Super proud of this lady right here?Mel is a living and breathing proof that it can be done. Single mum of two, works full time and absolutely smashing her goals!Over 5.5kg loss in these pictures – since end of August last year. We’re not doing anything crazy or dieting aggressively. Mel simply does 3-4 resistance training sessions per week and …
What Is The Mind-Muscle Connection?
As you know, movement is controlled by the brain. The first step towards muscular contraction is a signal sent by the brain to your muscles telling them to contract. You might say that the Mind-Muscle Connection (MMC) occurs at something called the “neuromuscular junction”. This is where the mind meets the body. The brain releases a chemical neurotransmitter called ‘Acetylcholine’ …
Are you getting your moneys worth from your session
I just had to write this after hearing a few horror stories the last few days. There are some very good PTs out there but a heap of bad ones. If you are paying good money for Personal Training here are some things you should be looking for. 1. Does he/she look like they train,and do they promote a healthy …
free weights vs machines
In any commercial fitness gym you’ll see a combination of both free weights and machines. Some people use just free weights for their workout, some go from machine to machine to get their pump, and some use a combination of both. This creates the question: which is better for you? Weight Machines – Pros and Cons Pros Easy to learn …
The Great Cardio Myth
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 …
DRINKING ALCOHOL AND HOW TO TRACK IT IN YOUR MACROS
DRINKING ALCOHOL AND HOW TO TRACK IT IN YOUR MACROS For most people the social experience of life is a key ingredient to happiness. The inclusion of alcohol is very common during these social situations and for many who are looking to lose body fat the simple idea that they can’t consume alcohol is reason enough to avoid the process. …
Sumo vs Conventional Deadlifts
The following is a comparison between sumo deadlifts and conventional deadlifts. Deadlift – Muscle Emphasis Conventional deadlift. Conventional deadlifts place more emphasis on the back and spinal erectors (posterior chain). If you have a very strong lower back there is a good chance that you will be able to deadlift more using a conventional stance. (Body structure will also come …
Executing the perfect pull up
The pull-up. An exercise that seems oh-so-simple to execute—just hang from a bar and pull, right? Exactly! Unfortunately the first attempt (and second, and third) is likely to result in more grimacing and groaning than upward movement. So just how much patience and practice does one pull-up require? First-time exercisers and regular gym goers alike struggle to perfect this simple …
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” …