by Ezra Angier | Sep 30, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, Fitness Lifestyle, Nutritional Science
If you’re working on losing weight, you’ve likely heard of calories in vs. calories out. This simple statement has been the source of endless controversy within the health and fitness landscape. For some, calories in vs calories out (abbreviated to CICO) is the...
by Ezra Angier | Jun 21, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA, Fitness Lifestyle
You’ve been working out consistently and your weight hasn’t moved much – is your hard work paying off? It can be tough to assess objectively whether you’re gaining muscle. It’s common to keep track of your weight while working out, but weight isn’t the most accurate...
by Ezra Angier | Jun 7, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA, Fitness Lifestyle
If you’re looking to lose fat, gain muscle, or both, then body composition exercises can play a key role in your fitness plan. The best training plan will take into account your goals, current fitness level, and the time you can commit to training. The exercises in...
by Ezra Angier | Mar 15, 2024 | Fitness Lifestyle, Health and Fitness Testing, Health and Longevity, Science
As life expectancy increases, many of us are living longer – but are we living healthier? There are over 11 million people in the UK aged 65 and over – 19% of the overall population. As the average age of the population increases, it’s never been more important to...
by Ezra Angier | Feb 23, 2024 | Fitness Lifestyle, Health and Fitness Testing, Performance
Whether you’re an athlete looking to optimise your performance, a gym goer looking to increase your functional fitness, or simply interested in prioritising moving well as you age, improving agility is a crucial workout consideration. But what is agility, and how can...
by Ezra Angier | Feb 9, 2024 | Fitness Lifestyle, Health and Fitness Testing, Performance, VO2MAX
VO2 Max is a great overall measure of cardiovascular fitness and efficiency. Knowing your VO2 Max can be a great way to assess your overall fitness and start improving your sports performance.  In this article, we’ll take a look at what VO2 Max is, why it matters,...