The creation of energy involves a complex series of chemical reactions- in simple terms the macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and fat) can all be broken down to make energy. It is important to note that both protein and fat are essential for energy production, growth and mainatainance of the body’s structures. Why something happens in theContinue reading “The Science Behind a Short Term Lower Carb Diet”
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The Myth of Functional Training For Sport
A lot of fitness trainer’s today talk about a concept called functional strength or functional fitness. In fact as a trend you could place it up there with Zumba for group exercise and low carb dieting for nutrition. In a lot of centres you will find “functional” training for everything from sports performance toContinue reading “The Myth of Functional Training For Sport”
Strength is a Skill…
In any physical endeavour the ability to perform at your best is oftren desirable. In fact challenging yourself to hit new goals be it pull ups, press ups or any exercise is pretty much the driving force of all the programmes I write. Even for those with the goal of just looking better if youContinue reading “Strength is a Skill…”
Body Fat Distribution and Why Men Lose Weight Quicker Than Women…
The distribution of body fat varies between individuals and sexes. Males typically distribute body fat around their midsection and back while females carry more on their hips, thighs and breasts. From a health perspective men are at more of a risk of heart disease due to increased volumes of visceral fat from their storage patterns.Continue reading “Body Fat Distribution and Why Men Lose Weight Quicker Than Women…”
Cellulite Removal- The Fact’s…
Sometimes it has been questioned that the appearance of body fat may vary. Cellulite is a skin alteration described as a ‘dimpling’ appearance on the thighs, buttocks and sometimes lower abdomen of otherwise healthy women and occasionally men. The outermost layer of skin is referred to as your epidermis under which is the dermis. TheseContinue reading “Cellulite Removal- The Fact’s…”
Types of Body Fat…
Fat cells are distributed all around the body and are not necessarily inert from a metabolism standpoint. Fat storage is defined in to the following categories: Essential Body Fat This serves as a protection for organs, the immunity and inflammatory responses, the structure of hormones, insulation for nerves and the brain. This totals around 3%Continue reading “Types of Body Fat…”
A Primer on Body Fat Metabolism: Fuel Usage…
As a continuation from previous posts to document best practice of fat loss training and nutrition we always feel it is best to educate first so people who train with us understand the principles of fat metabolism. To understand how to burn fat it is important to understand how it is stored. Fat cells are veryContinue reading “A Primer on Body Fat Metabolism: Fuel Usage…”
Fat Loss Optimization Introduction
From the number of clients who I have trained and advised it always bugged me that there currently is not one way of training or diet that is better than the other when considering fat loss. It is funny that I admit this now in the opening days of the New Year but consider theContinue reading “Fat Loss Optimization Introduction”
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