It’s easy to get in the habit of doing the same old gym routine. Perhaps like me, you were shown some exercises back in the 90’s by a crazy muay thai instructor and you just kept doing them. You too thought that 1000 sit ups a day was the best way to flat abs. But […]
You know you feel better when you exercise. You know it’s good for you and yet sometimes (ok, most of the time) exercising can feel like a chore. So how can we make it less like something you have to do, and more like something you want to do? Two words: performance. goal. Adding a […]
Heavy sled push Test your power – see how much you can push! This is simply (!) pushing the sled/prowler the length of the ropes in the gym with as much added weight as you can move. Your power comes from your legs and hips (not arms) and the idea is to move the weight […]
From reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, to improving mood and speeding up fat loss, the benefits of supplementing with omega 3 are well known. All we need to do now is get them in your diet. A quick and easy way to speed up your metabolism is to take a high […]
If your goal is to see positive changes in your body there are things that, when you focus too much on, will prevent you seeing results. In today’s post I’d like to share the trap you’d need to avoid, and what to focus on instead to see results. The problem is you can’t lose weight. […]
One of my nutrition clients loves his institutional ‘Chilli Thursdays’ but thought he’d have to give them up to reach his goals… not so fast! Here’s a quick and easy way to knock up a mid-week chilli that’ll satisfy your taste buds and help you with your body transformation goals. It’s all about switching a […]
Here’s a very tasty way to liven up a dreary courgette or two with different flavours and textures… and is nutrition-packed too. Thanks to Gourmet Nutrition for the inspiration. Ingredients: [list type=”arrow2″] 2 medium courgettes halved lengthwise 1 portobello mushroom (or a handful of shitake) chopped into small dice 1/2 can chopped tomatoes2 medium tomatoes […]
Have you ever worked out and noticed that over the weeks you started to hit a plateau? You stopped being able to do more. You found you stopped being able to lift heavier weights. And the changes you were seeing in your body came to a halt. Bit of a bummer for you and me. […]
Vertical Jump / Sargent Jump Test Test your leg muscles elastic strength and power output! This is a test of muscular power, often used in fitness testing. The Sargent jump test consists of measuring the difference between your maximum vertical reach before jumping and at the highest point during a jump. Typically, you swing your […]
Kieran made this tomato and basil soup with meatballs for lunch yesterday – it’s delicious and nothing like the tinned tomato soup I remember having (and hating) as a kid. The recipe (with a few omissions – honey!) is taken from the Gourmet Nutrition cookbook by Precision Nutrition. It takes about 15 mins prep time […]
