Once upon a time, the staple diet of a strength or physique athlete was meat, fish, and eggs. But times change, and more lifters are…
What are calories? Calories are quite simply a unit of measure of energy. If we are to get technical, a calorie is: “The amount of…
Chocolate is one of the most loved foods in the world but did you know that in its raw form it is extremely beneficial…
Weight loss is a lot less complicated than some people would have you believe. There are companies out there selling dangerous weight loss pills…
Time and time again I assess client’s diet plans and see that they’re on some kind of meal replacement plan. It will include low…
University is an exciting time indeed, the buzz of a new town or city, new accommodation, meeting new people and the impending assignments and…
Anyone taking part in physical activity is more than likely familiar with the importance that nutrition has on recovery and performance. Whether or not it…
Do you often find yourself eating well, exercising regularly and still find those pounds just won’t shift? Unfortunately, there is a big possibility that you…
What is an athlete? If Rio 2016 has taught us anything, it’s that an athlete is an individual proficient in their field – the very…
For many years we have been under the impression that more protein is better for muscle gain. Where this doesn’t necessarily hold true, it has…
No matter which way you look at it, an Olympians diet is a critical component of their success, and although guts, drive, determination and, of…
Cover all your nutritional bases with a smart approach to whole foods. In an ideal world, our foods would give us all the vitamins and…
We’ve all heard about body type theory. But how does your body type affect the supplements you use? It’s time to find out. Body Types…
Endurance training is defined by rhythmically performing relatively low intensity contractions for a relatively long period of time. This can be included across many different…
As the new competitive bodybuilding season kicks off again, I thought in this article we could talk about the most important part of competing: the…
What’s in your drinks bottle during your workout? And does it really matter? Endurance athletes need to pay attention to intra-workout nutrition. But what about…
For a lot of people, holiday is a time to relax, and that normally means eating what you want, drinking what you want, and doing…
Spring is here and the days are getting longer, the weather is getting nicer, clothes are getting lighter – finding motivation and energy is easy…
Does meal timing matter? Let’s look at when we eat, and why it’s important for fat loss, performance, and recovery. The foundation of any nutrition…
I always advise my clients to start small. That may sound strange as someone who coaches and motivates for a living, but small steps make…
If you want to boost your speed, endurance and pace, it’s time for a heart-to-heart. Get to grips with heart-rate monitoring and perform better! Endurance…