Monitoring Progress
Typically, those following a programme designed to improve body composition use weight as a sole measure of progression. This is an out dated approach that has a number of flaws which can mask potential issues with a programme as well as providing false feedback inf...
Timing of Carbohydrates
The most important factor with regard to body composition and performance is eating a diet that provides a calorie deficient / surplus / balance and long term adherence. Timing of nutrients will have little long term effect, if you ...
Carbohydrates have a mixed reputation, depending on which guru you listen to, which websites you follow or your own general view on nutrition, your ideas about carbs are either positive or negative, some view them as essential others claim they are not.
From a technical point of vie...
Before we discuss the best time to take BCAA, whether that be tablets or powder, let’s first look at the importance of BCAA supplementation.
Branch chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are one of the best supplements for muscle growth, muscle repair and muscle recovery. BCAAs ...
What is CrossFit / Functional Fitness? In short, CrossFit (also known as Functional Fitness if not training from a CrossFit Affiliated Gym) is about fitness and training across all energy systems, there are metabolic conditioning workouts thrown in, olympic lifts, gymnastics, and power...
Whey Protein shakes are a very popular way to get protein into your everyday diet and are used by athletes, recreational gym-goers, slimmers and yummy mummies. Whey protein shakes help your muscles grow and recover after exercise.If you’re new to protein shakes then choosing the right o...