Kenny Lees Personal Training

Walking round John Lewis yesterday. Here's the struggle we're up against! 😐

Last Metafit of the year. Thanks to everyone who has 'HIIT' it at South Dalziel this year, and looking forward to getting post festive training started on 5th Jan.

https://youtu.be/ycJwrwrYgGM

A couple of days ago I was at an Active Ageing conference with the central theme of keeping healthier into older age. It put me in mind of this clip I first saw a few years ago. Strength and balance training is something we can all benefit from, whatever age; from learning to stand on one leg to the more advanced exercises in the video.

Never Stop Playing As we age, many of us have a fatal flaw that can lead to a fatal fall — we lose our balance, stability and coordination. Stephen Jepson says he can change th...

There is a lot of focus on the dangers of sitting and sedentary lifestyles. The sit less, move more campaign has some interesting tips and advice on how we can reverse this in everyday life.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-magazine/activity/sitting-down

Are you sitting too much? Most of us could benefit from spending less time sitting down, and that applies even if you’re keeping active. We explain.

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This is a great site packed with loads of advice, tips and recipes for healthy eating. It's produced through Health Scotland and is a resource we use in Health Improvement. Well worth a look.
http://www.eatbetterfeelbetter.co.uk/

Eat Better Feel Better If you fancy making healthier and cheaper meals for your family, improving your cooking skills, getting some top tips for fussy eaters and loads more besides, you've come to the right place!

I have a quest to get as many women as possible to make resistance training part of their fitness programme and assert their place in the free weight area of the gym. The site has some good articles and tips.

http://modernwomanstrengthtraining.com

The Modern Woman's Guide to Strength Training - Girls Gone Strong Like you, we've had our own personal struggles with exercise. We tried Globo gyms, Personal Trainers, High Intensity Classes, and a smorgasbord of other sources who all promised us the world...

Another great Metafit class last night. Thanks to ALL who have attended this month and due to the positive response, I have made an ongoing booking at South Dalziel Studios. If you are enjoying it (or at least feeling the benefit) please keep coming and there is still plenty of space for anyone who wants to give it a try. All fitness levels and ages welcome.

From the vaults of KLPT's Dietetic oracle, Maureen
Lees http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-sugar-affects-the-brain-nicole-avena

How sugar affects the brain - Nicole Avena When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or ni****ne -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nico...