Ahhh, the age old question. Calories. What are They? Why Do They Matter? What Should I Do With Them? What is a Calorie? Now here is the thing with calories...they aren't a thing. They are a way to measure energy. Just the same as a Mile is a way to measure distance, and a kilogram is a way to measure weight. Scientifically speaking a calorie is the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1-litre of water by 1 degree (Celsius). This is why calorie dense foods

Today is world Diabetes Day, so here are some facts, figures, opinion and details about Diabetes for you. About 10 per cent of people with diabetes in the UK have Type 1 diabetes. It’s got nothing to do with diet or lifestyle, it just happens. We're still not sure what causes it. When you have Type 1 diabetes, your body attacks the cells in your pancreas that make insulin, so you can't produce any insulin at all. And we all need insulin to live. It does an essential job. It a

Most people think that losing weight is a good thing. When you think of fat loss you think of weighing less. Fitness is not all about how much you weigh, but more how you feel. There are other ways to measure your fitness success and they will surely help to keep you motivated and happy about your journey.If you've ever had the good fortune of having a review with me at Fitness In Time, I've probably already subjected you to my spell about why I don't like 'weight' as a measu

Did you know we have an on-site Osteopath here in Winchester? Michael offers a range of treatments to help deal with any aches and pains you might have. Here he examines Cycling, Walking, Running And Strength Training and the impact it can have on bone density... Nikander et al. (2009) observed that athletes who participate in aerobic non-weight bearing sports, such as cyclists and swimmers, usually present lower bone mineral density compared to those taking part in impact s

I'll be honest, this post is written in haste, in reaction to an article that the BBC posted today. You can read it here as long as you promise to read the rest of my blog post straight after. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40921856 In my humble opinion, this article very neatly shows everything that is wrong with the UK's attitude towards 'fitness & health'. The underlying message of the article is correct, but unfortunately they seem to have completely confused the impor

When people join Fitness In Time, the first question I always ask them is "Why are you joining a gym" and I'm sure it won't surprise you to hear that 99% of people answer "because I want to lose weight". "Weight" is one of these unhelpful words that has been hijacked to mean a lot of different things to different people. Weight should refer to how many stones, pounds, or kilograms it shows when you step on the scales. Is it easy to measure - Yes Does it tell you how fit or h

Keeping a New Year’s Resolution often seems like an uphill battle. What often seems like an adorable declaration of change often devolves into a mental marathon with many people not truly understanding that a New Year’s Resolution is meant to last the entire year and then some. Thankfully you never have to go through any Resolution alone. Your friends and family will (most likely) support your willingness to change and want to assist you on your journey. and of course you hav

This is probably the number 1 myth which keeps women from achieving their goals. Most people associate lifting weights with turning into Arnold Schwarzenegger, but this simply is not the case and it will not happen. To get "bulky" requires an awful lot of things - but the most important thing to remember is that you have to try and get bulky! Any time you see a rippling body-builder, remember that they only look that way as a result of very specific nutrition, training patt