ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE? - Compliance & Transformations
Readiness to change, compliance and transformations. These all go hand in hand and in order to attain the result you want you need to tick all the boxes!
Readiness to change comes at varying degrees, some will want and need to lose significant bodyweight/fat mass and increase lean…
If you are looking to start on a fat loss programme I would strongly recommend that you use
a few key supplements to improve your digestion alongside your nutrition plan. A good digestive system will allow better absorption of nutrients and allow everything to get moving
a little faster though to your stomach, intestines and bowels.
However with…
So... You have been training for a few months now and have seen some good progress in your muscle mass and your body fat % is coming down, however you now feel like you have hit a bit of a plateau.
Hitting a plateau can be quite frustrating and can make you not want to…
Training Muscle Groups SeriesĀ - TRICEPS
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ANATOMYĀ
The Triceps muscle are made up of three different heads; Long Head, Medial Head and Lateral Head, all of which are responsible for extension of the elbow, and in the case of the Long Head, is also involved as a shoulder extensor due to its biarticular nature.
The Lateral head is…
TRAINING MUSCLE GROUPS: Ā A COMPLETE SERIES
PART 1: BICEPS
Understanding the anatomy of a muscle and the movements it impacts upon is vital if we are looking to develop a well-rounded, balanced physique.
Each instalment of this series will focus on an individual muscle group, detailing its specific function and how to optimally target, recruit and train this…
Carb cycling for hypertrophy is slightly different. With fat loss the main goal behind cycling carbs is to prevent the thyroid from slowing down by implementing carb re-feedās at specific times. For hypertrophy our goal is to utilize the anabolic properties of insulin.
Insulin is one of the most important anabolic hormones in the body. It…
You hear the term carb cycling and the word carb sticks out. People are either completely
afraid of carbs, completely over indulgeĀ on them or just donāt know what to do with them.
Carbohydrates are a very versatileĀ macronutrient that when used correctly can help
you Ā succeed in your dietary goals.
This article will focus mainly on utilizing carbohydrates for either…
I struggle to comprehend why saturated fat can be such a sensitive topic within the fitness industry. I know many individuals following a diet rich in saturated fat who maintain lean, healthy bodies throughout the year. This is in spite of the chatter from their fat fearing friends, who believe saturated fats will only lead…
Whey protein is probably the most widely used supplement on the market today. From your once a month gym athlete to your professional bodybuilder, everyone has a tub of whey stored somewhere!
The supplement market is flooded with a multitude of brands all selling whey.
When buying whey some people are drawn to the fancy designs, some…
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid, a type of steroid hormone, produced by the adrenal cortex in response to stress. It is primarily a catabolic agent, which causes a breakdown of proteins, fats and carbohydrates for energy during acute periods stress. However, continued responses due to chronic stress can elicit elevated blood sugar, increased appetite and greater…