Let’s take a moment to talk about protein. If your goals are to build muscle and lose fat, then ensuring you are getting enough protein is a very good start. Protein’s main contribution is to build muscle and to inhibit muscle atrophy; it also serves as a tertiary fuel source, however, only in survival situations.
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In this week’s blog I am going to discuss the importance of completing a fitness assessment and a body composition test in order to create personalized fitness programs best suited for each individual. Assessments are vital for so many reasons, and it always boggles my mind when coaches or trainers offer diet and training programs
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When to do cardio? This is an age-old question that we will turn to in this week’s blog post. In at nutshell, and to set the record straight, the short answer is “ it depends.” Not so helpful, I know… In general, there are three main times when people do cardio training; post workout, pre
People who are seriously committed to clean eating meal plans can all relate to the excitement felt when we allow ourselves a scheduled cheat meal. Cheat meals are built into our programs because they serve a purpose; they are designed to help us psychologically and physiologically. Before going any further, it’s important to distinguish between
When anyone embarks on a health and fitness regime, it’s always necessary to make some dietary changes. Everything in moderation of course! Alcohol is certainly an exception to this. Sure, we all enjoy an occasional splash of rouge or a cocktail, but it’s important to understand how harmful alcohol can be to your physique if
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