Is Cardio Important to Stay Healthy?

Sep 5, 2013 | Female Fitness, Training

It is common knowledge that exercise is essential to stay healthy, but is it possible to be healthy from weight training alone, or is cardio necessary too? First of all, let’s clear up the basic question: what is cardio? Cardio is the common term used to refer to...

Is It Bad To Skip Breakfast?

Sep 1, 2013 | Nutrition

I’d be a rich man if I had a penny for every time I’ve been told skipping breakfast is a bad idea! It has been claimed that skipping breakfast leads to all kinds of health problems, but where is the evidence? In a recent paper published in the American Journal of...

How to Get Six Pack Abs

Aug 24, 2013 | Nutrition, Training

Having six pack abs is seen by many as a symbol of physical fitness and being in great shape. While this may not be completely true, unfortunately we live in a very shallow society where appearance is everything! If you want to know to get a set of six pack abs, this...

Kale, Kiwi & Mango Shake

Aug 20, 2013 | Recipes, Shakes & Smoothies

Down 3 of your 5-a-day with this quick and easy shake. Per calorie, Kale has more Iron than beef, essential for good health including helping cell growth. Kale is also packed with antioxidants which prevent certain cancers forming. Mango and Kiwi boost your Vitamins A...

What Diet Should I Eat for Building Muscle?

Aug 17, 2013 | Nutrition

You need three things for building muscle: training, food and rest. Unfortunately it’s not that simple – if it were we would all be walking around looking like greek gods! You could be following an exceptional training plan in the gym and getting 8 hours...