Simplexity 3: Longevity vs Performance
In the first 2 installments of this “simplicity-complexity” series we have very creatively called “simplexity”, we analyzed some long-held beliefs ...
The liver - Your fat burning powerhouse
Had a client recently ask me why I was suggesting a liver health supplement so I decided to do a little blog post on it this morning. I can assure ...
Simplexity 2: Protein
In our last article which was the introduction to the “simplexity” idea, we took the concept of a vastly complex topic with many moving parts and a...
The importance of sleep during a prep
Without a doubt, the lack of quality sleep and total sleep time will absolutely have a negative impact on your prep and in many cases, will prevent...
Aging strong, healthy and wise
I still hear my parents say ‘’I told you so!!’’ more time than I can remember and all I can think is that they were right.
Get to bed early! Don...
Controlling cortisol with natural supplements
The main difference between a personal trainer and a contest prep coach is that one trains you in a gym and the other helps to manage every possibl...
Top 6 Mistakes in Fitness & Nutrition (part 1)
The world of health and wellness is ripe with myths, misconceptions, and generally accepted principals. These long held beliefs have stood the test...
Fudge Protein Brownies
These Paleo brownies are delicious and very easy to make!
Only 4 ingredients
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 9 sl...
Loading Your Guns part two: Optimizing Your Tricep workouts
Hopefully many of you have put into practise the sage training gems offered in Part one of this series. But big biceps with little triceps is secon...
Loading Your Guns: Optimizing Your Bicep workouts
From the youngest age, when boys ask each other to make a muscle, the reflex is to pull up the sleeve and flex the upper arm. Admiration of muscula...
Fish oil and Omega 3's
Of all the supplements available on the market, by far one of the most important is fish oil or the omega-3 components of DHA and EPA.
From a ph...
Banana Protein Pancakes
Here is a healthy breakfast solution made from only 5 simple ingredients. These pancakes taste amazing and will fill you up!
Ingredients:
Fru...