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EVOLUTION FITNESS & HEALTH

Are you ready to transform your life with the perfect blend of fitness, nutrition, sleep coaching, and behaviour change?

As your coaches, we specialise in helping individuals create sustainable habits that lead to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Our commitment is to support you in achieving your fitness, nutrition, and health goals. Whether it's weight management, controlling diabetes or diabetes remission, enhancing athletic performance, or improving overall wellbeing, we have the knowledge and personalised coaching programmes to guide you through every step.

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Unlock your full potential with our proven methods, tailored specifically for you.

We believe that greatness lies within every one of us. Our team is dedicated to breaking down any obstacles standing in your way, helping you reach levels of health and wellness you never dreamed possible, no matter where you're starting from.

We understand that each individual is unique, which is why our approach is personalised to meet your specific needs. Plus, we offer both in-person sessions and online coaching for ultimate convenience to fit your busy schedule.

We're more than just personal trainers – we're your partners and coaches in your health and fitness journey. Let us guide you every step of the way, from training to nutrition, and see the life-changing results our clients around the world have achieved. Join us on this incredible journey today.

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— Tim S

After lockdowns and a few other set backs Scott has kick started my enthusiasm for the gym, fitness and general wellbeing. Scott has taken up lots of his time to produce new gym based programs to help me reach my goals, nutrition guidance and even meal suggestions that are quick and easy to make yet are still healthy. I would highly recommend Scott as he is passionate about health and fitness and very well qualified to give great advice. Thanks Scott.

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— Saf

When I secured a spot in the 2024 London Marathon, I turned to Scott for guidance. Over six month, he provided a tailored strength training and nutrition plan, keeping me accountable and well-prepared. On race day, I comfortably completed the 26.2 miles, thanks to Scott's effective coaching. I continue to see Scott weekly, always learning new things for both kitchen and gym. He's an excellent PT who truly knows his craft. Despite past intimidation working with male trainers, Scott's supportive approach has made me feel comfortable and motivated to reach my goals. I'm grateful for his expertise and wouldn't go elsewhere now.

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Whey protein vs. real food protein: which one should you actually be prioritising? 🤔

Short answer: neither wins outright. They do different jobs.

Whey digests fast and is naturally rich in leucine, the amino acid that switches on muscle repair. That's why it's useful straight after training, and why it matters more once you're past 40, when your body gets less efficient at building muscle from what you eat.

Whole-food protein (eggs, meat, fish, dairy, legumes) digests slower, comes with a wider spread of nutrients, and keeps you fuller for longer, making it the better foundation for most of your meals.

The research is consistent on one thing: your total protein for the day, and spreading it evenly across meals, matters more than which source you're precious about.

Whey is a tool for convenience and post-workout timing. It was never meant to replace your dinner.

So the real question isn't "which is better"; it's "am I getting enough, often enough, across the day?"

📌 Save this for your next food shop.

#ProteinTips #WheyProtein #MuscleAfter40 #NutritionScience #EvolutionFitnessHealth

Most people think about protein and carbs when they think about fuelling exercise. Vitamins and minerals rarely get a mention, but they're doing a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that makes everything else function properly.

Three worth knowing:

Vitamin D: beyond the "sunshine vitamin" basics, is tied to bone strength, immune function, and muscle performance. Deficiency is common, even in people who train regularly.

Vitamin B-Complex: thiamine, riboflavin, and B6 act as coenzymes in the pathways that turn carbohydrates and fats into usable energy. Exercise actually increases how quickly your body uses these up, which is easy to overlook if you're not eating a varied diet.

Magnesium: involved in over 300 processes in the body, including nerve function, blood sugar regulation, muscle relaxation, and sleep. It's one of the more common shortfalls in people who train hard and don't eat enough whole foods to compensate.

None of these are "extras." They're part of the foundation that makes training, recovery, and everyday energy actually work.

As always: if you're managing a health condition or taking medication, check with your GP before adding any new supplement. This goes for vitamin D and magnesium especially, since both interact with certain medications.

#MagnesiumBenefits #VitaminDDeficiency #ActiveNutrition #SupplementScience

There's no such thing as "a bit diabetic."

But that's how a lot of people hear "prediabetes." It sounds like a not-quite version of something. A maybe. Something to keep half an eye on.

Some diabetes specialists have started pushing back on that word for exactly this reason. They argue that it's too soft, and that it buys people time they don't actually have. They've suggested treating it as an early stage of type 2 instead of a separate thing sitting outside it.

No official guidance. Just a live argument in the field right now, and I think it's worth knowing about.

What it doesn't change is what's in front of you. Elevated blood glucose is information. It's something you can respond to through what you eat, how you sleep, how much you move, how much you're carrying.

If your last blood test came back "borderline" and you were told to keep an eye on it, have that conversation with your GP properly. And if the bit you're stuck on is actually doing something about it day-to-day, that's the part I help with.

Barnstaple and North Devon. 1-2-1, 2-2-1, online.

#prediabetes #type2diabetes #bloodsugar

Dinner that looks like a restaurant plate and does the macro work of a bodybuilder's meal prep.

43g protein, 371 calories, one pan. Pesto and goat cheese stuffed into the chicken, wrapped in prosciutto, air-fried until crisp. No breadcrumbs, no deep fry, no faff.

INGREDIENTS
🍗 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
🌿 1 tbsp pesto
🧀 1 tbsp goat cheese
🫒 1½ tbsp olive oil, divided
🧂 Salt and pepper
🥓 2 thin slices prosciutto
🌱 1/4 cup small basil leaves
🫛 100g green beans, trimmed
🧄 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
🍅 Tomato salad, for serving

METHOD
1️⃣ Cut a 2½-inch pocket into the thickest part of the chicken breast, going as wide as possible without cutting through.
2️⃣ Divide the pesto and goat cheese into the pocket. Rub with 1/2 tbsp oil, season with salt and pepper.
3️⃣ Lay prosciutto slices out, add basil leaves in the centre, place chicken on top and wrap. Seam side down in the air fryer, 190° for 6 minutes.
4️⃣ Toss green beans and garlic with the remaining oil, salt and pepper. Move chicken to one side, beans to the other. Continue air-frying until the chicken is cooked through and the beans are just tender and charred. Serve with tomato salad.

This is the kind of meal that makes hitting your protein target feel less like a chore and more like something you'd actually order out.

Save this one for a night when you want dinner to feel like an occasion.

#PersonalTrainerBarnstaple #NorthDevonFitness #EvolutionFitnessAndHealth

Meal prep has a bad reputation it doesn't deserve.

Most people quit because they prep fixed meals. Same chicken, same rice, five containers, and by Wednesday you're sick of the sight of it.

The fix is prepping components instead. Protein one way, a couple of carb options, veg done separately. Mix and match through the week and it actually holds up.

It's not about cooking more. It's about deciding less.

Comment PREP and I'll send you my Mastering Meal Prep guide.

#PersonalTrainerBarnstaple #NorthDevonFitness #evolutionFitnessAndHealth

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Best Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

Can Ceylon Cinnamon Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?

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Sleep and Type 2 Diabetes: Science-Backed Answers to Your Top Questions

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