I'm Darryl Edwards, a personal trainer and clinical nutritionist based in London, England. This blog documents my experiences with a primal lifestyle that has made me fitter and healthier in my forties than ever before.
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Paleo for weight loss, performance and disease prevention. Read my full review here.
The impact of too much stress in our lives - impotence, obesity, heart disease and much more...
Usually we have to go back to basics to progress, this is a great place to start!
"Think about the toxic chemicals you put onto your body, and are exposed to on a daily basis. Frankly, quite worrying..."
First published in the mid 1990s. Amongst other things, disputes the 'fat intake causes obesity' argument and reasons why the high carb/low-fat diet doesn't work.
An inspirational read, whether you are a 'runner' or not. This book also investigates why expensive 'cushioned' running shoes increases the likelihood of injury.
An insight into real, simple and nutritious food. Insightful.
An excellent, non-scientific common sense quick reference to the often confusing question : "What should I eat?"
An alternative to Cordain's first book "The Paleo Diet" if who want to consider the impact of Paleo on athletic performance. It is geared towards endurance athletes but an interesting read nonetheless.
I'm an omnivore. I believe it is healthy to eat naturally-reared meat, non-farmed fish as well as a wide variety of fresh vegetables. This book is an interesting read and has a lot to say about why becoming a vegetarian isn't necessarily the best option for humans. However read this, do your own research and make up your own mind.
A discussion about the complex nervous system working in the gut, which produces neurotransmitters such as serotonin. In fact much more serotonin is produced in the gut than the brain!
This provides extraordinary insight into the reasons behind adopting a paleolithic diet. Some aspects are controversial and many may feel it is too dogmatic. I have often gone back to this book and re-read it for clarification as Dr Loren Cordain is often mis-quoted. There is now a revised edition (2010 edition) to counter some of its earlier criticisms, this is an excellent resource and a must-read for any one serious about paleo nutrition.
This book offers a comprehensive insight into the science, coaching and discipline of running. Energy systems, coaching and training. Often quoted as the bible of running.
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 22:40 | by Darryl Edwards
Mens Fitness in Bodyweight Exercise, Fitness, PRIMALity Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 16:00 | by Darryl Edwards Early morning photo shoot in London's Battersea Park this morning. The heavy rain of the night before had cleared. It then blossomed into a glorious spring day.
After a tough workout - my recovery "cool down" was a 7 mile walk back home to West London.
Here I am discussing the practicality and health benefits of PRIMALity with a Men's Fitness journalist.
The feature will be out in the "July" edition of Men's Fitness which is due out 21 May 2012.
Mens Fitness in Bodyweight Exercise, PRIMALity, Primal Fitness Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 13:48 | by Darryl Edwards Pick up the current edition of Men's Fitness (UK) - June 2011 and there is a free 33 page guide. A workout manual for those new to training and for those who are experienced but want a different perspective on training.
Another reason for the plug is because I have contributed to the Training Toolkit. Here's a quick sample on how to motivate yourself with activity outside a gym environment:
"You shouldn't think that the only thing you can do outdoors is run or play sports. Use your imagination and the environment as a gym. Interact with nature as well as urban features. For example use a tree branch to do a pull-ups.
Base your circuit on what you can see around you, keep your mind focussed on the process as well as the end result."
Darryl Edwards
Mens Fitness in Fitness Monday, March 21, 2011 at 16:52 | by Darryl Edwards Featured Article: Men's Fitness - May 2011
The Fitness Explorer is featured in the next UK edition of Men's Fitness magazine.
Trying to improving your health, and wondering why it takes so much time? Well it doesn't have to.
You can train harder, in less time.
Make better training decisions and train smarter.
Find out how to remove workout clutter and other time wasting activities to improve your life. Get time-saving workout tips from The Fitness Explorer.
Less really is more.
The article entitled "Eight Days a week?" is featured in next month's issue of the magazine (edition May 2011).
Men's Fitness May 2011
Darryl Edwards
This edition is out now...
Mens Fitness in Fitness, Health 