Weight Belt: Most people assume that a lifting belt supports your back. The truth is that a good belt is designed to increase intra-abdominal pressure, which stabilizes your entire midsection. This is why the design of your belt is very important. Wrist Wraps: Wrist wraps are used to keep your wrists steady and secured when […]
The “Brettzel” Stretch – A great all in one stretch/mobility drill that a lot of us could benefit from! Where do I start? A1: Lay on your side, bring your top leg up (knee above hip joint) and hold knee down with hand. A2: With your other hand reach back and grab your shoelaces on the […]
So you’re doing your workout and probably noticed some members or trainers wearing fancy footwear, thick belts, knee covers or even have their knees or wrists wrapped in thick bandages. But what’s it all for? It is just for show, or does it have purpose? Lets go through some common Lifting Gear and Accessories from […]
A healthy, delicious alternative to deep fried white potato chips. Great thing is, you can add whatever spices/flavours you like. Here is how I make them: Ingredients: 1 egg 2 medium zucchini, sliced length ways (“chip size”) Approx 1/2 cup of Almond Meal Pinch of Salt 2 tsp of Smoked Paprika 1 tsp of Thyme […]
1.The plane trip! Does anyone actually enjoy plan food? I’ve seen even young kids screw up their noses after one mouthful of whatever substance is hiding under that tin foil. Good news…you don’t have to eat it! Yes, you CAN take your own food on the plane. Why eat bland, gooey food that is calorie […]
banana, oat and nut butter slice • ⅓ cup (80ml) coconut oil • ⅔ cup (240g) honey • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats • 1 cup (75g) shredded coconut • 160g peanut butter • ¼ cup (45g) chia seeds • 2 ripe medium sized bananas (mashed) • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Chocolate Topping • ⅓ […]
I’m sure everyone has heard this word come up during a fitness challenge, following a nutrition plan or even just watching The Biggest Loser. But how does it affect me? What does it mean if it’s slow or fast? What myths are true? Basically, what is your metabolism? Metabolism is a collection of chemical […]
1 – Use the oven or slow cooker to cook your meats & vegetables. By doing so, this can free up time to prepare another meal or snack. Standing over a pot or fry pan in which you have to constantly monitor and stir takes up time in which you could be doing something else. […]
Don’t cheat on your sleep! Sleep plays an important role in your health and well-being and unfortunately most of us aren’t getting enough. Most healthy adults need between seven and a half to nine hours of sleep per night to function at their best. Studies have shown that when people don’t get enough sleep […]
All hail the Zucchini!! You would be surprised with how many nutrients are packed with in Zucchinis. Here are few things you may not know about this vegetable and why you should incorporate it more into your diet: Zucchini is one of the very low calorie vegetables; Providing only 17 calories per 100 grams. […]