Overlooked movements: Walking
We’ve seen the turn of the overhead press. We’ve seen the pushup’s time to shine. Today we get even simpler, even more basic. Now comes a segment dedicated to an … Continue Reading Overlooked movements: Walking
How do you know your program is effective and working?
Should you be chronically sore? Should you be chronically fatigued? Should you be hungry all the time? Or should you feel so great you’ve forgotten the satisfying feeling of self … Continue Reading How do you know your program is effective and working?
Have you heard of ‘EWG’? (Environmental working group)
The Environmental working group (ewg.org) is rapidly gaining popularity as more and more of us are discovering the immense value of their work If you haven’t yet heard of them, … Continue Reading Have you heard of ‘EWG’? (Environmental working group)
Quote of the day!
“Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it. It’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own!” Have a … Continue Reading Quote of the day!
Get the body you want: Respect the rest periods!
The topic of rest periods in the realm of fitness and physical improvement often gets glossed over. I get it, it’s not particularly sexy……. Not as sexy as performance improvement, … Continue Reading Get the body you want: Respect the rest periods!
“Normal” is a subjective term, don’t conform. Be abnormal!
“How do you do that? That’s not normal!” “Why do you do that? That’s not normal!” Have you ever heard those questions? I’ve heard them many times, and let’s establish … Continue Reading “Normal” is a subjective term, don’t conform. Be abnormal!
Stop & see how far you’ve come.
Stop, pause and reflect. When did you last take a small segment of time to simply take stock of everything? Everything being your journey. We spend so much time focusing … Continue Reading Stop & see how far you’ve come.
Overlooked movements: Push-up variations & progressions
Welcome to the next movement in the “overlooked movement” series, where I apply my best efforts to remind you just how powerful and effective certain classic movements are. Last time … Continue Reading Overlooked movements: Push-up variations & progressions
Pumpkins aren’t JUST for decoration!
I know, I know………..I can hear your cries of protest…….. “Halloween is AGES away yet!” Yes it sure is, and I’m never one to look too far into the future. … Continue Reading Pumpkins aren’t JUST for decoration!
5 Amazing supplements to get your sleep where it needs to be!
Sleep, oxygen, water and food: 4 essential resources to human existence In my previous post, I outlined in specific detail why sleep is too important to skimp out on. Even … Continue Reading 5 Amazing supplements to get your sleep where it needs to be!
5 Natural and supplement free ways to enhance sleep!
Sleep just like oxygen is essential to our existence as human beings. However “modern life” is extracting more and more of our precious sleeping hours with all the unsustainable schedules … Continue Reading 5 Natural and supplement free ways to enhance sleep!
Secret Superfoods: Purple majesty potatoes
SUPERFOODS: Seemingly magical food sources that contain weight loss, anti-oxidant, cancer fighting, anti-ageing, health boosting properties! When we think ‘superfoods’ – we usually think…….blueberries, coconuts, goji berries, cocoa, leafy greens, walnuts … Continue Reading Secret Superfoods: Purple majesty potatoes
Overlooked movements: Standing overhead press
Few people know the standing overhead press was actually included in Olympic lifting right up until as recently as 1972! It’s as primal and basic as it gets, pick a … Continue Reading Overlooked movements: Standing overhead press
“None of us is as smart as all of us”: The power of T.E.A.M.
T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More! A bright mind can shine, but it will never be able to match the luminosity of two great minds combined. Today’s quote is incredibly relevant to the … Continue Reading “None of us is as smart as all of us”: The power of T.E.A.M.
The fast track to better digestion!
Digestion: How well does your body use and assimilate the foods you eat? The best diet in the world will not produce adequate results if your digestive system is dysfunctional! By ‘dysfunctional’ – … Continue Reading The fast track to better digestion!
A super effective post workout recovery boosting routine!
We all know (or should) that the process of “working out” or “training” is only effective when carried out in the respect of a crucial equation……… The balance of catabolism … Continue Reading A super effective post workout recovery boosting routine!