Personal Trainer and Nutritionist in Whitechapel, Hackney, Battersea and East London
Nutrifitnessuk was founded by me, Sharon Stephens (a.k.a Rone), as a complete Nutrition and Fitness guide for all ages.
As a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist in East London, and Battersea I am passionate about sharing the latest, cutting edge research on the effects of food on the mind and body.
Whether you are seeking Nutritional advice in Whitechapel, or a Personal Trainer in Battersea, or Hackney, my aim is to inform and educate people on why physical inactivity and poor quality food choices, negatively impacts physical and mental wellbeing.
As a species we are designed to eat foods as close to their natural form as possible, that grow seasonally, along with whatever we can catch in the form of meat or fish for protein.
Without modern day conveniences, we would have to do a significant amount of walking, running, lifting, climbing and digging, to find food and water every day, in it's natural state. This would equate to resistance and cardiovascular exercise and would use all of our major muscle groups and a lot of energy, giving us daily exercise, a healthy diet and minimising the chances of obesity and its co-morbidities.
Now I'm not suggesting we all set up camp in the nearest forest and start foraging in the undergrowth, but it would benefit us all if we cooked from scratch as much as possible, rather than eating foods out of a packet containing ingredients we can't pronounce.
There are no quick fixes when it comes to weight loss! Education, around food choices, portion size and exercise are the only way to go. This is what gives sustainable and long lasting results.
I have been a Personal trainer and Exercise to Music Instructor in Whitechapel, Hackney and East London for over 11yrs and qualified as a Nutritionist in Human Nutrition in 2016 at Greenwich University. I am registered with the AFN (Association for Nutrition) and with Reps (Register of Exercise Professionals).
Mission
Rone's mission is to educate and inspire people to take responsibility for their physical and mental wellbeing, by giving them the nutritional and exercise tools necessary to transform their health.
Location
Rone teaches fitness classes for 'BETTER GYMS' in Hackney, and is a PERSONAL TRAINER in Hackney, Whitechapel, Bow and Mile End.
She is also employed as a Personal Trainer in Battersea, South London for a Mental Health Charity called 'Enable' and teaches a body conditioning class for the staff at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
As a Personal Trainer in Hackney and East London Rone is based at 'Space' gym, as well as in clients homes. She also utilises Victoria park and Clissold park during the summer months.
Health Issues
Rone supports a wide range of health issues:
Weight Loss, Food Intolerance, Eczema, Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension Prevention, Menopausal symptoms, Strength and conditioning, Knee replacement rehabilitation, Hip replacement rehabilitation, Lower back pain, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
Weight Loss
Weight loss is a complex issue. On the one hand dietary reductions need to be made in terms of the ratio of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. This increases micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) available for cell maintenance and health while enhancing cellular function, reduceing inflammation and helping the body repair and work more efficiently.
On the other hand, regular exercise is needed to achieve your weight loss goals.
Exercise isn't just for weight loss, or building big muscles. It has significant physiological affects that aids digestion, enhances mood and keeps joints and muscles strong and healthy. It also pumps nutrient rich blood to all cells.
As a Nutritionist and Personal Trainer, Rone will be able to work with you to establish what needs to be changed in terms of lifestyle, eating and exercise habits. You will be supported with nutritional and exercise advice through your journey, helping you to achieve your fitness, weight loss and health goals.
Food Intolerance
Unpleasant reactions to food can have various causes, making a person intolerant or allergic to certain foods.
Causes can be a sensitivity to certain foods, or an enzyme, or transport defect in the gastrointestinal tract.
Reactions can trigger an immune response which can range from mild, to severe and can become life threatening in people who suffer from anaphylaxis; a rapid onset and life threatening allergic response to foods, medications and insects bites.
Symptoms are varied and range from abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea if intolerant, to an itchy rash, tingling of the lips, or rapid onset swelling of the tongue, throat and eyes in allergies.
This can leave sufferers with a limited diet and reduced nutritional status, if missing vitamins and minerals are not replaced by other foods.
This is where nutrition advice is crucial. Rone will analyse your food diary and identify foods that might be causing you discomfort, as well as any nutrient deficiencies.
Working with you, she will design a food plan that increases missing nutrients and is free of the offending foods.
Eczema
Eczema (Atopic Eczema) is a condition that can make skin dry, sore, itchy and cracked and most frequently appears in the creases of the body such as elbows and knees. It normally appears in childhood but can manifest in adults also. There are various types and the causes are unclear, but evidence shows that foods, some healthy and some not and the chemicals, preservatives and natural pesticides they contain can play a part in making the symptoms worse. Likewise, identifying and eliminating foods that exacerbate the itching, while increasing vitamins and minerals and dietary fibre, can greatly improve things, by strengthening the immune system and it's response to food allergens. Along with a few lifestyle changes this can reduce symptoms significantly.
Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes can be a lifelong disease that has serious health consequences for sufferers.
There are two main kinds, Type 1 and Type 2 and both involve high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Type 1 is normally juvenile (starts in childhood) but type 2 is caused by poor lifestyle and eating habits and therefore can be improved by positive diet and lifestyle changes.
Those at most risk are either white and over 40, or over 25, South Asian, African Caribbean or Black African.
Risk factors are, high blood pressure, being over weight, especially around the middle, blood glucose levels being higher than normal (identified via a blood test), or having a close relative with the disease.
To reduce the risks, it is advisable to take regular moderate exercise, at least 150mins per week and eat a healthy diet, low in sugary, salty, processed foods and high in fruit and a variety of vegetables. Freshly cooking meals from scratch is best.
Rone will help you identify the types of foods that have contributed to your condition and will be able to give you advice on the dietary changes needed to balance blood sugar and reduce body fat, especially around the belly.
Hypertension Prevention
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the elevation, of the pressure exerted onto the walls of your arteries, when your heart pumps. It can be caused by a variety of things, such as kidney disease and diabetes, as well as certain medications, but it also rises with age and is common in the over 60s.
In younger individuals hypertension is mainly caused by lifestyle factors, such as a lack of exercise, long term sleep deprivation, obesity and the biggest contributor STRESS. Nutritional contributors such as high levels of salt, fast food and low consumption of fresh fruit and veg also plays a big part.
According to the NHS, a blood pressure reading of 140/90 or above is classed as high. You might not get any symptoms with this reading, but if left unchecked hypertension can cause serious health problems, such as kidney disease, heart disease, strokes and heart attacks to name but a few.
Increasing physical activity, including more fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet and finding ways to reduce daily stress levels, can help to get blood pressure back under control.
The Dangers of Excess Fat for the Over 40s!
This is a short presentation, explaining how excess, deep abdominal fat can affect our health as we age and lead to serious health conditions.
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