January is inevitably the time of year where you seek to make new habits that will change the way you look or feel. It could be plans to eat healthier or a particular style of diet. It could be a new exercise regimen, getting more sleep, enjoying greater...
Personal trainer, and fitness writer, editor and author. Darren is the founder of Dynamic Fitness Training, a personal training company based in north London.
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...
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...
‘I know I should, but I just don’t have the time’. A pound for every time I’ve heard this, and I’d probably be able to afford a croissant at a new local bakery (I know I’m meant to say that ‘I could retire’ but most Muswell Hillians will understand). Let’s get...
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.
We are all hoping that we’re heading into a post-covid world, or at the very least, learning to live with it as we all continue to return to what we...
Joseph would be the first to admit that exercise wasn’t something he enjoyed. In fact, it was something that he avoided. His diet was...
