Q: I’ve heard a lot about fasting like the ‘5 and 2’ diet. Should I be doing it? A: Fasting diets have gained a lot of popularity lately thanks to TV shows, books and celebrity endorsements. The main benefit of fasting is that it can help to reset your hormone levels...
Q: How much protein do I really need to eat? A:When you eat protein, your body breaks it down into individual amino acids. It then uses these amino acids to repair, rebuild and replenish every single type of cell in your body (organs, skin, hair, brain, muscles, etc)....
If your goal is to lose fat, improve muscle tone and strength, change the shape and look of your body and generally improve your health, wellness and immunity, there is only one thing you need to think about…. INTENSITY. Your heart rate, calories burnt, training...
I get asked this question quite often. There are some studies that suggest you should exercise in the afternoon/evening so that your body has had a chance to warm up and loosen up, allowing you to train more effectively and safely. Then there are studies that suggest...
A whole host of factors influence the way your body processes and stores water. If you have recently increased your water intake, your body will likely see this as an opportunity to detoxify itself and will therefore start flushing out your organs, digestive tract,...
This is something I commonly see people do when they are walking or jogging. Unfortunately it does not provide any additional fat burning benefits. When you burden your body with extra weight, you add stress to your knees, hips and ankles. It also alters your gait...