Discover how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy support weight loss, their side effects, and how to keep results with strength training in North London.
The psychology of motivation and consistency in fitness
Motivation is unpredictable, but consistency is what really drives progress. This blog is about how to understand the psychology behind both – and how to keep going when motivation dips.
How to assess and improve your functional fitness
Functional fitness is about training your body to handle daily movements better—things like squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and twisting. Its practical fitness designed to keep you agile, strong, and injury-free during day-to-day activities.
Put your health first: A no-nonsense guide!
When it comes to fat loss, the most straightforward and effective strategy is one you’ve probably heard a hundred times—calorie deficit. But what does that really mean, and why does it work so well for shedding unwanted fat? Let’s dive in.
The power of a calorie deficit: Unlocking fat loss
When it comes to fat loss, the most straightforward and effective strategy is one you’ve probably heard a hundred times—calorie deficit. But what does that really mean, and why does it work so well for shedding unwanted fat? Let’s dive in.
The rotator cuff muscles: A small group with a big impact
Most of our clients will know that a large percentage of sessions begin with the elbow position being fixed and up and down movements of the fist. You’ll also know that without much resistance, it can burn like hell!! But aside from enjoying watching you...
The benefits and considerations of 36-hour fasts
In recent years, fasting has surged in popularity as a health and weight management strategy, with various protocols offering promising benefits for mental clarity, weight loss, and overall health improvement. Among these, the 36-hour fast stands out as a...
Mindful eating: Your secret weapon for weight loss
Lots of the summer felt a little autumnal, but the arrival of the darker mornings and evenings have now confirmed its official arrival. And with that, we know that motivation to exercise and to eat correctly can be a little more challenging. So, this...
Calorie burn – the marginal gains
In this blog we delve into ways that we burn calories and some potential changes which can help us to turn the ‘calories in versus calories out’ equation in our favour. In the sports setting, the term ‘marginal gains’ is very prominent, looking at small...
‘Tis the season to eat seasonally
Given the majority of the newsletter subscribers would be described in Westminster as ‘north Londoners’ with the popularly implied notion that we must then all be lefty, woke, do-gooders who have those amazing things called ‘values’ – nothing should nail this...
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Personal trainer, and fitness writer, editor and author. Darren is the founder of Dynamic Fitness Training, a personal training company based in north London.
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GLP-1 drugs: What you need to know about the hottest weight loss trend
It’s the question I hear most right now: “What’s the deal with Ozempic?” Whether at dinner parties in North London or overheard on the Tube, GLP-1 weight loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are the trend everyone’s talking about. But do they...
The psychology of motivation and consistency in fitness
Most of us have had that moment: you join a gym, buy the gear, feel ready to go - then motivation fades just as quickly. In summer, it’s even more mixed. Some people feel energised by the longer, brighter days. Others see a beer garden and skip the...
How to assess and improve your functional fitness
When we talk about fitness, most people picture muscles, low percentage of body fat, heavy weights and grunting. But how useful is that strength when it comes to real life—lifting groceries, chasing after your kids, or climbing stairs? Enter functional fitness: the...
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GLP-1 drugs: What you need to know about the hottest weight loss trend
Discover how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy support weight loss, their side effects, and how to keep results with strength training in North London.
The psychology of motivation and consistency in fitness
Motivation is unpredictable, but consistency is what really drives progress. This blog is about how to understand the psychology behind both – and how to keep going when motivation dips.
How to assess and improve your functional fitness
Functional fitness is about training your body to handle daily movements better—things like squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and twisting. Its practical fitness designed to keep you agile, strong, and injury-free during day-to-day activities.