You’ve no doubt heard about or even tried the diet which claims eating like our ancestors tens of thousands of years ago is the best way. The Palaeolithic (Paleo) diet or more commonly referred to as the Caveman diet, on face value, is a healthy way of eating. It’s based on eating wholesome, unprocessed and […]
Anyone who’s trained has done it. You’ve tried to lift too heavy or hit too hard and bang…..there goes your shoulder! Your shoulders’ are a complex, intertwining structure that are the fulcrum for hundreds of movements so it’s not surprising that when you overload the system, along comes injury. In order to prevent this happening […]
The press – up. The exercise that’s been a measure of strength for as long as time itself. The press-up comes in many forms but all test the strength of the upper body and core to the maximum. The Classic Stance The Press-up twist The Spider-Man The Diamond Now here’s the challenge… To test true […]
The number one reason people stop achieving results with their training is because they program hop and never really have a structured program in place to achieve a goal. You may have experienced it yourself. Not quite knowing what you’re doing in your workout but feeling that some sort of exercise is better than none. […]
One common question I’m asked when is the best time to stretch? To clear any confusion up here let’s look at some research. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends stretching each of the major muscle groups at least twice a week for 60 seconds per exercise. ‘Stretching’ up until 10 years ago was popular […]
…but take a look at these morning affirmations. There’s a great deal to be said for positive thinking whether that be at work, socially, home or indeed sport and exercise and that is exactly where you can hone the skill of positivity. Setting your sights on an exercise goal is the best way of channeling […]
With days getting shorter and colder, the fight to keep fit and healthy is most certainly on. Shorter days mean less sunlight and you guessed it, a reduction in that feel good hormone, serotonin, as well as an increase in melatonin (the sleep hormone). Couple that with viruses being rife at this time of the […]
Whichever foods you eliminate for a length of time, your body will crave and eventually form an intolerance. That goes for carbohydrates. In my experience, the best results for sustainable weight management, vitality and health comes from eating a variety of ‘clean’ foods free from additives, adjusting the proportion of food groups according to your […]
The vast majority of clients who have come to use my services over the last 18 years have had one common goal – to lose weight and change shape. But how many clients have a real perspective on what their true shape is and how many of them strive for that film star body? Let’s […]
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked at parties, “what’s the best exercise to get rid of my belly?” The answer is not sit-ups or crunches. At the end of the day, a protruding ‘pot belly’ is the result of overeating and lack of exercise so burning more calories and eating less […]
