by Leanne Spencer | Jun 20, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
I recently ran the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research. I’ve trained several clients for a marathon, and the same thing happens every time; panic sets in a few weeks before and I refocus them on the importance of prioritising recovery and rest. The importance of...
by Leanne Spencer | May 31, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
What are the effects of alcohol on weight management and fitness? Excessive consumption of alcohol can be harmful for the brain and body. Anything more than two drinks per day (on average) is too much, and problem drinking comes in many forms. If you’ve lost one of...
by Leanne Spencer | Apr 21, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
Stress is not necessarily a bad thing, but too much stress, can be very harmful to the body. So how do we learn to manage stress and what is the impact it has on our minds and bodies? Central Nervous System The central nervous system (CNS) is comprised of the brain...
by Leanne Spencer | Jan 19, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
An overview on the ‘sunshine vitamin’ and how to ensure you’re getting enough What is vitamin D? Firstly, for clarity, I’m talking specifically about vitamin D3 – the ‘sunshine vitamin’, a fat soluble vitamin, which needs to be consumed with fats in order to be...
by Around Dulwich | Jan 4, 2017 | Health & Fitness, News
Dulwich will be one of the first places in the country to offer a new and joyful cardio fitness workout from a BBC Dragons’ Den success. SwingTrain is an elating exercise experience accompanied by the vintage vibes of swing, gospel, rhythm & blues and jazz – a...
by Leanne Spencer | Dec 13, 2016 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
We all have moments where it feels as though the plates we’ve kept spinning are starting to wobble or fall to the floor. It might be a work event, something in your personal life or an accumulation of poor sleep and bad choices, but most of us are affected by...
