May 2021 / 3 posts found

4 benefits of a private gym studio

by Umberto Massimino
Umaxfitness is a private, by-appointment personal training studio on Old Town here in Eastbourne. Unlike many of the other fitness facilities in town, it is not open to general membership but rather designed for those receiving training with our certified personal trainer, Umberto Massimino. When it comes to getting fit, you typically have two different options: the DIY approach, where you try to fix yourself by yourself or you look for professional help Both can be very effective towards the end goal, but if you are not sure about what you are doing or you tried already something in a [...]

How to choose your personal trainer

by Umberto Massimino
Personal trainers (PTs) can be a great way to not only boost your results in the gym, but also keep you accountable whilst increasing your knowledge regarding all things health and fitness. If you’re thinking of taking up some personal training but you’re not sure which personal trainer to go to, here’s some advice to help you find the right personal trainer for you. First and foremost, you shouldn't choose your new PT based on what they look like; you wouldn't, after all, choose a doctor based on their beatific complexion. Of course, you’d expect your PT to be in [...]

Hormonal overeating

by Umberto Massimino
Sometimes stop eating feels impossible. You can keep eating and never get full. “Is it something wrong with me?” you could be asking. Eating too much is often more than just an issue of willpower. There are a lot of reasons for overeating and one of them is certainly hormonal imbalance. What is a hormone? A hormone is a chemical that is made by specialist cells, usually within an endocrine gland, and it is released into the bloodstream to send a message to another part of the body. It is often referred to as a ‘chemical messenger’. Their role is [...]