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How do you approach the bar?

11th October 2012

A client of mine Hussain inspired me to write this post. It’s all about how you approach the bar and how the outcome of your lift is often decided long before you wrap your hands around bar. 

There Is More To Rehab Than Exercise!

27th September 2012

Ever had an injury? Ever found it to be one of THE most frustrating things in the world? Most of us have been there! When it comes to an injury the thing I hear everyone talking about is rehab, rehab and more rehab, yet their focus when they use such a word tends to be on exercises they can do in order to rehabilitate the injury. Whilst this is hugely important, rehab in my opinion is a 5 pronged approach that includes 1. Exercise 2. Nutrition 3. Supplementation 4. Rest 5. Mindset. Agree? Then keep reading.

Healthy Choices I Made Today

26th September 2012

Throughout our day we're faced with several choices that affect our health.  Here's just a couple of decisions I made in one day that left me feeling great....

Do you wake up stiff in the morning?

24th September 2012

When I ask "do you wake up stiff in the morning?" I'm not referring to your knee joints here or your lower back. I'm talking about your morning wood, morning glory, are you pitching a tent when you wake up? Still don’t know what I’m talking about?

5 Tips to ensure you have an awesome weekend

14th September 2012

Just a really quick post guys to ensure you have a truly epic weekend and wake up on Monday morning feeling amazing. Here I have 5 tips I believe will set you up for not only a great weekend but an even better start to the week. Enjoy the read and of course have a great weekend.

How long before the Olympic and Paralympic inspiration wears off?

13th September 2012

There has been so much hype since the Olympics and Paralympic games and rightly so, those guys are awesome and a true inspiration to all of us. Many are claiming how inspired they have been and are looking at getting involved with training, sport or just starting some new activities. I think this is fantastic however I am concerned it’s just new years resolutions all over agin. I can’t help but assume the inspiration and good intentions will just fade away and die a death within the next month, if that.  

MY TOP 5 TIPS EVERY MAN SHOULD USE IN 2012:

10th September 2012

This post is designed to highlight a few things I believe every man should incorporate into their lifestyle in order to obtain awesome levels of strength, a strong mind and truly gangsta energy levels. Its not science, its not going to be full of lab results, its simply some straight talking points on how us men can make some simple changes for an awesome 2012 and beyond.

There is more to life than bread, chocolate and alcohol.

10th September 2012

We all have our favourite foods, beverages and past times, some are healthier than others but that’s all good. What we do and what we eat has a huge impact on our energy, mood and outlook so it's important we get it right. It's also important that the wrong things don't dictate our emotions.

Try something new

5th September 2012

When was the last time you tried something new? Be it a new sport, a different training regime, intermittent fasting or embarking on a new business venture, maybe something as simple as introducing a daily walk to your routine? I bet there answer is “not for long time” or “I don’t have time to try something new”.

Fitter Chef says “Cook it healthy!”

4th September 2012

The way we cook and prepare food can often reduce its nutrient content.  Check out Fitter Chef's guide to healthy cooking to ensure you get the best out of your grub.

Load up on lemons and limes

2nd September 2012

These zingy citrus fruits have long been renowned for their antioxidant content and high levels of vitamin C which is why everyone tells you to drink honey and lemon tea when you catch a cold.

Fitter Chef says “Cook fat the right way!”

1st September 2012

Not all fats are the same, make sure you know and understand your fats and how to include them in a healthy diet.  Heating and cooking with fats also changes their chemical structure, so make sure you understand how to use different fats to maximise their health benfits.