Have you ever tried changing up your exercise & eating routines to achieve a fitness goal, and struggled to maintain your initial progress? Does this lead to a point where you start to beat yourself up, thinking ‘if only I had more willpower’?  If this is you, you’re not alone. When you attempt to maintain a drastic change in eating and exercise habits, you’re often relying on willpower. When your level of willpower starts to wane, this leads to you reverting to previous behaviours that don’t support your goals.  a regime built on the bedrock of willpower is built on a weak found ..read more

The holiday season is upon us, bringing gallons of mulled wine, eggnog and champagne with it. But, consuming too many festive tipples could affect your sports performance and fitness goals, says PT James Staring. Buy the December 2023 issue of Women’s Fitness to read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, London. GET IN TOUCH ABOUT JAMES STARING James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such as Your Fitness, Women ..read more

We all know that exercise is good for us. But too much exercise can be bad for our health. A common misconception is that adding more exercise to our current health regime will automatically mean we become healthier. However, adding in too much exercise can lead to overtraining and potential injury. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, London. GET IN TOUCH ABOUT JAMES STARING James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in ..read more

In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from James Staring, Lead Trainer at Fit to Last. James will explore why doing more exercise isn’t always better for you. We’ve all been told that exercise is healthy for us. So that should mean that if we want to become healthy, we should keep doing more and more exercise, yes? Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, London. GET IN TOUCH ABOUT JAMES STARING James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. Hi ..read more

Calculating calories and weighing food isn’t necessary for a healthy diet. Here are five healthy eating tips designed to help you improve your eating habits easily and without much thought. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, London. GET IN TOUCH ABOUT JAMES STARING James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such as Your Fitness, Hello, Healthy, Daily Mail, Closer, and many more. After giving up smoking ..read more

We invited Best of Clapham to trial our New Member Intake services. See their Instagram reel and blog where they share their experience. Our new Member Intake Services include: 1. 3D HEALTH REVIEW The 3D Health Review uses infrared technology to map your body shape, composition, posture and health. You can also set personalised fitness goals and track changes in your body shape. 2. FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN Here at Fit to Last, we perform the Functional Movement Screen before members begin their fitness programme. This helps us to see how you move in di ..read more

Can you mix alcohol and exercise? Whatever your fitness goal, you are more likely to achieve it quickly if you don’t drink alcohol. That doesn’t mean you must abstain, but you need to be aware of what alcohol does to your body and take account of that during your exercise sessions. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, London. GET IN TOUCH ABOUT JAMES STARING James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such ..read more

Many people focus on their carb intake. While controlling carbohydrates is important, attention also needs to be directed at protein. Protein contains amino acids, the building blocks necessary for muscle growth and maintenance. Additionally, protein is an important contributor to a healthy metabolism, efficient nutrient transport throughout the body, as well as a healthy immune system. And protein helps you to feel fuller for longer and helps you to feel more energised without resorting to sweet treats. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness g ..read more

What is a body composition scanner? Body composition scanners are designed to measure the amount of muscle, fat and bone your body contains. The information these scans collect can be used to determine your health and to create health and fitness goals to improve your health. Some body scanners also record your posture to pinpoint areas for improvement with this too. Body composition scans are useful for anyone looking to assess their overall health, from professional athletes to those looking to lose weight and gain a better understanding of their overall health. WHY USE A BODY COMPOSITION sc ..read more

First, of all, no one is saying you can’t drink alcohol if you’re trying to improve your health and fitness through exercise. But you do need to be aware of the impact alcohol has. Your health and fitness goals will be directly affected in three key ways. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your fitness goals, contact James Staring, a leading personal trainer in Clapham, London. GET IN TOUCH ABOUT JAMES STARING James Staring is a personal trainer based in Clapham, London. His methods have featured in publications such as Your Fitness, Hello, He ..read more