Chew your way to a leaner body
Posted by Guy Edwards in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 04. Oct, 2009 | No Comments
Weight management is an emotive issue for many people; often, looking for the latest quick-fix solution to weight loss is a constant source of disappointment.
The truth is that there is no quick-fix solution; instead healthy weight loss involves a myriad of different strategies aimed at improving dietary, lifestyle and psychological factors.
A recent study has shown [...]
Low Vitamin D can trigger Weight Gain
Posted by Guy Edwards in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 02. Oct, 2009 | No Comments
This time of year is a great time to venture abroad on a late summer holiday and I’m really looking forward to catching some rays and topping up my vitamin D this year. An interesting article appeared this year in the journal ‘Medical Hypotheses’ – my favourite medical reading – which puts forth the idea [...]
Getting Your BEST Results -Part II – Interval Training
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Fitness and Strength Training on 28. Sep, 2009 | No Comments
In part I, I provided six reasons why continuous aerobic work is counterproductive to your training. My purpose was to enlighten a population that has been led to believe that there is only one way to train the cardiovascular system. In this second part, I will provide trainees with an alternative strategy for training the [...]
Getting Your BEST Results – 6 Reasons Why Aerobic Training May Not Help!
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Fitness and Strength Training on 10. Sep, 2009 | No Comments
As a Strength Coach, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist for 10 years, I’ve had a chance to see many fitness enthusiasts workout at many gyms in my local area and throughout the country. At any given gym or fitness center, the one thing that I notice is how you see the same people doing the same [...]
How to ‘Spot Reduce Fat’-Thighs, Belly, Love Handles, Arms
Posted by Mawuena in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 05. Mar, 2009 | No Comments
It has been known in the fitness industry by savvy trainers for some time that doing hundreds of crunches does not ‘spot reduce fat’ around the mid section, lunges, squats and running, whilst great forms of exercise do not specifically reduce fat on the legs etc, you did know that didn’t you? The good news [...]
