Kensington's Complete Fitness Studio

What’s the best diet? There isn’t one, it depends. People are diverse, and so are their individual nutritional needs. Good coaches take a flexible approach. They borrow the best ideas from everywhere, and anyone, and are always looking for new insights or tools. Teaching fundamental dietary principles and skills that can be universally applied. A […]

Does good nutrition mean counting calories, and following strict meal plans? The simple answer is NO. It can be as complex and nuanced as you want or need. Since becoming certified through Precision Nutrition’s level 1 coaching program, I have come to learn that good nutrition practices can be simple concepts, learned at your own […]

It is a common misconception in the fitness industry that strength training is only for young and fit individuals or athletes, when that truly is not the case. Engaging in regular strength training has a multitude of benefits for independent aging. Bone health and integrity: When you strength train your muscles pull on your tendons […]

How to Use The Skillrun Have you ever noticed that the first treadmill in our lineup looks a little different than the rest? That machine is called a Skillrun. You can use it like a regular treadmill for walking and running, but it also comes with a bunch of different features that can help you […]

Laws of thermodynamics state that eating more or less calories than you burn in a day will result in weight loss or weight gain, but how do you calculate that? Here at Urban Athlete we have an InBody machine that can give you a body scan and what is called a basal metabolic rate. This […]

Stop Ignoring Fiber! When it comes to nutrition, protein gets all the attention. But there’s another important nutrient that deserves more attention: fiber! Fiber plays an important role in overall health. It can also be especially helpful when your goal is to build muscle, lose body fat, or simply feel better day to day. So, […]