Supplements : A Beginners Guide Now there are too many people out there that seem to think that supplements are a quick fix and that as soon as they start taking them they expect to look as muscly as a bodybuilder or as lean as a bikini model that has been training for years, women…
I know I can’t be the only one when I say ‘sometimes I just want my favourite food but just wish there was a healthier option’ – especially when I’m dieting. There are times when I NEED pizza. Emphasis on the need because that’s really what it is, an urge that can’t be satisfied by…
Growing with Growth Hormone Growth hormone is one of the most important hormones in our bodies. Most of us know that it is one of the main signals that tell our bodies to start growing, (obviously considering the name!). Not only does it build our muscles but it also plays a role in determining how…
Testosterone Most people associate testosterone with males; so it may shock you that females maintain a balance between both estrogen and testosterone. Both estrogen and testosterone are both considered sex hormones – specifically ‘Androgenic’ – meaning that they are secreted by the testis and prostate in males, or ovaries in females. As you may know,…
Over this series, we have come to realise that the body can use fats, carbohydrates and proteins in a number of differentways. However, there is one similar pathway that they all share in common. This pathway is the energy production pathway, which is the main method our bodies use to make our energy. Each of…
As one of the major macronutrient considered in health and fitness, protein is hugely important when considering a balanced diet. Proteins make up a significant percentage of our total body mass, mostly in the form of skeletal muscle. Proteins can be ingested as either complete protein in the diet or as amino acids that can be used…
When discussing health and fitness, fats are a topic that many people often view as damaging to their weight loss or dietary plans. However, fats are an essential source of long lasting energy that actually provides more energy gram for gram than carbohydrates. The fats we ingest are often referred to as Triacylglycerol that is…
I can safely say I’m not the only person that gets sugar cravings, in fact, its perfectly normal for our bodies to crave sugar. Science is like a double ended sword, it can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. My coaching style is science based, sustainable and educational for all my clients in…