We’ve decided to take a look at diet. We’re always looking at exercise and whilst getting fit and active is important, when it comes to weight loss what you eat is without a doubt the biggest factor. And when it comes to diet, if you are not getting all the nutrients, vitamins and energy that…
In the early noughties we were all subject to a new diet craze. Who can forget the change the Atkins diet promised us – simply cut out all carbohydrates and we could eat whatever we wanted and still lose weight. Was this a good idea? Surely we need some carbs in our life? Is ketosis…
Fat has had a bad reputation over the past few years. Many sources have pointed the finger at fats as one of the reasons behind the obesity epidemic. Although too much fat in the diet is dangerous, there are far more troublesome factors such as sugar intake. In fact, fat is possible one of the…
Even though we are perhaps more advanced as a society than we ever have been, this does not mean that we take care of ourselves. A rise in sedentary jobs has seen our workforce become overweight and plagued by problems associated with a lack of exercise as many of us simply walk from our homes…
Rather than writing a scientific article about caffeine, we decided to ask one of our clients, Kieron, about his experiences with coffee and energy drinks. He has been battling with weight loss for some time and has found it difficult to make progress, fluctuating all the time between getting weight down and shifting the pounds.…
When trying to change our diet it can often be all too easy to give ourselves excuses. From the moment you sit down in a restaurant, if your friend is having a sweet you might excuse yourself. Or if you’re not feeling great on a rainy Sunday afternoon, with a big week of work ahead…
Thinkling about trying Tabata training in Norwich? One of the new training methods we have been using down at EMS Fitness is Tabata training. If you have been working out with Xavi you have probably worked through this high intensity program that requires you to do 20 seconds of very hard exercise, before taking a…
It’s one of the ultimate questions. Cat or dog? Morning or Evening? Cardio or Weights? Fitness aficiandos have often asked the question, which is better for sustained body health and well-being? In this article we intend to ask the question. Of course, like everything in life it’s important to phrase it within the context of…
How do you manage your water intake? The body is about 60%-70% water. This means that you need plenty of the wet stuff to keep you running properly. We constantly lose water from our bodies as waste products in urine and through sweat, even in winter, which keeps us cool. Most health experts would recommend…
The UK used to be a drinking society, but this has not been the case over the past decade or so, with a marked decline in pub culture. According to a government survey conducted in 2017 more young people than ever have become teetotal with around 25% of 16-24 year olds now saying that they…