Everybody knows water is important for a healthy life, but think of it this way; we can go weeks without food, but no more than about 48 hours without water. In addition, water is ranked second only to oxygen as the most important nutrient for the body, and studies have proven that even the slightest decreases in the body's water balance can seriously effect a person’s health and performance. Water also plays a huge role in both reducing fat AND increasing lean tissue. So, re

Let’s take a moment to talk about protein. If your goals are to build muscle and loose 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. They are essential for tissue-building and repair, synthesis of enzymes and hormones, as well as being critical to our immunity response. In general, protein and a

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 workout and in the morning (usually fasted). Now, let’s look at the reasons why the timing is important and how it relates to each person’s own fitness goals. Post workout – If your goals ar