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How Long ‘Till I Gain Muscle?
You work hard in the gym to gain muscle. You sweat and strain, pump and flex. Then, after your workout, you stand in front of the mirror – and you wonder, “When’s the payoff gonna’ come?” “When am I going to start to gain muscle?” It’s a common question. And a confusing one. Supplement and…
Read MoreThe Busy People’s Fitness Training Program
Looking for ways to squeeze in your Fitness Training Program during a busy week? Maximising your time is an essential skill in today’s hectic world. With more and more demands in your day, an ever-increasing number of time savvy exercisers are looking for workout hacks that will allow them to maintain a regular fitness-training program…
Read MoreHigh Protein: A Diet That Works!
If you’re looking for a diet that works, protein may just be the answer you’re looking for. Protein makes up part of the structure of every cell in your body. On average, it comprises about 20% of your total body weight. Protein is needed for the growth of new tissue, for tissue repair and for…
Read MoreEndorphins: The Pleasure of Exercise!
When you exercise endorphins are released in the body, It’s amazing how much better people feel after exercising. This greatly improves the person’s mood and can be a great counter to depression. How does this amazing process take place – just what is the connection between endorphins and exercise? The endorphins released during exercise reduce…
Read MoreMen Vs Women’s Strength Training Programs
Is it necessary to have a different strength training program for men and women? A couple of decades ago we learnt that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. While this may be true when it comes to our emotional and psychological make-ups, from a purely anatomical vantage we are remarkably similar. So,…
Read More10 Reasons To Eat Good Fats
Did you know that there are such things as good fats? Take in the wrong type of fat and you’ll end up with clogged arteries, too much weight on your frame and a predisposition for all manner of life restricting conditions. Conversely, a healthy dose of the good fats will promote joint strength, support muscle…
Read MoreJust What is the Best Time to Exercise?
Morning, afternoon or night – just what is the best time to exercise? Does it even matter, so long as you get it done at some stage of the day? Is there any real science suggesting that a specific time of day is going to make your training more productive? Let’s investigate: The Best Time…
Read MoreTime Poor Ways to Make Smart Food Choices
It’s fast paced world, and it seems we have forgotten how to make smart food choices. In order to meet our commitments, fulfil our obligations and get through our workload many of us have become time poor – we just don’t have any to spare. For a lot of people that means that their body takes a back seat.…
Read More6 Ways To Beat The Afternoon Slump
Do you get the afternoon slump? It usually hits at about 2:30pm. Your eyes get very heavy, your concentration goes out the window and all you can think about is taking a snooze. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. In fact, the afternoon slump results in billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. And…
Read MoreThe Truth About Sugar Addiction
Do you have a sugar addiction? News about the obesity epidemic is all over the place. But what if we’ve been looking in the wrong direction for our solution? Rather than emphasising fat reduction in food, should we be turning our attention to the sugar epidemic? It’s time to reveal the bitter truth about our…
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