All articles section
This section contains all my old articles from before 2012. I may or may not still agree with the points, principles and ethos outlined. Check out my weekly newsletter and current blog for more up to date information and opinion.
In this article I outline the pros and cons of almost every major diet out there. Read this to understand why you see such contradiction in the advice given and which ones can be respected and which cannot.
Hair tissue mineral analysis and metabolic typing.
Read about how using a hair analysis reveals what is happening within your body at tissue level and what this means for achieving results.
An example of a metabolic typing diet plan.
Discover what a metabolic typing diet plan looks like and why this is so important for your success
Look at some of the examples questions from the actual metabolic typing analysis. These questions are used to determine your exact nutritional needs.
This article explains what is meant by the definition a metabolic type and what it means for you.
Metabolic typing and your ideal fuel mix
Discover how metabolic typing is related to the amount of protein, carbs and fat you should eat at each meal.
Metabolic typing history and evolution.
Read about how the science of metabolic typing evolved and progressed over the last 80 years.
The Principles and approach of Metabolic typing.
Read a message form William Wolcott about the principles of how Metabolic Typing approaches health and getting results.
EFT and the mind
Learn more about the in-depth beliefs analysis I use with my clients to identify weak areas and blocks in their mind set. Learn how the mind works in relation to achieving your health and fitness goals.
Emotional freedom technique (EFT).
Read about this powerful method and follow a link to watch an introductory video EFT.
Some people are what I describe as a Fake thin person. There are five types of fake thin people, read the article to discover each type and to understand about how they affect you.
Exercise, periodization and sports training
I classify exercise as being made up from four main type of activities. These are aerobic training, resistance training, core training and flexibility training.
The Fitness Profile Test – Defining and measuring fitness.
Read about the fitness profile measurement system. A comprehensive exercise testing system that allows you to compare every aspect of fitness and form a complete impression of the body. Read the article to understand how and why this is needed and the different aspects of fitness.
Effective exercise for healthy weight loss in your own home.
Fantastic ways to exercise to lose weight within the comfort of your home
Effective exercise for healthy weight loss using a gym.
Fantastic ways to exercise to lose weight within a gym.
Complete these easy to do Fitness Tests
Exercise Fundamentals – Part 1 – The 6 types of Exercise
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types?
Exercise Fundamentals – Part 2 – The 6 types and Your Goals
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types in a way to achieve your goals?
Periodization
Are you exercising but not getting fitter?
So many people exercise but do not actually get fitter each week. Read about how you can avoid this situation.
Aerobic training
Begin to understand the importance of rating how hard the exercise feels and why you must get it at the right levels for long term success.
Read my popular article and follow the plan to learn how to run in just a few weeks
Follow this plan for a short and sharp jogging session.
Flexibility training
Active stretching is a very powerful technique that prepares you for the day and/or exercise session ahead.
The more traditional form of stretching is vital for adopting perfect posture and preventing injuries.
Take this simple test and follow the interpretation given. A failure to complete this test will provide limitations in both general life and for more advanced training concepts.
Resistance training
In this article I outline the major principles of resistance training and how it can really benefit you.
How to develop muscle and muscle tone
Let me outline the best way to build muscles and develop muscle tone.
The different Types of Resistance Training – Part 1
Understand the different ways resistance training can be performed and the unique benefits each type brings.
The different Types of Resistance Training – Part 2
Understand more of the different ways resistance training can be performed, the unique benefits they bring and how they can fit together within a training programme.
Resistance Training combination session
Follow this plan to combine many of the different types of resistance training into a single session.
Read about the squat exercise, it’s benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.
Read about the lunge exercise, it’s benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.
Core training
The core – Flatten your stomach, stop back pain and increase strength
Let me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.
Follow this programme to awaken the deep core muscles.
The core – How to flatten your stomach and end back pain
Let me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.
Other topics
All you need to know about the main two sports supplements – Protein shakes and creatine.
Do you breathe correctly? Most people do not. Learn how to do it and why you should.
Nutrition
Calories – Calorie counting and weight loss myths
This article was written after weight watchers decided to drop their points system. It discusses calories and the model of calorie cutting for weight loss.
The six types of hunger – Which ones affect you?
Most people think that hunger is hunger. On closer examination you will find that there are six types of hunger. It is very important for you to be aware which ones are affecting you because you will need to behave differently depending what is happening within the body. Read the article to find out more.
This simple measurement tool allows you to identify if you are letting an internal stressor such a low blood sugar affect your health. The article also discusses high blood sugar and diabetes and how blood sugar in general affects results.
Five “healthy” foods that make you fat
Many of the foods we view as healthy actually make you fat. This is the reason almost 7 in 10 people are overweight. Take a look at some of the most troublesome foods that are probably within your diet.
Food sensitivities type 1- 4 and the MRT Test
Food sensitivities spell disaster within the body. Type 4 sensitivities are both subtle and difficult to identify. Read the article for an overview of the main types of adverse food reactions within the body and to learn about how the MRT test aids identification of these.
Read about how using a hair analysis reveals what is happening within your body at tissue level and what this means for achieving results.
Adrenal fatigue and hormone profile test.
Learn about how adrenal fatigue and the steroid hormone pathway may hold the answer for why you cannot lose body fat. the article discusses how you can test both functions and the implications this may hold for your body
Gut function and mucosal barrier test.
