Posts in “Exercise”
Should You Go Low Carb All The Time
In a world gone mad with so many different opinions on the optimal diet and approach to nutrition it can be easy to get lost and confused about what you should and shouldn’t eat. Most people that know me would consider me to be in the ‘high protein, low carb’ camp, however this is far […]
Read articleGETTING RID OF LOWER BACK PAIN THE SIMPLE WAY
Believe it or not the key to removing most cases of lower back pain is through strengthening the whole body… in a balanced manor! Research and experience has shown that spending time strengthening and conditioning the whole body is more effective than “core” work on the lower back. The problem with isolation training is that […]
Read articlePerforming Over Head Squats to Improve Posture
Olympic lifters have a remarkable level of flexibility their ability to catch and balance a large weight over head from a full squat position takes a great deal of strength and flexibility. Most average untrained individuals would struggle to hold perform the snatch position using a broom stick. Even if you are not interested in […]
Read article5 Ways To Raise Testosterone Levels For Improving Body Composition
Increasing testosterone levels is a very effective way of improving body composition and can be easily achieved by ensuring that you are not deficient in certain nutrients that are directly linked to sub-optimal levels of testosterone. There are number of ways your diet can affect your testosterone levels such as eating high glycemic foods, restricting […]
Read articleIs Your Body In The Best Condition To Burn Fat?
The way I approach fat loss and explain it to my clients is simply, “imagine there are 100 things we could be doing correctly that will help you lose fat, how many can we currently tick” the more the client can tick off with me during discussions the quicker the results will be. Is your […]
Read articleWHICH GRIP TO USE WHEN PERFORMING ROWING EXERCISES?
Often individuals training in the gym overlook which grip to use when performing rowing exercises. Its easy to become fond of one particular way of holding the weight, now although this doesn’t seem like much of an issue you’re actually seriously affecting how quickly and effectively you can make progress. This is particularly true for […]
Read articleHow To Increase Back Strength
Having a strong back is extremely important in training and in every day life. Many people who are looking to increase back strength will often focus on just the pulling exercises but having a strong core has a significant effect on back strength. Core training is the focus of many popular workout programmes with planks, […]
Read articleHow Can I Get More Sleep?
Sleep is vitally important for everyone the consequences of not getting enough sleep are increased hunger, stress, sickness, anger and one that should not be underestimated is death. People are unaware that you will die quicker from sleep deprivation than you will from starvation. Before I talk to you about how you can […]
Read articleWhich Multivitamin Should I Be Taking??
I get asked a lot which multivitamin should I be taking to help me reach my body composition goals? This is such a complicated question and in my opinion is often overlooked. One size does definitely not fit all when it comes to choosing your multivitamin. Before we get into which ones I think work […]
Read articleHow To Get A Bigger and Stronger Chest
If you’re looking for an exercise to help develop your chest, shoulders and arms then the bench press is ideal. I read an article that said the bench press had been pushed aside with the rise of CrossFit and metabolic training programs but in our eyes the bench press will always have its place. All […]
Read article5 Top Tips For A Summer Body
If your wanting to lose a few pounds on the scales, reduce your body fat percentage or get in shape to feel great on the beach this summer or feel comfortable in your summer shorts follow these 5 top tips for a Summer body. The tips focus on increasing your metabolism to optimise your fat […]
Read articleShould You Eat Breakfast To Achieve A Beach Body?
Should You Eat Breakfast To Achieve A Beach Body? One of the first things some people seem to do on a fat loss mission is remove breakfast from their diet, if they even ate it at all! Removing breakfast or skipping it is a recipe for disaster for fat loss! Sometimes more food in equals […]
Read articleHow To Prevent Shoulder Injuries by Working The Rotator Cuff Muscles
Too many people make the mistake of focusing a lot of time and effort in the gym on the big muscle groups such as the Pectoral major and Upper Trapezius and neglect the smaller rotator cuffs and posterior deltoids with the theory that if they are not as visible then they are not as important […]
Read articleShoulder Pain Whilst Bench Pressing
Do you have shoulder pain whilst bench pressing? Fix it and increase the amount you bench in as little as 6 weeks! Over the past few years I’m going to admit that I’ve played around with some press variations and loading parameters that aren’t generally recommended and some stuff hasn’t worked out, in fact it […]
Read articleWhy Is Protein Important: It’s Not Just Used For Muscle Building!
So, why is protein important? Most people think it’s because it is used to help the body recover and repair following a workout and whilst this is true, protein does more than that! Let’s start our explanation about ‘Why Is Protein Important’ with those little things called amino acids. Amino acids are truly amazing things, the […]
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