Hunger Levels & Fat Loss: There are no magical foods that will automatically burn fat from your body (sadly). Fat loss is achieved by creating (and sticking to) a calorie deficit. The is THE single most important factor when it comes to getting results. Therefore structuring a plan that enables you to maintain this […]
A quick one on Fruit: Carbs with only 1 unit of sugar are called ‘simple sugars’, but their formal name is ‘monosaccharide’ (it’s Greek ha). Fruit also falls into this category as Fructose. In my experience, fruit tends me either something people remove completely( often through fear of sugar content) or something that people overeat on, […]
Every exercise in your program should have a prescribed rest time between sets for you to stick to. Taking the required rest time between sets allows your muscles to recover & replenish energy stores, it also allows you to mentally prepare for the following set. Timing your rest periods also keeps you present in […]
2 GOLD MEDALS!! Working with para swimmer Owen Garsides is an absolute pleasure! Owen is very unassuming but very dedicated, and he’s a great example to us all how we shouldn’t let anything stand in the way of our goals! A truly amazing effort! Well done Owen, I’m very proud of you 👍🏻 Thats all […]
Amy and I went to our friends wedding and we had an amazing time! We ate, drank, danced, laughed, chased cows (don’t ask), caught up with best friends & I started a new bromance! What a day! I’m not teetotal, & I often say I only drink on special occasions, and this day was […]
I’ve worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years & I have NEVER posted a topless photo of myself EVER…until now! I prefer to keep myself covered up in out & of the gym & I don’t actually enjoy having my photo taken. I’ve never felt fully comfortable in front of the camera & I don’t […]
This is Andy… He isn’t a bodybuilder or an athlete, he is simply a normal guy who wishes to continually better himself.. How? He trained with me 3 times a week at Metro gym in a structured & progressive manner. He followed set sensible guidelines for his calorie intake (that also allowed for flexibility in […]
If you want to enjoy a bit of Chocolate without hammering the calories this quick selection from Cadburys might help. Looking to permanently remove any food choice from your diet for the rest of your life is not only unnecessary, it’s also completely unsustainable. Yes you can eat chocolate and still make progress, you just […]
Mountain Biking & Nappies! I’m currently in the Lake District with Amy & her family friends for a week of mountain biking, walking, hiking, relaxing, & chilling! As I’ve been before I knew what was in store for the mountain biking….although I haven’t rode a bike since the last time we came 2 years […]
Love Island – Do you watch it? As you probably know, the new series of Love Island started last night…(if you have been living under a rock click here to find out more) It’s not really my thing (honest)….but as Amy is into it, it will be ‘on in my presence’ last night (and […]