The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercising in pregnancy is generally very safe and is actually recommended by both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). But why is exercise so highly recommended to pregnant women? Aren’t we often advised to put our feet up for 40 weeks and just rest? Unless […]
Can You Trust Your Watch’s Calorie Burn?
Weight loss boils down to calories in vs calories out, so it makes sense to try and measure how many calories you’re consuming AND burning. If you can control your calorie intake and calorie burn, then you can guarantee that you will not only lose weight but also the rate at which you will lose […]
Gut Health: Believe the Hype
What is Gut Health and Why is it Important? There are 7 billion people on this planet. There are also 5 NONILLION microbes on this planet (1). About 100 trillion bacteria, both good and bad, live inside your digestive system – collectively known as the gut microbiota (1). The gut contains 70-80% of the body’s […]
Intermittent Fasting
Many promote intermittent fasting (IF) as a magic bullet to weight/fat loss; that you can eat as much as you like in the feeding window and still drop weight/fat. Others tout it as having superior weight/fat loss benefits to other diets – even when calories are matched. But does it really? IF isn’t all that […]
9 Key Nutrients for a Stronger Immune System
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The foods you eat play a crucial role in maintaining and increasing the strength of your immune system. The quality of your nutrition influences the effectiveness and resilience of your immune response, which determines how you respond to disease, pathogens, infections, and other unwanted invaders. […]
Does Muscle Memory Exist?
If you’ve spoken to enough bro’s at the gym, I’m gonna bet you’ve heard one of them mention something about muscle memory at some point. Although it’s not quite what it sounds like, your muscles do have the ability to regain size and strength a lot faster the second (third, fourth.. etc.) time around. Your […]
What are Prebiotics & Why Do You Need Them?
They say you are what you eat! But what about your resident gut bacteria – what do they eat? In a world with 8 billion people(1), there exists an astounding 5 NONILLION microbes(2) – and just like us, they need to eat! The beneficial bacteria that live in your gut require a diverse mix […]
Why, When & How to Deload
In the pursuit of fitness goals, training intensity and volume often take center stage. While pushing your limits is essential for progress, it’s equally crucial to recognize the significance of recovery in achieving long-term success. This is where deloading comes into play. In this article, we’ll delve into why, when, and how to deload, providing […]
11 Ways to Beat the Bloat
Bloating can be extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing, and can make us feel anxious about social settings. It can occur for a lot of different reasons, such as high volumes of food or fluids, or from gas produced by our gut. Some people also have a heightened sensitivity in their gut; this is particularly common in […]
Top 3 Reasons Why You Need To Lift Weights – Aside From Looking Good Naked!
Lifting weights doesn’t just make you look good without clothes on – it has a myriad of health and well-being benefits that other types of exercise can’t provide! Any form of exercise is immensely beneficial for health and well-being, however, lifting weights creates a unique type of stress on the body; These factors have three […]