Wellness Blog
The 3 Best Plant-Foods To Optimise Muscle Gain
Gaining muscle is more than just lifting heavy weights; it’s about nourishing your body with nutrient-dense foods to repair and rebuild, while also supporting recovery.
Mobility Training Is The Key To Longevity. Here’s Why.
As we age, maintaining our health becomes more than just an aspiration - it becomes a necessity. For those focused on promoting longevity, fitness, and overall wellness, mobility training is an essential component that cannot be overlooked. Here's why.
A Holistic Approach To Sustainable Weight Loss
With the desire to lose weight, many people turn to temporary diets and quick fixes, only to find that the weight often returns within a few years. In fact, studies show that most dieters regain the weight they’ve lost within five years. To break this cycle and achieve lasting results, a holistic approach is essential— one that integrates long-term lifestyle changes and emphasises healthy eating habits
A Guide To Cycle-Syncing Your Workouts
As our understanding of the intricate interplay between hormones and the female menstrual cycle grows, a new approach to fitness has emerged – cycle-syncing workouts. Tailoring your exercise routine to align with the phases of your menstrual cycle can optimise performance, enhance recovery, and support overall well-being.
How To Raise Testosterone As You Age
As men age, maintaining optimal testosterone levels becomes increasingly crucial for overall health and vitality. Testosterone, often associated with masculine traits and physical performance, plays a significant role in various bodily functions, including muscle mass maintenance, bone density, mood regulation, and libido. However, testosterone levels naturally decline with age, leading to potential health concerns and a decline in quality of life.
Why Does Weight Loss Plateau When Dieting?
Embarking on a weight loss journey is a commendable endeavour that requires dedication, discipline, and a well-thought-out plan. However, many individuals find themselves hitting a roadblock, typically 6-8 months into dieting, where weight loss suddenly stops. So, why does it happen?
How To Improve Your Body Composition
Achieving a healthy and balanced body composition can be a game-changer, helping you to feel more energetic, confident, and healthier overall. Put an end to fad diets and endless cardio, and embrace a sustainable, science-backed approach to achieving the body you've always wanted.
HIIT Vs Steady-State Cardio For Weight Loss
When it comes to shedding those extra pounds and reaching your fitness goals, the age-old debate of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus steady-state cardio has been a hot topic in the fitness world. Both methods offer unique benefits, but which one is the most effective for weight loss?
The Surprising Connection Between Strong Legs & Lifespan
We all know that staying active and fit is vital for a long and healthy life, but did you know that having strong legs could be a significant predictor of a longer lifespan?
How To Improve Your Cardiovascular Fitness
Cardiovascular fitness is not just about having a strong heart; it's the key to a healthier, more active life. It enhances your endurance, improves overall health, and can add years to your life. Whether you're an athlete looking to improve performance or someone simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, these are effective ways to increase your cardiovascular fitness.
VO2 Max: What Does It Mean & How To Improve It?
VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption, is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilise during intense exercise. It is considered the gold standard for assessing aerobic fitness and endurance capacity and reflects the body's ability to transport oxygen to the working muscles and utilise it for energy production.
9 Ways To Build Speed & Endurance
Improving physical speed and endurance requires a combination of various training methods and scientific principles. Here are some science-based strategies to enhance your speed and endurance.
The 4 Best Vegan Protein Powders For Plant-Based Strength Gains
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free or just looking to incorporate easy-to-digest proteins to your diet and fitness regimen - these are the best vegan protein powders to try.
Get Your Health Back On Track With These 4 Simple Steps
Whether you’ve had some time off, are coming back from an injury or simply fell off the health wagon, these four simple steps can all be implemented today to help you get your health back on track.
4 Reasons Why You Should Start Resistance Training
While many people associate resistance training with bodybuilders and athletes, it’s actually a crucial aspect of health and longevity that people of all ages and skill levels can engage in. If you’re on the fence about starting a strength-based program, here are some reasons to get you over the line and into the gym.
Preventing Skin Infections For Grapplers
While martial arts like Jiu Jitsu can be adrenaline-filled, gratifying and noble sports, the not-so-glamorous side of grappling involves the dreaded and much feared - skin infections. Practising the following suggestions can reduce the likelihood of contracting skin infections as a result of grappling.
Prevent Muscle Cramps With These 4 Tips
Muscle cramps can generally be caused by over-training, a lack of exercise, dehydration, inadequate nutrition, injuries or medical conditions. Cramps often go away on their own within a few seconds to minutes, however, frequent cramping may get in the way of day-to-day functioning and can sometimes feel debilitating. So, how can you reduce the incidence of muscle cramps?
5 Reasons Why You’re Not Seeing Results From Exercise
Whether you’re looking to build muscle, boost endurance or improve your body composition, these 5 things may be getting in the way of your training progress.
Frequent Exercise: A Healthy Habit or a Dangerous Addiction?
It is well known that regular physical activity has numerous health benefits, but at what point does frequent exercise become harmful? Exercise addiction is a chronic behavioural disorder that can affect mental and physical health, as well as negatively impact work, relationships and quality of life.
The Benefits of Glutamine For Athletes
Are you an athlete who’s constantly told you should be taking glutamine, but not sure why? As it turns out, glutamine has a range of benefits in athletic performance and recovery.
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