Author: tristan1978

Metro Gym

Which exercise is best for YOU?

    Which exercise is the best for YOU? . You don’t HAVE to do any one exercise.. . When it comes to selecting an exercise, considerations should include: . Injuries/physician limitations (past & present). . Individual mechanics. . Whether the exercise in question is actually a good fit for that individual. . Limb length. […]

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love island

Love Island – do you watch it?

  Love Island – do you watch it? As you probably know, the new series started recently…. It’s not really my thing (honest )….but as Amy is into it, its ‘on in my presence’ most evenings and probably will be for the foreseeable future every night at 9pm… Anyway, the ‘Love Island’ thing got me thinking, […]

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Birthday cake

Is Birthday Cake ‘bad’ for you?

Is Birthday Cake ‘bad’?  Consider this: would anyone judge you for having cake on your birthday?     🎂It’s a given isn’t it? Birthday & cake, hand in hand, totally normal. ❌It’s not deemed a ‘bad’ thing. It’s also totally normal to join in & eat cake when you are celebrating a friend/loved ones bday. […]

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Deadpool

Deadpool: a quick life lesson…

DeadPool: a quick life lesson…   I rewatched Deadpool last night in prep for the sequel…. As I’m a bit of a nerd, I watched the extras which detail the make up process that Ryan Reynolds had to go through to on a daily basis to become Deadpool…   😱The prosthetics for his face alone […]

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bbq

BBQ Season – 8 quick tips to help you with fat loss.

    BBQ season is almost here, so have a quick read of these 8 simple tips to keep you on your path to fatloss whilst still enjoying yourself this summer! 1)🍔 Venison/kangaroo burgers are less calorific than your average supermarket burger.Sainsbury’s also do a great ‘lean burger’ option.   2)🍗Chicken breasts are less caloric […]

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Do you want to feel better?

Do you want to feel better? So the other day, I briefly mentioned the topic of micronutrients & how if you are lacking in certain areas, your health & performance will suffer. The actual definition of a micronutrient is:  ‘a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of […]

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Confused about Creatine?

CREATINE: ARE YOU CONFUSED? We now live in a WORLD of supplementation……………… This can be confusing, as there are many conflicting reports/articles all giving you a different perspective/opinion. It’s hard to keep up, am I right?! The aim of this blog is to examine the nature, the role, and the benefits of supplementing with Creatine. […]

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Self sabotage

Self Sabotage – Are you getting in your own way?

Self Sabotage: Have you ever dropped your phone and cracked or damaged the screen? You know those moments when it seems to happen in slow motion, your phone lands face down and you are almost scared to turn it over to see the damage?   Let’s say the screen was cracked, would you then smash […]

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Food

Food: what does it mean to YOU?

Food Glorious Food…That is todays quick topic… Today I’d like to know about your current relationship with food & what food actually means to YOU? I’d like to ask you some simple questions to get you thinking about what food TRULY means to YOU..   Do you know what protein, fats & carbohydrates are? Do […]

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Fit at 40

Leg Press: How Low Should You Go?

  Leg Pressing: How low should you go? In terms of depth/range of movement this is often down to the mechanics of the individual. For example: tight hamstrings will limit the range. Some of you will be able to take your knees right up towards your chest, whereas others will be far more comfortable sticking […]

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