EAT EVERY FEW (3-4) HOURS. Now, before we go any further, it is important to know that we are not necessarily talking about eating a full meal every few hours – some of them can be smaller snacks or even just a shake. But you should be feeding the body every three to four hours. … Read more5 Rules For A Leaner Body
How a damaged gut leads to fat loss How efficient is your digestion? We all know that good health is dependent on a healthy diet, that the food we eat is broken down in the gut and the nutrients extracted to feed our bodies. But what happens when this process is no longer functioning as … Read moreWork with your body to fight fat (part 3)
In part one of this post we looked at the hormones ghrelin and leptin and the roles they play in controlling appetite. In part two we will look at some simple dietary and lifestyle changes that we can make to keep these two hormones in balance and prevent the problems associated with an imbalance. Some … Read moreWork with your body to fight fat (part 2)
The fitness industry has exploded in the last decade with so many new and exciting trends taking off. From Crossfit to bare workouts. From online training to MMA inspired workouts, there has been a proliferation of choice for the fitness enthusiast to choose from. On the nutrition front, there are interesting discoveries being made on nearly … Read moreWork with your body to fight fat (part 1)
Hypothyroidism has been dubbed the silent epidemic. If you are suffering from low thyroid function you are not alone, approximately 1 in 50 women and 1 in 10 men will develop symptoms of hypothyroidism at some stage in their lives. Diagnosis can be difficult and once diagnosed with hypothyroidism help can be hard to find and treatment … Read moreLow Thyroid- Help Is at Hand
“Everyone wants big legs but no one wants to squat” I have heard this quote many times in gyms throughout the years, usually by the guys sporting the biggest legs. There has been more controversy over the years about this exercise than any other. Some hail it as the king of all exercises while others denounce … Read moreBuilding Leg Muscle – Squat V Leg Press
“Running: a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletics terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground.” From Wikipedia A long-winded way to describe something that we all enjoyed doing as … Read moreRunning for Fitness – Should You Sprint?
I am often accosted in the gym by trainees frustrated by their lack of progress, often they have been training naturally for a number of years and are disappointed with their current physical condition. They have followed all the advice gleaned from the magazines, tried all of the pro’s workouts and taken most of the … Read moreNatural Bodybuilding Methods
What causes the build-up of fat around the tummy area and what is the best way to get rid of it? Well, this is not as straight forward a question as it might seem. While a fat stomach is often the result of an overall gain in weight, many people seem to only put on … Read moreWhat you need to know about tummy fat
Are you training and eating in a way that ensures maximum growth or are your training and eating habits sabotaging your physique? Are you frustrated with your progress in the gym? Do you seem to be putting in more and more effort for less and less of a return? If this is the case you … Read moreBodybuilding 101 – Top 10 Mistakes