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Calculate The Calories

Simple calculations to workout the calorie content from the 3 main energy sources – Calories from Fat – Multiply the grams of fat by 9. (3g x 9 = 27Kcals) Calories from Carbohydrate – Multiply the grams of carbs by … Continue reading

What’s For Lunch?

Running out of ideas for that healthy packed lunch? Checkout the LOVE Life range from Waitrose. Good, nutritional, tasty microwavable meals at a reasonable price. No excuses about not being able to eat healthy!

Good Nutrition + Good Personal Training = Excellent Results

A lot of people following a fitness training programme for weight loss or to get in shape, generally do not eat well and then as a result see little change in their weight or appearance. A common misconception is that … Continue reading

Eat Well & Exercise

It’s very difficult to cover every area on eating healthily and exercising in one blog, but here are some key bullet points from a recent speech I gave to a local training company in Reading. Always make time for Breakfast … Continue reading

Dine Healthy for 2 at £10

Just discovered M&S’s Dine for 2 for £10. What great value as a little treat after a hard week exercising. As always, read the nutrition labels on the food packaging. Treat yourself, but don’t over indulge. The Raspberry Panna cotta … Continue reading

Happy Easter!

Have a great exercise Easter from everyone at Podium Fitness! If you’re travelling over Easter, click here for my Workout Anywhere programme. Go easy on the Easter eggs. . . .

Sell Me a Diet!

Especially at this time of year when we switch on our TVs, or open a magazine, read a newspaper, or even use the public lavatory, there will always be some description of media trying to sell us a ‘new aged … Continue reading

Tips For Take Aways

The weekend is upon us and most likely we will treat ourselves with some fast food or take away. Here are some helpful tips when deciding what, and what not to have – When having a burger, order without the cheese and … Continue reading

Alternative Ideas for Snacks

Snacking can be the downfall of any good nutrition plan. We all get hungry in between meals especially when following an exercise training programme, so generally we will snack. There is nothing wrong with snacking as it’s a sign your body … Continue reading

A Healthy New Year

Happy New Year from everyone at Podium Fitness in Reading. Podium Fitness wish everyone a Healthy and Prosperous 2011.