As you may be aware, about 70% of the gains you make with your training come down to your ability to control your diet and supply your body with the nutrients it needs. For that reason i decided to start adding a series of healthy option recipes. Tuna Burgers Tuna burgers are a great way to satisfy your burger …
Supplements Easily Explained Part 7: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
CLA CLA is supplement that many have heard of but do not know much about. Current research findings suggest that CLA has a number of benefits for bodybuilders as well as any type of athlete. Conjugated linoleic acid is also unique because it is present in food from animal and dairy sources, and its anti-cancer efficacy is expressed at concentrations …
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 …
Believe In Yourself And You Can Do It!
Me on the left in August 2008. Me on the right in Dec 2011. As you can see from the above pictures I wasn’t always into my fitness, a bad lifestyle and bad eating habits, along with the stress of a long term relationship breaking up left me feeling out …
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 …
Fats Explained
FATS Fat serves as energy stores for the body. 1 gram of fat = 9 Calories/37.8 Kj It is broken down in the body to release glycerol and free fatty acids The glycerol can be converted to glucose by the liver and thus used as a source of energy. Vitamins A, E, D and K are fat-soluble, meaning they can …