Carbohydrates are essential for your body to use as energy and are often overlooked when training. While it is our bodies most readily available source of energy it is not the only source. If we consume protein and fats with Read more…
Tabata is a form of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Tabata was created by Japanese scientist Dr. Izumi Tabata and has become very popular, especially within the Crossfit culture. The principle lies around short bursts of high intensity exercise with Read more…
If you have a sweet tooth or just can’t live without certain things, here is a short list of alternatives you could try with the hope of a healthier option 👌🏻 – Chocolate bars!! Many people’s apparently necessary evil however Read more…
Protein should be one of your main focus’ when thinking about gaining or maintaining muscle mass (with a few other frills to really maximise benefits). Protein supplements come in many convenient forms – the most common of which are powders Read more…
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that maybe one of the reasons for your limited progress in the gym. When released to the correct amounts Cortisol is vital and regulates blood sugar levels, metabolism, and reduce inflammation. Cortisol is released in Read more…
If you want to make progress in the gym, try to record everything you do. You may think you remember where you started from with regards to the number of reps, weights etc but believe me it’s easy to both Read more…
After protein supplements, creatine is the second most researched and used supplement on the market. Creatine is NOT to be used continuously and should still be added to a diet after consultation with an appropriate health professional. Many of you Read more…
EMOM stands for Every Minute On the Minute and is a way of training in short, repetitive bursts of (typically) high intensity. EMOM is a very effective way for people that train to a) build muscle and b) pick up Read more…
Technology is great when it works but is the technology worth the money we pay and are there better options out there? One of the newest and most crazed sports technology has to be the smart/sports watches. Sporty-looking and often Read more…
Most people would think that you only train the way that you compete and they would be forgiven for doing so! This is another big misconception with training and in fact your body responds far better when training is mixed Read more…
