The Great Cardio Myth There is this horrible misperception in our society about fat loss. A lot of people think that if you starve yourself and do two or three hours of cardio each day, the fat is just going to melt off. Actually, performing too much cardio will put your body in a catabolic state and burn hard-earned muscle. …
Intermittent Fasting 101 – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Article by Kris Gunnars Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. People are using it to lose weight, improve health and simplify their healthy lifestyle. Many studies show that it can have powerful effects on your body and brain, and may even help you live longer This is the ultimate beginner’s guide …
13 ways to stay motivated
Staying motivated is not the easiest thing to do for alot of people. That’s why a lot of people stop training before they have reached their potential,or crumbled on their diet, because they have lost motivation. 1 Imagine Competing Against Your Rival!Imagine you are neck and neck with a rival of yours and he is beating you. you gonna let …
IIFYM(if it fits your macros) easily explained
IIFYM( if it fits your macros) My experience with many diets led me to believe some foods are good for you & some foods are bad for you. The way you lost weight was determined by the foods you cut out of your diet and so on. Chicken + Rice = Good. Ice Cream + Chocolate = Bad. “Eat clean” …
Spot Reduction Myth – Can Certain Exercises Lose Fat From A Specific Area?
Are you one of those people who does endless amounts of crunches in the hope will help you lose fat from your stomach? If so, then you have bought into the concept of spot reduction. Spot reduction refers to the idea that you can “reduce” the fat from one specific “spot” on your body just by doing exercises that target …
Are you too Acidic? Learn how to balance your bodys pH
pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14 — a lower number means a higher level of acidity (and generally less oxygen) is present, and higher number indicates a higher level of alkalinity. A solution is considered neutral, neither acid nor alkaline, when it has a pH of …
Is CORTISOL affecting your gains?
What is Cortisol? What is cortisol? Cortisol is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. It is often called the “stress hormone” because its levels rise following emotional and physical stress. This hormone is more than just a simple indicator of stress levels; it’s also necessary for the functioning of almost every part of the human body. Deficiencies or …
ZMA and why you should be taking it
Many of us take a keen interest in our pre, intra and post workout supplements, but how many of us take an active interest in our pre-sleep supplements? There’s more to night time supplementation than a constant drip feed of amino acids that can be provided by casein protein. One key night time supplement you might be …
THE BENEFITS OF CHANGING TO HIMALAYAN PINK SALT
Attention Fitness Enthusiasts – Change over to Pink Himalayan Salt Pink Himalayan Salt naturally contains an incredible selection of 84 different minerals and trace elements essential to the human body for optimal health and vitality. Himalayan salt contains no chemical additives and is not processed in any way, making it by far the top choice among the various types …
Turkey Burger with Sliced Pear and Mango Chutney
Mango chutney, Pear and caramelized red onion flavor this easy to make turkey burger that is a perfect Pre workout Meal. Ingredients 1 Coles Ancient Grain Roll 1 large red onion, cut and caramelized using 2 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 Tbsp Stevia 150 g Steggles 97% fat free turkey mince …