Learn about how the importance of your digestive tract and how to support it. the article discusses the mucosal barrier test which gives you an insight into current guy health.
Better and worse approach to nutrition.
In this article I outline the Better or worse attitude you should adopt if you want to enjoy achieving your health and fitness goals. this liberating approach is a must read for anyone who wants to achieve a health goal without feeling restricted.
In this article I outline the pros and cons of almost every major diet out there. Read this to understand why you see such contradiction in the advice given and which ones can be respected and which cannot.
How many good meals a week do you need for results?
How many meal must you get right every week to get results? The article discusses why it is more likely to be your breakfast rather than that meal out on a Saturday that stops you getting results.
Signs that your nutritional needs have changed
Your nutritional needs can change and this must be accounted for if you want results. Read about how you can spot this.
Your body shape and its implications on weight loss
Learn about how your body shape has implications on how to attempt to lose weight.
Fat storage patterns and the effect on weight loss.
Where you store your fat has implications on your food cravings and how you should approach losing fat.
All you need to know about the main two sports supplements – Protein shakes and creatine.
Weight loss and approaches to health
50 reasons you are not in shape – A weight loss approach
Read about the numerous causal factors involved in losing fat. It is not a simple game of calories in versus calories out, it is much more complex than that. Use this document to begin identifying and resolving the true reasons why you are not in the shape you want to be.
Sunlight -Why traditional advice leaves your body deficient in Vitamin D
The sun and vitamin D has a large influence upon your health. Read the article to find out why conventional advice leaves your body deficient in Vitamin D and why this can cause havoc within your body.
The clever and stupid ways to lose weight
Read about some of the better and worse ways to try and drop those pounds.
The clever and stupid ways to increase weight
Read about the most prudent ways to gain weight and which techniques will cause you more harm than good
My blue print for success as new coach of the Swedish national team
I have taken a role as the assistant coach to the Swedish national rugby team and director of fitness for the union. I have outlined my blue print for taking them from 38th in the world to the next rugby world cup.
New year resolution key considerations
What to consider when making your new year’s resolutions
What to ask yourself before your next weight loss plan?
What questions must you consider before your next attempt at losing weight?
Five immediate health measures to shape up
Follow these five simple habits to change your health today.
Read the crucial elements of success needed in any weight loss or health improvement plan.
The failures of the One size fits all diet
Read about why no one diet works for any one person.
15 ways to avoid overeating this Christmas
Use these simple technique to avoid going crazy on the food this Christmas.
3 High Health Values That Make You Fat
Read about three “health values” which when raised within your body will make you fat and decrease your overall level of health.
3 Low Health Values That Make You Fat
Read about three “health values” which when are found to be low within your body will make you fat and decrease your overall level of health.
3 Behaviours doing more of That Will Make You Fat
Read about three behaviours which doing more of will make you fat and decrease your overall level of health. These may not be the obvious ones you think.
Testing methods
Look at some of the sample questions from the actual metabolic typing analysis. These questions are used to determine your exact nutritional needs.
The problems with the weighing scales
Look at some of the main problems of using the weighing scales to chart progress.
Learn more about the in depth beliefs analysis I use with my clients to identify weak areas and blocks in their mind set. Learn how the mind works in relation to achieving your health and fitness goals.
The Fitness Profile Test – Defining and measuring fitness.
Read about the fitness profile measurement system. This is a comprehensive exercise testing system that allows you to compare every aspect of fitness and form a complete impression of the body. Read the article to understand how and why this is needed and the different aspects of fitness.
Read about how using a hair analysis reveals what is happening within your body at tissue level and what this means for achieving results.
Adrenal fatigue and hormone profile test.
Learn about how adrenal fatigue and the steroid hormone pathway may hold the answer for why you cannot lose body fat. The article discusses how you can test both functions and the implications this may hold for your body
Gut function and mucosal barrier test.
Learn about how the importance of your digestive tract and how to support it. The article discusses the mucosal barrier test which gives you an insight into current gut health.
This simple measurement tool allows you to identify if you are letting an internal stressor such a low blood sugar affect your health. The article also discusses high blood sugar and diabetes and how blood sugar in general affects results.
Food sensitivities type 1- 4 and the MRT Test
Food sensitivities spell disaster within the body. Type 4 sensitivities are both subtle and difficult to identify. Read the article for an overview of the main types of adverse food reactions within the body and to learn about how the MRT test aids identification of these.
My personal training and online coaching services combine nutrition, exercise, postural correction and behaviour change techniques to ensure you get fantastic results.
Download my Body Transformation Guide in the box on this page to understand how these techniques are all brought together to ensure results.
I coach people in person in London (Battersea Park & surrounding areas)
I also train people worldwide on video in my Online Personal Training - One to One Sessions.
The best way to understand how these work is to contact me for your free sample session.
Whatsapp me or call Ben on 07915 397 703 or email me at info@one2onenutrition.co.uk
My personal training service combines nutrition, exercise, postural correction and behaviour change techniques to ensure you get fantastic results. Download my Body Transformation Guide to understand how these techniques are all brought together to ensure results.
The best way to understand how I help people get into amazing shape is to contact me for your Free sample session. Call Ben on 07915 397 703 or email me at info@one2onenutrition.co.uk
Watch me being interviewed on the BBC 1 Breakfast show discussing milk and the plans to stop milk for under 5 years old’s.