How can Movement & Nutrition help you?
Nutrition – Kettlebell Training – Yoga
- reliable nutrition advice based on science
- practical cooking guidance
- effective and efficient strength coaching
- transformative flexibility, mobility and movement training
A sustainable approach to achieving the healthiest you!
Would you like to take control of your health and put the spring back in your step?
Do you struggle with diet and exercise?
You’re not alone.
But increasing fatigue, weight gain and stiffness aren’t inevitable as you travel toward middle age and beyond.
You need a new approach to diet and fitness you can stick with. An approach that puts your health first – and doesn’t demand all of your time.
Good nutrition, proper movement and strength training improve and help maintain your long-term health.
Yes, “cardio” is important. But you can get all the cardio you need for good health from your everyday activities. Your life is busy and your time is limited.
Focus on nutrition, mobility and strength and take control of your health.
But what are the healthy food choices? How do you safely improve your mobility at any age? And how can you get stronger without spending hours in the gym?
I can help.
Hi, I’m Ralph
I’m a nutritionist, kettlebell coach and yoga teacher based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
I started Movement & Nutrition to help busy people like you stay healthy and strong. So they can lead the active lives they want to – for as long as they want to.
And I have a unique background to help you achieve a lifelong and healthy approach to diet and exercise. I’ll give you the tools, motivation and accountability – without taking over your life.
So, if you’ve got time, here is my background.
Nutritionist
I’m a Nutritionist with a bachelor’s (honours 1st class) degree in nutrition from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.
And I returned to lecture at Queen Margaret and teach the Nutritionists and Dieticians of tomorrow.
Lastly, I’m registered with the Association for Nutrition (the independent regulator for Registered Nutritionists).
In short, I have the academic knowledge to give you evidence-based nutritional advice. The knowledge to help you make healthy food choices backed by science.
Chef
With my help, you can make the healthy choice the delicious choice. And keep it quick and simple.
I was a professional chef for over 25 years. And I’ve taught countless complete novices and experienced cooks how to prepare delicious food.
So I know everybody can cook. All they need is a few basic skills.
Good food doesn’t have to be complicated.
Kettlebell Coach
I started training with kettlebells in 2007. As a 3rd degree black belt, I taught Taekwondo for over 10 years. And I used kettlebells to improve my strength and fitness for my martial art.
In 2015 I certified as a StrongFirst instructor and I’ve been teaching kettlebells ever since. Why StrongFirst? Because StrongFirst sets the standard for kettlebell instructor certification.
Today I teach how to get the best health and strength benefits from kettlebell training. I teach 1-2-1, in classes and in my role as “Director of Movement” at Active-X Backs, Edinburgh’s leading osteopathic clinic specialising in lower back pain.
Yoga Teacher
I practised yoga throughout my Taekwondo career to maintain the flexibility and mobility needed for this dynamic martial art. Now I’ve stepped back from Taekwondo but have deepened my yoga practice and certified as a yoga teacher.
Our modern lifestyle slowly erodes the natural mobility we are born with. I teach a yoga practice that concentrates on restoring and maintaining that natural mobility.
And like kettlebell training, I teach all age groups, both 1-2-1 and to patients at Active-X Backs osteopathic clinic.
The synergy of kettlebell training and yoga practice
Kettlebells drills and Yoga poses are skills to be practised and trained. And the true health benefits are in the journey, not the destination.
Hardstyle kettlebell training will improve your mobility. But the emphasis is on strength.
And a yoga practice will increase your strength. Yet the focus is improving and maintaining your mobility and natural range of movement.
Combining the best from yoga with the best of kettlebell training exploits their natural synergy. It guarantees a holistic approach to exercise that nourishes your long-term health.
And leaving out the unnecessary “window dressing” reduces the time burden without compromising the health benefits.
Functional Movement
Exercise is great for your health, but it can test the limits of your body. Poor quality movement increases the physical stresses of training and life, escalating your risk of injury.
The ability to assess your movement and correct poor movement patterns is an essential skill for any coach.
In 2016 I certified with Functional Movement Systems. The FMS method uses screening and corrective strategies to improve the movement of people from all walks of life.
The Functional Movement Systems concept is simple “Move well. Move often”.
How I can help you
It’s tough fitting exercise and healthy eating around your family and career. I understand that. The long anti-social hours in the hospitality industry made it difficult for me too. And it hasn’t got any easier.
I also understand you want to take control of your health and fitness. You want to eat healthily and find an effective training plan to fit your busy life. And you want to stick with it for the long-term.
I can help.
- with low maintenance healthy eating – choose the most nutritious foods and cook simple, delicious and healthy meals
- and time-efficient strength and mobility improvement to prepare you for the physical challenges life throws at you
Expect a down-to-earth and straightforward approach. Honesty and clarity are my thing; not sugar coating.
- We’ll start with where you are now.
- Then we’ll agree on a plan that works for you.
- I’ll teach you the tools you’ll need to succeed.
- And I’ll hold you accountable.
You need good advice. You need clear direction. You need to set priorities and realistic goals.
I can help.
I’m committed to helping you achieve your best health with a sustainable approach to diet and exercise.
Because if you succeed, I succeed.
And we’ll have fun along the way.
If you want to change your diet, improve your fitness or simply take control of your health.
I can help.
If you’d like help achieving your health goals, or you’d like more information on how I can help you, reach out…
Telephone No.07887471428