Personal Training Experts Discuss If Calorie Counting Is Beneficial Or Not

2024-04-25 03:55:13 Lifestyle

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Wilmslow, United Kingdom - The increase in applications and other methods that help people track their food has led to questions about whether counting calories is beneficial or detrimental. The personal trainers at Alchemy PT share their expert viewpoints on this debate.

To become fit, experts agree that one needs to be mindful of the food one consumes. The nutrients and vitamins in an individual's diet directly influence their physical and mental wellbeing. However, calories are not a good indicator of how nutritious a person's meal is. It is only an indicator of how much energy one can gain from a portion of food.

One trainer states, "How many calories you will gain is not as significant as the nutrition and quality of the food you consume. A hundred grams of raw orange juice contains 45 calories, while the same amount of cola only has 40. However, the former is much more nutritious and beneficial to health than the latter."

The way to count calories and benefit from it is to track what a person consumes, its quantity, and its nutrition profile. Thereby an individual will be able to see their food more holistically. It can motivate a person to transition to a healthy lifestyle and progress towards their goals.

One expert also adds, "when you count calories, you are noting down what you eat and drink in a day. When you do this frequently, it can help you identify any harmful eating habits you need to change."

However, they all agreed that if a person has a history of eating disorders, it is best not to count calories because it can be detrimental to their mental wellbeing. "In this case," a person trainer states, "the best thing to do is switch to a healthy meal plan and track what is being consumed but not its calories."

Counting calories can be highly beneficial in a person's fitness journey. However, it has to be used correctly by people who can manage it properly. Alchemy Personal Training provides individuals with experienced trainers who will give their expert advice and guidance to help them reach their fitness milestones effectively.

About Alchemy Personal Training:
Alchemy Personal Training is the number one fitness center in the United Kingdom. Located in central Wilmslow, we offer a wide range of services in our personal training studio, equipped with world-class equipment and facilities in a 2000 square feet space. Our team consists of some of the UK's best personal trainers, who have successfully helped many clients in their fitness journeys.

Determination, empathy, and passion have led alchemy to its present success, and we aim to keep it that way.