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5 reasons why training fasted is effective for body composition and muscle building

Answering the following questions will help you grasp your goals a lot clearer. What are your training goals What are your body composition goals? Answering these questions will help you decide if eating before or after training will be more useful for you. I have tried them both, and for my goals, as well as […]

Veggie ‘throw together’ salad

Veggie ‘throw together’ salad

Top six essential tips for losing belly fat

There are several exercise techniques you can use to drastically reduce belly fat, and keep it off for life. But nothing will work well without a proper diet in the mix. Diet is a critical component for losing weight and being in optimal health. I might also add that there is not one single exercise […]

Why does a woman put on weight as she ages even though her diet has remained the same?

There are quite a few myths that need to be addressed regarding age and gaining weight. These concepts have been significantly magnified without underlying explanations regarding hormones and the natural progress age brings. It’ is most definitely normal at any age to have weight sneak up on you, despite having the same kind of diet. […]

Cranberry & banana bread

Cranberry & banana bread

How can I effectively lose belly fat in 3 weeks?

Ahh, the dreaded belly fat situation that most of us have undoubtedly dealt with at one or more stages of our lives. Unfortunately, as you age, this seems to become a prolonged and somewhat annoying feature that’s not only challenging to overcome, but once you get it, difficult to get rid of! Saying this doom […]

Is HIIT overrated in losing fat?

HIIT is one of the most effective ways to shed that stubborn body fat, allowing us to forgo spending endless amounts of time in the gym working out. It surpasses steady state cardio, in terms of fat loss performance, and preserving muscle mass whilst trying to lose body fat. It most definitely has it’s advantages […]

Bounty oats with dark chocolate is a delicious and nutritious breakfast that can provide a range of health benefits when prepared with the right ingredients.

Bounty oats with dark chocolate

Bounty oats with dark chocolate

If you could pick just one activity to keep fit every week, which choice would be best?

This is going to come as a surprise, because of the misconception regarding weight training and it’s potential for keeping you fit, trim and strong throughout your whole life. I’d like to abolish the interpretation that lifting weights is only for bodybuilders on steroids. It’s for everyone! Children, middle aged and seniors. We can all […]

How much cardio should someone do if they want to lose weight?

Weight loss is dependent on many factors, such as hormones, genetics and diet. Exercise is the last factor that determines how much body fat you lose. In saying this, exercise does assist in the movement towards weight loss and maintenance over time. What is the real key to weight loss In order to lose weight, […]

Bacon, mushroom & spinach casserole

Bacon, mushroom & spinach casserole

How can I enjoy the process of lifting weights?

This is a tough one for me, as I have never had to force myself to like lifting weights! It’s one I can understand completely when starting your training plan. It can be a little daunting and overwhelming, especially when you see muscle bound men lifting weights in the gym. The weights area can seem […]