Just like clockwork. The first of January arrives and everyone’s mindset just changes. It’s time to get fit, burn fat, build mass and start training for that marathon you’ve always wanted to do. Unsustainable behaviours are adopted and before you know it you’ve fallen off the wagon and gone back, if not further back, to […]
Winter is upon us and it’s this time of the year that food serves so much more of a purpose than just fuel. Good winter foods are bursting with flavours and goodness that can warm your bones in the harshest temperatures of the winter months. The flavours we often associate winter with can often bring […]
I’m by no means old, but I’ve got to admit sometimes the internet is making me feel it! Since it was born it’s grown at an astounding rate. It only took five years for the internet to reach an audience of 50 million users. With growth like that you can pretty much do anything online […]
This mighty, meaty bowl of wagyu beef, noodles and veggies with a taste of the orient is more than enough to satisfy your muscles and your belly. Stir-fry’s are great for quick, clean, healthy eating and provide an unique opportunity to combine meat, fish, vegetables, rice and noodles into tasty combos. Ingredients (to make one […]
Have some frighteningly good fun with your food this Halloween and conjure up these spooky stuffed peppers. Perfect for healthy nibbles at a party or just a lean, protein-packed dinner. Ingredients (makes one serving/two stuffed peppers) 2 large orange bell peppers 125g lean beef mince 50g brown rice 1/4 white onion 50g red kidney beans […]
Brace yourselfs people, it’s coming up to that time of the year – cold and flu season. You’re probably wondering why a post on sickness and flu, when you’re focused around fitness and body composition? The answer is simple, because if you contract a cold or flu this winter, it could take you out of […]
Hola amigos! Mexico – famous for its mariachis, white sandy beaches, iconic wrestling costumes, tequilas and great food. Mexican dishes are often prepared with loads of fresh ingredients including protein-packed beans and meats, fiber-filled tortillas and nutritious spices like chilies, garlic, paprika, cinnamon and cumin. It’s easy to see why it’s one of the most […]
I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year. The trees transform and display deep orange and red leaves, its home to Halloween and bonfire night, the mornings are fresh and the countdown to Christmas begins. Yes, Autumn is here! I think the temptation by many is to just coast for the […]
There’s nothing worse than when the sun goes down and the world all around you falls into a deep restful sleep, but you just can’t seem to switch off. Not only is it frustrating, it could be impacting your ability to repair and recover from exercise, burn fat, build muscle and function efficiently during the […]
What good is speed if you’re heading in the wrong direction? A hungry cheetah doesn’t accelerate up to 70mph only to realise its prey is directly behind it right? A cheetah that does that is a daft cheetah that will fail at filling his hungry belly. As a coach I’ve started to notice some very […]
