Quote for the day:
The quote for today comes from the great Ralph Waldo Emerson! A personal favourite of mine, particularly because it illustrates with great effect: the significance of forming a habit. A common … Continue Reading Quote for the day:
Motivation tip: Get some BLOOD in the GAME!
“Get some BLOOD in the GAME” Anyone currently second guessing themselves, wondering if they have what it takes, wondering what it’s all for. “Why am I doing this?” I’ll say … Continue Reading Motivation tip: Get some BLOOD in the GAME!
Lagging body parts? Trouble “feeling” a muscle?……..Some tips:
Very few human beings are perfectly balanced when muscle is concerned. We all have muscular imbalances to some degree or another. Often it is simply a difference between right and left, particularly … Continue Reading Lagging body parts? Trouble “feeling” a muscle?……..Some tips:
Constant progress? Periodization is KEY!
Progression – a state of continual improvement as a result of certain habits Progress is desired by us all in some form or another. In the world of health … Continue Reading Constant progress? Periodization is KEY!
The most paramount factor to achieving your goals!
We all have goals in life, these goals can often be divided into categories: Financial, educational, spiritual and more often than not; physical Physical themed goals stem from the principle of improved health. … Continue Reading The most paramount factor to achieving your goals!
Memory lane: Supersize ME!
Supersize ME: The controversial, daring and ever so intriguing documentary themed movie of 2004 (starring Morgan Spurlock) What would happen if a man were to eat nothing but McDonald’s products for … Continue Reading Memory lane: Supersize ME!
The MAGIC of the front squat
Lets set the scene, we join up for a training session. It’s the very first session working together and I ask you to perform a front squat……….with only the … Continue Reading The MAGIC of the front squat
What Olympic weightlifting can do……….for YOU
Can you relate at all with Olympic weight lifting? Do you know anything about it? Do you perceive it as “boring”? I’m not here to change your interests and enjoyments … Continue Reading What Olympic weightlifting can do……….for YOU
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Broadening healthy eating horizons with stir fry POWER!
We all SHOULD eat healthy the majority of the time, that’s a no brainer. For some this comes naturally and with ease but for others, it’s a little more…….well……challenging. Fortunately, … Continue Reading Broadening healthy eating horizons with stir fry POWER!
How many Carbs should we eat? (The conclusion!)
We all know “head knowledge” really only counts for so much and in comparison to personal experience, the “head knowledge” is worth very little. In this final segment of my … Continue Reading How many Carbs should we eat? (The conclusion!)
How many Carbs should we eat? (Part two)
FACT: Carb consumption = Insulin release = Elevated blood Glucose/sugar levels Is this always a bad thing?! No, not at all! Insulin is classified as an “anabolic” hormone. Which in simple … Continue Reading How many Carbs should we eat? (Part two)
How many Carbs should we eat? (Part one)
Carbs! Or as they are formally known: Carbohydrates. Friend? Foe? Essential? How many? Vital energy? It’s a debate that has raged on for many years and is hotly discussed amongst … Continue Reading How many Carbs should we eat? (Part one)
My top 10 countdown of Fruits and Veggies to start eating and why!
If you have been attempting to improve your physique and overall health this year, then I’m sure you’ll have some awareness of how important the dietary component is to the … Continue Reading My top 10 countdown of Fruits and Veggies to start eating and why!
What is your KING exercise?
All hail the mighty PULL UP! We all have that one exercise that we just LOVE doing, no matter how tough, no matter how bad we feel, we just look … Continue Reading What is your KING exercise?
Hooray for Saturday!!…………RIGHT??
So how many of you were just overjoyed at the arrival of Saturday when you woke up this morning? Or afternoon in some cases! 😉 I was full of the … Continue Reading Hooray for Saturday!!…………RIGHT??