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Do I Really Need To Take Protein Shakes?
By simply typing the word “Protein” into Google, I have 414,000,000 hits and am bombarded with countless ads promoting the latest and greatest powders that money can buy. It probably does not come as a surprise that the Supplement Industry is booming which is evidenced by the fact that protein products are being pushed at…
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The Metabolic Window
Forgetting to bring a post-workout protein shake gives many regular gym goers the fear. For some, it’s almost as if all the hard work they’ve just completed in the gym has gone to waste because they haven’t taken their post workout shake or left their chicken in the fridge. Is there any truth to this? You may have heard individuals…
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Eating To Fuel Exercise
I was having a discussion with one of my clients the other day about eating prior to exercise. I was emphasising the importance of eating at least a little something prior to strenuous exercise and in return she asked, “well, what exactly should I be eating?”. The Importance of Eating Prior to Exercise Firstly, I…
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Muscle Building 101
As a teenager I had a desire to build muscle but really struggled to build anything significant. I didn’t understand where I was going wrong and had very little concept of how to effectively to go about doing so. Looking back I clearly see why… Nutrition. That’s what it all came down to. I had a…
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Fat Loss 101
Diet. One of the most hated words in the English dictionary… probably (not scientifically verified). The word “diet” probably brings up feelings of dread and fear as it has become associated with restricting certain foods or macronutrients, fads and slimming groups. However, one’s diet simply refers to their nutrition and the kinds of food that they habitually eats. It is an individual’s…
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