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Six useful squat hacks to burn body fat & shape your legs – faster

Box jump squats are just one of the many practical leg exercises to help you burn body fat and reshape your legs. Any compound movements (such as squats) use multi joints, which means, you use a lot more of your whole body to perform this exercise. This is a great thing, because the more muscle […]

Chicken in creamy mushroom sauce

Chicken in creamy mushroom sauce

What happens if you stop eating protein?

It’s actually a myth in developed countries that we don’t get enough protein in our diets. In fact, we are most definitely consuming way too much protein – especially the animal type. Sometimes athletes such as body builders, boxing and wrestling can harbor on the low to absolutely minimum protein range, due to dieting and […]

Can less exercise give better results?

In discussing less exercise, we need to be very mindful of what we are referring to because there are two different variables involved. Less exercise could mean rest periods, of about 2 per week, which is needed for recovery from training and allows for the growth and repair of muscles. When you believe that less […]

Why should people generally avoid eating sugar?

The problem with sugar these days, is that it’s contained in virtually everything we purchase in a supermarket, or health store. It can be in the sauces we use, snacks or even in meat and vegetable prepared items. It’s something we really need to take into consideration, when trying to avoid added sugar. All this […]

Should a break ever be taken from intermittent fasting?

This is a great question, and many people do run into this question when they first start out along the fasting journey. The great thing about IF is that you really don’t have to do it every day to experience results. There are many scientific papers outlining the effects of fasting, during different phases of […]

Broccoli and bacon pancakes

Broccoli and bacon pancakes

Nut bread

Nut bread

What type of salad is the best to eat to lose weight?

Salads are wonderful, any time of year Vegetables are an essential addition in any diet, towards weight loss results. When combined correctly, they can be loaded with tasty and healthy ingredients that can keep you full for longer, and help to increase your metabolism. Not all salads are created equal, therefore it’s essential that you […]

What exercise schedule has worked for you if you have a busy, hectic life?

As I have a very intense and busy schedule 7 days a week, I have to be super productive and make sure that I’m always planning everything I do. This is not very challenging, but if you are motivated to make things work because you have goals to achieve, it can become a lot easier. […]

How much running can cause muscle loss?

Running is loved by many, and poses as a mental and physical challenge, as does any kind of competitive type sport, even it you are competing with yourself. Running improves aerobic endurance, and when instilling proper nutrition and rest periods, it can in fact be very beneficial. As with anything, there is also a down […]

Mediterranean salad with veggies and fetta

Mediterranean chicken salad

Mediterranean salad with veggies, chicken and fetta