How important is Nutrition to your workouts? The 70/30 ratio of nutrition to workout is something i myself and many collegues believe to be a true percentage breakdown of the importance each plays in maximizing your results. Also, adequate rest/sleep is essential too. Any workout schedule is incomplete if you are not incorporating a structured nutritional plan into it. If …
Getting Fit Means More for Cancer Patients
Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is not on anyone’s list of things to do during the course of their lifetime. Unfortunately, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer each year, some with commonly known forms of cancer and others with rare, more dangerous forms such as mesothelioma. While it may seem like being diagnosed with cancer means that …
Hikes/walks/trails in and around Cairns pt 3
Behana Gorge Behana Gorge is about 30 minutes drive south of Cairns, and well worth a visit if you have your own transport. Head south from Cairns on the Bruce Highway past Gordonvale. 5km past the turn-off onto Gillies Highway (there is a Caltex petrol station at this intersection) turn right onto Behana Gorge Rd. This long access road …
3 Key Elements to Success and Reaching Your Goals
To Achieve your goals you need these 3 key Elements KNOWLEDGE , ENTHUSIASM and BELIEF. If you have all these you will reach your goals, if one of these is missing your journey may not be as fruitful. KNOWLEDGE – Having the proper knowledge of Exercise Technique,Training Splits, Rest Periods and Nutrition is vitally important. There is a wealth of …
Making Small Changes is Way Easier!
As we are entering the new year alot of people will have made a resolution to get into shape and to start eating a more balanced diet. The problem is, alot of these people won’t stick to these resolutions as they are setting themselves up for failure. If you have not been active for a long time and have your …
Supplements easily explained Part 6: Beta Alanine
What is Beta Alanine? Quite simply, it is one of the two amino acids required to make up carnosine. Carnosine is located throughout the body, but found specifically in skeletal muscle. Research has indicated that carnosine levels are directly correlated to performance, with higher levels producing optimal results. Carnosine has also been demonstrated to act as a buffer within the …
Hikes/walks/trails in and around Cairns pt 2
The Red Arrow Walk Cairns The Red Arrow is a short walking track that is used by many each morning and afternoon as a fitness routine. The walk itself is up Mt. Whitfield Conservation Park and in total it is approximately a 1.4 km looping track. There is a parking area on Collins Avenue for those who drive there, however …
Hikes/walks/trails in and around Cairns pt 1
Walsh’s Pyramid Cairns, Australia To the south of Cairns is the highest freestanding natural pyramid in the world. You could be forgiven for thinking it is a tree covered man-made pyramid – the shape is almost perfect. But no, this is a natural phenomenon that is one of the most distinctive landmarks for the small sugar-farming town of Gordonvale. Walsh’s …
Protein Explained
PROTEIN Protein is a vital part of all body cells. It makes up about half of the human body’s dry weight (Brain cells, muscle, skin, hair and nails are just some of the body parts that are protein-based.).The human body can’t store protein, so it must be supplied on a daily basis from the foods we eat .Many of the …
Carbohydrates Explained
CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are the body’s prime energy source. They help in the proper function of the brain as well as the body’s muscles by transforming sugar into the energy your body truly needs. There are two main types of carbohydrate, simple and complex. 1 gram of Carbohydrates = 4 Calories What Are Simple Carbohydrates? Simple carbohydrates or the monosaccharides are …