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Fitness articles for living a healthy life.
We have come such a long way in how we view menopause and women’s health in our world today. Back in ancient times, unfortunately women were considered to no longer be ‘of use’ to society once they reached menopause, and there was little support to the women going through it. Historical archives on witch hunts …
How do I manage my training around my menstrual cycle? Within the field of exercise science, research has traditionally been conducted on men. In the history of medical research, it wasn’t until the 1990’s that it became mandated to include women in clinical trials. The result of this is that the research around women and …
It is well known that a healthy immune system is so important for our overall health and wellbeing. Our Immune system is our bodies defence to potentially damaging bacteria, viruses, pathogens and toxins which are detrimental to our health. Without a healthy immune system, we are more susceptible to infections and diseases, which we know …
Bones are living tissue that are composed of a rigid framework of protein fibres, mainly collagen, that are made hard and rigid due to mineralisation with calcium crystals. Specialised cells in the bones work to constantly remodel the structure of the bone. Old bone is constantly being replaced with new bone. When we are young …
Everything you need to know about Creatine Creatine monohydrate is one of the most commonly used and studied dietary sports supplements. It is commonly used by athletes to improve energy and performance and is an allowed substance by the World Anti-Doping agency in sport. Creatine is produced naturally in our liver, kidneys and pancreas with …
Nutrients are essential chemical substances that our bodies require to thrive and function daily. While all nutrients play a different role, each are needed for optimal function and wellbeing. Nutrients are delivered to the body primarily through our food, and are broken into 2 major categories: 1.Macronutrients- Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats 2. Micronutrients- Vitamins and …
Fat loss and managing body composition is becoming one of the biggest health challenges people are facing and is one of the most common reasons people come to me for training and nutrition guidance. There is so much confusion and misinformation out there surrounding fat loss, which can make it incredibly hard to understand what …
It is a well known fact that the most effective way to lose unwanted fat mass is a through eating in a calorie deficit (eating less than your body requires to maintain its current weight). Though this may sound simple, without the right education and support it can actually be quite challenging to maintain and …
Tracking your caloric intake is a fantastic tool to aid in reaching your body composition and training goals and better understanding your nutriton. Whether your goal is weight loss, weight gain, performance or you just want to get a better understanding of what each food contains and your bodies dietary requirements, then tracking calories can …
Alcohol consumption is a significant part of Australian culture and is consumed by a large number of people regardless of their situation and health goals. Research shows that alcohol impacts us in a large number of ways, directly and indirectly when it comes to exercise performance and recovery. As it is such a large part …
