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Strengthen your core muscles effectively
Phrases like ‘core training’ abound everywhere in the fitness industry. However, despite the fact that everyone is talking about core muscles, a lot of people are still misinformed as to which muscles we’re talking about and how to strengthen them effectively. “Core muscles” does not only refer to that longed-for six pack! As with many…
Read MoreEPOC helps you burn fat even after your workouts
After a good workout your body continues to burn calories. You would have experienced it as the buzz you get after an intense workout, when it takes a while for your breathing and heart rate to return to normal. This feel good phenomenon is known as Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). You might have also…
Read MoreHigh protein diet causes cancer? Nonsense!
My previous post looked at the WHO’s claim that bacon causes cancer. Now it seems that we are faced with a study that claims to have proven that a high protein diet causes cancer. Before you give it all up and opt for a vegan lifestyle, we need to examine this study in more detail.…
Read MoreBacon causes cancer – say it isn't so?!
People around the world groaned in dismay when the World Health Organisation (WHO) added bacon to its list of group one carcinogens. Essentially what they are saying is that bacon causes cancer. Will breakfast ever be the same?! Is there truth behind the claim that bacon causes cancer? The problem lies in the fact that…
Read MoreTruth about personal trainers – surprising but true!
Everyone seems to have an idea or opinion about personal training. Unfortunately, personal trainers are generally grossly misrepresented in movies and the like. We are essentially in a helping profession – we are in the personal training industry to help others. Let’s reveal the real truth about personal trainers and what we do… The real…
Read MoreJulie Griffiths: the strength behind your results
How I fell into the fitness industry – literally! Read the amazing story that led Julie Griffiths (known as Jewelz) from being overweight and unfit to being a successful Coach in the Australian fitness industry and being nominated for the Australian Fitness Awards 2020. Several years ago I fell down a flight of stairs. I…
Read MoreBest time to exercise is… when???
There is an ongoing debate about when the best time to exercise is. It doesn’t seem like we’re going to reach a consensus any time soon. Some people swear by waking up early and fitting in a gym session first thing in the morning. Others prefer to wait until the end of the working day…
Read MoreBreakfast health benefits you can't ignore
You’ve heard it a million times: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Given the rush that most of us are in every morning, this advice is often not adhered to. However, given the long list of scientifically proven breakfast health benefits, we would all do well to make breakfast a steadfast part of our…
Read MoreKettlebell benefits to swing your opinion
That row of kettlebells in the gym might look like old school gym equipment, but they are not to be underestimated. Kettlebells, being incredible versatile, can be incredibly effective in helping you achieve all sorts of health and fitness goals. So just what are these fantastic kettlebell benefits? These kettlebell benefits outweigh any doubts you…
Read MoreMotivation to change your life for the better
Change is an undisputed part of life, whether we want it or not. Sometimes we will experience something – a trigger – that acts as a source of motivation to change. Whether you need change in a relationship, your lifestyle, or your career, the truth is that it’s important to sustain that motivation to change…
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