Why strength train?

Strength training is not just for guys wanting to bulk up. It is important for everyone, regardless of age. Incorporating regular strength training into your fitness program will increase your lean muscle mass, which in turn will allow your body to burn calories more efficiently which will result in a reduction of body fat. As [...]

Fat and prime time tv

Morbidly obese people weighing in after guzzling litres of water to (pad out) their ‘starting weight’, ‘star trainers’ with questionable ethics condoning and participating in unrealistic ‘quick fix’ weight loss programs. Humiliation, guilt and shame- great tv, right? Even the names of these shows add to the whole humiliation extravaganza. I know that a lot [...]

Heart rate and weight loss

Trying to figure out what heart rate you should be training at can be confusing. Most people I see want to lose weight/fat and tone up, so I will write from that perspective here. If you go to a gym, or have a cardio machine at home, you will notice a general guide to heart [...]

Why cardio is not enough

Get leaner, healthier and stronger with strength training Strength training is not just for guys wanting to bulk up. It is important for everyone, regardless of age. Incorporating regular strength training into your fitness regime will increase your lean muscle mass, which in turn will allow your body to burn calories more efficiently which will [...]