Mo really know's what he's doing and knows how to keep me really motivated.
MMi Fitness have helped me improve my shape and I've lost weight too.
I have lost over a Stone in weight and now have more muscles than ever before, Mo is Magic
Medway's best kept secret. With Mo's personal training & dietary advice, I have lost 4 stone of fat.
I love the fact that I have the Studio to myself when I'm exercising
Mo has been amazing since day one, having initially starting with him after losing a lot of body mass through extensive dieting.
I needed to improve overall strength for my favourite sport whilst seriously needing to rebuild my muscle mass, I reached a really good level of strength and muscle build aided by his dedicated, methodical, practical and can do positive approach.
I started as a total gym newbie …. I knew nothing nor knew what to expect.
You are made to feel comfortable capable and supported, no question is left unanswered no matter how silly it seems.
The gym is private and you are dedicated to all the time you are in session reducing any risk associated with gym equipment and in my case a lack of general gym experience.
Mo has advised extensively on diet and certainly keeps your interest sparked to keep going and the results show it.
During my training I suffered serious multiple injuries in a sporting accident and spent a number of months in recovery, essentially going back to square one and back some more with some life changing damage.
Having started back with Mo a number of months after the accident and with the blessing of the consultants his care, drive and sheer determination to help me succeed and get back has brought me right back to the training and fitness level that I was previously at and further advanced in many cases.
Put simply he knows what he is talking about, the results show it and I wouldn't consider going anywhere else.
Nutrition and Diet
The government and the World Health Organisation, recommend eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
Good nutrition is a crucial part of any fitness programme. Training provides the stimulus and your diet provides the raw materials for becoming fit. Eating the correct foods will increase energy, maximise your gains in the gym and improve your health. It will also provide the fuel and fluid needed for intense training, speed your recovery after training, reduce fatigue and help you achieve a healthy body composition.
Calories are the most important element in any diet. To lose weight you eat less and to gain weight you need to take in more than you burn. Calories should come from a balanced intake of carbohydrate, protein and fat.
Eating for weight loss
The most effective way to lose body fat is by combining regular exercise with a modest and sustainable calorie reduction.
Long term weight control is about making simple yet lasting changes to the way you eat.
Eating for weight gain
Lean weight gain can be achieved by combining a consistent fitness programme with a balanced diet. Your fitness training programme will provide the stimulus for muscle growth while your diet should provide sufficient energy and nutrients to enable your muscles to grow at the optimal rate. One without the other will result in minimal lean weight gain.
Water
Of all the nutrients, water is the most important. It makes up more than 60 percent of your body weight and is vital for all cells. The British Dietetic Association recommends drinking at least 1.5 litres a day.
Drinking water before and during training will help you to exercise harder and longer. One of the most important roles of water is to get rid of excess heat produced by your exercising muscles. In hot or humid conditions you will lose more fluid so you will need to drink more.
Before training
If your last meal was more than four hours before your workout, it is recommended to eat a small carbohydrate rich snack i.e. banana, handful of dried fruit, or a sports drink. This will help boost blood sugar levels.
However if you wish to lose weight be aware that many commercial energy drinks are high in calories. If you drink too much, you could end up taking in more calories than you burn off.
Omega- 3s and exercise
Evidence suggests that consuming foods rich in omega-3s can reduce inflammation, pain and joint stiffness, and speed post workout recovery. It may also enhance aerobic performance by optimising oxygen delivery to your cells, reducing blood viscosity and making red cell membranes more flexible.
The richest source of omega-3s is oily fish i.e. mackerel, pilchards, trout, salmon, herring and sardines.