Nuts: Are They Okay To Eat?

Nuts: Are They Okay To Eat?

Q: Are nuts okay to eat? A: Nuts have long been promoted as healthy because of their polyunsaturated fat content. As such, many people include them as daily snacks in an attempt to eat more healthy fats and protein. However, it’s important that we look a bit deeper to...
What Is The Best Time Of The Day To Exercise?

What Is The Best Time Of The Day To Exercise?

Q: What is the best time of the day to exercise? A: There are pros and cons for exercising in the morning or evening. A morning workout is ideal (hormonally speaking), but evening workouts have been shown to provide better strength outputs.   However, THE most...
Does Using Weights Make Women Bulky?

Does Using Weights Make Women Bulky?

Q: I’ve heard that using weights makes women bulky so should I just take it easy with weights? A: The myth that lifting weights will make women bulky has been around for decades. As such, women often think that they can ‘tone’ their muscles by gently lifting lighter...
Protein Powder On A Plane?

Protein Powder On A Plane?

Q: I’m going overseas. Can I take my protein powder with me? A: Absolutely. Most countries do not have the strict quarantine laws that Australia does which means you can (and should) take your protein powder and other supplements with you when you travel. It is always...
Why Do You Keep Telling Me To Slow Down When I Lift Weights?

Why Do You Keep Telling Me To Slow Down When I Lift Weights?

Q: Why do you keep telling me to slow down when I lift weights? A: THE most effective way to burn fat and improve body-shape is to build more muscle tissue. Building new muscle increases your resting metabolic rate which allows you to burn more fat all day long. But...