Ketosis is a tough diet to follow, yet extremely rewarding for those with a chronic disease or disorders. Keto has become so popular for many years, and a lot of people are finding that the diet is very successful for fast weight loss . It’s when you continue to follow on with the strategies that […]
Muscle is tough to build, but extremely rewarding. The answer is dependent on a few factors. When you perform cardio for long periods of time, and very frequently then it can impede in your ability to gain muscle mass. When implementing a hypertrophy program, the body needs good nutrition, to provide protein for muscle growth, […]
What would you prefer in order to achieve your weight loss goals? I want to fill you in on a little secret about weight loss. The most important thing you need to do is improve your insulin sensitivity. Let me get a little deeper on this subject. When you are insulin resistant, the body is […]
Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food (Hippocrates) There is power and intention in this statement. I wonder how many people believe food is just there for our nourishment and pleasure only? Could it also have the function of improving our memory as well as our health? To that I say absolutely […]
Reducing body fat and allowing those muscles to show through, is a goal worth attaining! But you may ask, how is this possible when we’ve always been told to stick with one goal first, preferably building muscle. Well, a lot of us don’t want to wait, and in fact, it’s a lot more effective to […]
The possibility can become a reality. Think of powerlifters who are shaped considerably different to bodybuilders. The way they train is in fact vastly very different. The reason is based on the particular muscle fibres that are used for developing these physiques. When you adapt to these types of training regimes, you will be able […]
Ah yes, the seemingly innocent starting point when beginning your health journey, and at first, it feels like you are pushing a boulder uphill. So many obstacles, chitter chatter in your mind about ‘skipping leg day’ because you are too tired. Or just having that one piece of cake because you did an hour cycle […]
ABSOLUTELY!! Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can therefore achieve! So says Napoleon Hill. Who is to say that you can’t have a rocking body at a particular age? The only person that has the means and desire to achieve this is.. YOU. Why subject yourself to limitations based on false assumptions? Yes, […]
The answer to this depends on the extent and duration of the cardio. Yes, it does cause you to lose the gains you have acquired, and at a fast rate, mind you. Read on for some more information, as well as a great solution. Long term cardio Over the long-term, cardio leads to the loss […]
You are probably going to love this answer… There is really no need to go to the gym to loser weight. When it comes to weight loss results, 80% of the magic happens within the kitchen. The small 10% (although still significant) happens with activity levels. It’s not essential to train within a gym. You […]
To put it simply, cardio is not the best way to lose weight. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking they can eat a surplus of calories and then get on a bike, cycling for hours to burn it off. This is not in any way, the right thing to do and will […]
Getting nice abs is more about what you do in the kitchen than anything else. Abdominal fat control is based on hormones. The amount we accumulate depends on our genetic disposition. In saying that, there are several ways to keep fat off the belly for good. 8 steps to a flat belly… Cut calorie intake, […]