’ve ...

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning dieting and fat loss.  More in depth answers can be gained by contacting us directly. Whenever I consume a few more carbohydrates than normal I feel as though I get gain weight.  What does this happen? Low-carbohydrate diets have a tendency to dehydrate the body. This is the water...

Get the skinny on fats! These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning nutrition and the correct consumption of fat in the diet.  More in depth answers can be had by contacting us directly. I try not to eat any fat because I want to stay slim, but my Ultimate Performance trainer has told me this is a crazy idea.  Remind me a...

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers try to answer in order to demystify the world of nutrition. More in depth answers can be found in articles that are exclusive to our clients, or by contacting us directly. Is it true that carbohydrates will make me fat? Yes and no. Well, you didn’t expect a straight answer did you?! All carbohydrates...

How much protein should I consume every day? As ever there is no hard or fast answer to this one. It all depends upon your goals. However, if you are undertaking some form of resistance training programme (as we would advise every healthy adult in the world to perform) then our recommendations could range from as low as 0.75gms per lb of lean body weight all the way up to 3gms! Should I co...