Allow me to introduce the ABC fit nutritional priorities pyramid. When adjusting the diet to support fat loss and muscle gain goals, it’s important we have a logical progression to follow. And here it is! Unfortunately due to people wanting a quick fix, falling for the exaggerated marketing ads or being hooked in by various […]
Smokey flavours, high protein, quality carbs from quinoa and ready in minutes! What’s not to like about this tasty stir-fry? It’s perfect for lunch or dinner and everyone in the family will enjoy it. Ingredients (to make one serving) 1 chicken breast, chopped Quarter of a red pepper, chopped Quarter of a yellow pepper, chopped […]
As the 2016 Olympic Games commence, we’ll no doubt be tuning in to marvel at the athletic wonders as they yet again produce some astounding performances. What interests me more however, is some of the lean and powerful physiques on display. The cyclists have thick powerful quads and calves, the Olympic weightlifters display muscular tree-trunk […]
Traveling is great right? New sights, new sounds and a complete break mentally and physically from the old everyday routine. It does us all good once in a while. When working towards improving our body composition or just improving general fitness, if you’re not careful a holiday can quickly become a slippery downhill slope right […]
Over the years, as I’ve matured as a trainer and individual, I’ve come to learn that improving body composition and looking better means nothing if you don’t feel and function better too. For that reason taking care of my tissues, and my clients, through active recovery techniques such as stretching, massage and Self Myofascial Release […]
Improving your strength may not be important to you, but it should be. For any body-composition goal, being stronger will generally mean better and faster results. That’s right, being strong isn’t just important for powerlifters, strongmen and athletes. If your goal for example is to build lean muscle, being stronger will mean you’ll be able […]
They say the first step is the hardest. Which may be so for some individuals, but I can guarantee that first step is much easier if you know what the first step is going to be. When it comes to fat loss, or building muscle for that fact, nutrition is arguably going to be the […]
Try this delicious acai bowl as a breakfast treat or brunch. Despite this bowl containing a variety of healthy ingredients, the real magic is in the power of the acai berry. Considered as one of the top superfoods, acai berries have powerful antioxidant properties as well as displaying a superb micronutrient profile. The fibre found […]
Kettlebell complexes! Quite possibly one of the most effective conditioning and fat loss tools you have available within your typical commercial gym set-up. Complexes have roots in Romania, whereas the kettlebell hails from Russia. Now these two countries know how to condition some serious athletes, so when both of their offerings are combined, the result […]
“Can I have a cheat meal?” A question I eagerly get asked all the time by new clients and existing clients alike. There seems to be this misconception that you have to have a cheat meal on a fat loss diet to maximise your results. However, this just isn’t the case. An obese individual just […]
