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The Considerations Behind Our Program Design From A ST Johns Wood Personal Trainer

Good Morning If you’ve ever walked into a gym and wondered, “What am I supposed to do today?”—you’re not alone. Gym time can look many different ways, including: ​ 1. People doing their own thing, which often means they are focusing on what they like to do and avoiding things they need. ​ 2. Group […]


Forget the Hacks. Fix the Fundamentals. From A ST Johns Wood Personal Trainer

  No health hack will outperform the basics The wellness industry is huge, and it seems like there’s always a new shortcut, gadget, supplement, or injection that claims to help you reach perfect health. ‍ But none of these health hacks can beat the basics. ‍ People often ask us about the latest trends, such […]


Strong Body Requires a Strong Mind From A St Johns Wood Personal Trainer

Good Morning ​ When you focus on something, it starts to shape your reality.​ ​ ​ What makes some people stick with the gym while others give up? I think it comes down to mindset. ​ ​ Most people start with similar goals, like getting stronger, improving mobility, or changing their weight. But negative self-talk […]


Strength Training as Preventative Medicine From A St Johns Wood Personal Trainer

  The weights you lift today are an investment in your future self Many people see strength training as a way to look better, with more muscle, less fat, and a better physique. While these changes are real, focusing only on appearance overlooks how much resistance training can improve your long-term health. Let’s look at […]


Functional Movement Patterns Everyone Should Train From A St Johns Wood Personal Trainer

You’ve probably heard terms like functional training, functional movements, or functional patterns. But what do they actually mean? Functional movement patterns are the natural ways your body is meant to move. Training these movements makes your workouts, daily activities, and even aging feel easier and more confident. If you get strong in these areas, you […]


Speak Up: Why 1-to-1 Coaching Works Best From A ST Johns Wood Personal Trainer

Great personal training is a two-way conversation. In a one-to-one session, your coach is fully focused on you — your movement, your form, your progress. But the best results still come when we work together and you speak up. During your session, we’re watching your technique, tempo, posture, and how your body moves. Still, you […]




The Longevity Marker Everyone Should Care About From A ST Johns Wood Personal Trainer

Muscle Research Shows Muscle Isn’t optional, it’s essential Because the relationship between muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and mortality wasn’t fully understood, researchers conducted a large meta-analysis to clarify the connection. What they found was hard to ignore and proves how important strength and muscle are for aging well. A review of 49 prospective studies following 878,000+ […]