So often people come to me wanting to get abs expecting to do a variety of abdominal exercise. Everybody has abs. More often than not, they are just hidden under belly fat. Depending on the individual, this could be more or less of their overall body fat percentage. Genetics dictates Read more…
The world of nutrition is a complex one and depending on who you talk to you can get varying different responses to the same question. If you stick to a few simple principles however, I believe it doesn’t have to be that hard. Knowing a little more about the different Read more…
I have covered this before on social media but still, there is a huge stigma around lifting weights. Many people still believe that it will make you bigger and far more muscly. Well I am here to say that is soooo wrong!! Yes, lifting weights CAN make you bigger Read more…
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 no carbohydrates you will find that you can end up 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 even less rest. The standard formation of a Tabata workout 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 new techniques. The principle of EMOM is this: At the 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 between varying sessions of sport specific training. Using HIIT to Read more…
Weight training is a massively underrated way to lose body fat – you don’t have to become overly muscly either! Keeping the reps and weight in the correct range while performing steady, controlled and perfectly formed exercises will allow your body to promote the growth of lean muscle mass while Read more…
