Nutrition and Training Articles

A World Upside Down - Learning Handstands for Adults

Why it's never too late to learn handstands Different people are attracted to different forms of exercise - but as we get older we become content with our exercise routines. Out of risk aversion or habit, we shed our childhood desire to explore our limitations. In the context of the human body, this state of content signals to our muscles and bones that we don't need them to be capable of anything more than the light exercise that we continue to do. It's no wonder that as we age, we become weaker and less capable. This physiological spiral is fuelled...

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How to boost your immune system

Wow, where did this year go? (it has certainly flown by with everything going on). Now winter is upon us, supporting our immune system is more important than ever. Which is why we've asked our good friend from Next Step Nutrition, Jonny Landels for his tips to boost your immune system... Enter Jonny: FOCUS ON FOOD: Focus on food. First, let’s focus on what nature has given us. We want to be getting in plenty of fruits and vegetables, five to ten portions a day, depending on your calorie intake. Try and get in plenty of variety throughout the week...

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Hibernate Casein Dessert - ICON Nutrition

Hibernate Casein Dessert

Today's recipe is from @that_coach_biff via Instagram. This looked so good we just had to share it. Ingredients: 6 Sugar Free Digestives 2 Scoops of Hibernate Casein 2 Scoops of ICON Whey Protein (Flavour optional) Swerve Confectioners Sweetner 25ml Xanthan Gum Water   Optional Toppings: Edible Cookie Dough Balls Sugar Free Mini Cookies Chocolate Nom-Noms Sugar Free Chocolate Sauce   How To Make: Crush 6 Digestive Biscuits for the base layer and add to bowl Mix 2 scoops of white chocolate Hibernate casein powder with sweetner (to taste) and 25ml of Xantham Gum and water to mix into a mousse...

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Benefits of Supplementing with Vitamin D3 and K2

Vitamin D3 and K2 can be used in unison to help improve calcium absorption, ensuring that calcium reaches the bone. Since calcium is typically the most prevalent mineral in the body, it is important that it is absorbed properly. If calcium builds up in the body, it can calcify and hinder heart health. K3 and D2 can help to improve the health of your bones, muscles, and heart. The Vitamin D3 + K2 combination helps the entire process of calcium absorption. Once the calcium is absorbed, K2 helps to kickstart the protein molecules, allowing them to play their role in...

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