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...
Personal trainer, and fitness writer, editor and author. Darren is the founder of Dynamic Fitness Training, a personal training company based in north London.
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. What is calorie deficit?A...
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.
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.
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.
