The correct nutrition will see you through to better performance, recovery and results. Our body is a pretty incredible and sophisticated machine and a bit of strategy can go a long way. How does a workout affect your body?During the workout– The rate of ATP turnover goes up (what your body uses for fuel). AsContinue reading “After the workout, eat right for you goals”
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Reasons you ate when you weren’t actually hungry…
You felt triggered or disappointed by an email, text or remark You felt stressed You had just checked your phone It was just “there” It was late at night And what to do instead…. Keep a journal, noting down things that disappoint or trigger you and unpacking why they did so to increase your resilienceContinue reading “Reasons you ate when you weren’t actually hungry…”
Shakshuka W Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Cold morning, crunchy toast, warm bowl, gooey eggs. We love a good smelling kitchen, we love a kitchen that is transfused with spicy tomato, smokey red pepper pesto and sweet roasted pumpkin. This is a classic that delivers to the senses. Dip your toast in the gooey goodness, get messy and enjoy. Base Ingredients: 4 eggsContinue reading “Shakshuka W Roasted Red Pepper Pesto”
Setting New Year’s Goals
…Is super fun and motivating when you first do it, when you are caught in that intoxicating New Year’s rush, new love or new ambition. Often, after a while it can become a bit of a grind and you can forget why you started. So find your why. Find that most salient reason that youContinue reading “Setting New Year’s Goals”
Rest Times; a game changing variable in your program
Long rest times(2-4 minuets) Facilitate recovery for absolute strength and power lifts. Are good for performance in that moment. Shorter rest times(10-120 seconds) Increase metabolic demand/ strain for fat mobilisation & muscle growth. Boost testosterone and human growth hormone release. What extended rest periods do: Allows the removal of waste products and lactate diminishing theContinue reading “Rest Times; a game changing variable in your program”
When People Talk About “Functional Training”
It’s not just a buzz word and while it can sometimes look buzzy or complicated it is purposeful. Functional exercises transcend into real life, they mimic everyday movement patterns to help you move better and prevent injury. Example? Turning to pick something heavy up behind you. Either you will injure yourself or you won’t andContinue reading “When People Talk About “Functional Training””
Understanding the fundamentals
Get around the basics of what works and why it’s important to prioritise. Sleep and recovery is essential for: Your muscles recovering through adequate protein synthesis and human growth hormone release Appetite regulation. A lack of sleep increases ghrelin production (the hormone that makes you feel hunger) Managing stress and the hormones that regulate yourContinue reading “Understanding the fundamentals”
Value your effort
Yes, training, eating right and getting to bed on time takes discipline and isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can feel like sacrifice but maybe you need to redefine sacrifice. I wouldn’t sacrifice unleashing my bodies potential or sacrifice my health for anything. This doesn’t mean never missing a days training, never going out for wood firedContinue reading “Value your effort”
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