Most people equate protein to meats and food sources that increase muscle. Interestingly, protein does NOT magically make one ‘bulk up’ nor does it make your muscles BIG. It doesn’t quite work that easily! Protein is an often neglected and miss-understood nutrient. Whether your aim is to increase lean muscle or to improve your overall health, protein is very essential….
Shed your winter coat
Over the past few weeks I have stepped up my own training somewhat and can say with confidence that I am feeling fantastic for it. I always have a good level of fitness and strength as I always do some form of exercise throughout the year, however, over the winter months I succumbed to let’s say a ‘sluggish’ routine with…
What’s your excuse?
The following blog is a pretty honest account of what I see on a daily basis. I don’t intend to offend, however it is an accurate account of where a lot of people are in terms of their own responsibility toward their health and wellbeing. In all the years that I have been working as a Personal Fitness Trainer I…
Weight Loss road block
It is no surprise that as a nation, Australia is getting fatter. This is not something we can merely blame on genetics either. We are getting fatter as a nation because of two main factors – we eat too much and the wrong kinds of foods and we don’t exercise enough. Over the years of working as a Personal Fitness…
Consistency is key
Like anything in life, if we want something to work then we have to put in some effort. This certainly applies to getting fit, staying in shape and looking after your health. Consistency is the key word here. When I hear someone talking about not achieving his/her goals I can almost guarantee that the right amount of effort has not…