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...
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...
Setting your fitness goals
One of the fundamentals in being accountable in 2023 will be to set yourself a goal or series of goals which you can be held answerable to their success. I’d suggest many of you may be contemplating the following: ‘I want to lose weight’ ‘I want to drink...
Why the perfect time to exercise is ‘now’
Every January, Dynamic Fitness Training, like lots of other gyms and personal trainers receive a greater number of enquiries. New clients looking to get fit after an over-indulgence during the festive period and to take control of their long-ignored...
Why you should lift weights
I was in the ‘free weights’ zone of a gym a couple of weeks ago and experienced a very rare occurrence: More women than men were training with free weights. Now, this is a big change. Although the change seems to be arising predominantly in the young. The...
The best exercise for fat loss
People are always looking for the best exercise and the best diet for them to lose fat. Different articles will each tell you that their form of training is the best. Here, we explore the ‘fat burning zone’, ‘HIIT’ training, and resistance training to...
The rule of six for health
The rule of six is now becoming part of our psyche. Turning away from COVID-19 and towards fitness, we can apply that same principle – the rule of six.
How to guarantee results
Five steps to stepping out of your comfort zone and into the world where fitness results happen.
Benefits of online personal training
We live in an age of convenience, where physical activity is increasingly optional but no less essential. While we’re quick to respond to external threats to our health, we often underestimate the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Online personal training...
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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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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...
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...