by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog
As a personal trainer, I get often get asked questions like “do I need to drink a protein shake after every gym session?” or “do I need to eat protein if I don’t want to get big or muscly”. I want to help explain what the role of protein is in a healthy and balanced...
by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog
I want to talk about The 4 S’s (lifestyle factors beyond exercise, diet & hydration) which I’ve personally realised are so important for good health – STRESS, SLEEP, SUNLIGHT, SOCIAL INTERACTION. Stress – I’ve been letting stresses of life get to me...
by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog
There’s two types of unsaturated fats – Monounsaturated (olive oil, avocados & nuts) and Polyunsaturated (Omega 3 and Omega 6 – both of which are essential & must be obtained from diet). Omega 6 can cause oxidative stress & inflammation whereas...
by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog
Caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive (affects the brain) drug worldwide. As well as improving energy level, it can improve vigilance, mood, memory, reaction times and cognitive function. Scientific evidence has shown it’s one of the most effective,...
by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, we’ve all heard this a million times. What are the ‘barriers’ to staying on track with dieting/healthy eating though. If you’re interested in reading a 10000 word research paper on this exact topic please check out my...
