Confused about carbs? Carbs often get a LOT of bad press when it comes to fat loss. You’ll no doubt know people who have cut carbs, and as a result have lost weight? You’ve maybe even done this yourself? Cut out bread and lost weight? Then reintroduced it and gained weight again? Every now and […]
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6 weeks ago, Steve contacted me as he wanted to revise his approach to training. Steve is an ex rugby player. His true passion for rugby was clear within 5 minutes of meeting him! Unfortunately the game had left him with several injuries which had caused limitations & pain in his current day training. The […]
Do the hard stuff: . I often talk about the importance of challenging yourself in the gym by doing the ‘hard stuff’. . By this, I am referring to the exercises that place the biggest demand on your body. Eg. A rack pull, pulldown or pull up variation will always be more taxing on your […]
I’m a huge fan of Greek yoghurt as a versatile protein source, Amy & I tend to have it as our last meal of the day, whilst watching Love Island 😂. (to read more about my feelings on Love Island click here). I like to add half a scoop of vanilla protein powder & some berries, […]
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. […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]