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Fat Loss Fundamentals – Part 1

In this series of articles I’m going to discuss with you the basic principles of fat loss, how they differ from conventional approaches and where people ‘in the know’ are going wrong with it all.  My intention is to open your eyes to a whole new approach to shedding body fat, making results that much easier to come by…keep reading

Fat Loss Fundamentals – Part 2

So previously we touched on why overall calorie intake was more important than specific strategies when trying to strip body fat.  Now I want to get into some of those specific strategies, so that we can create the best effect possible.  Today we’ll touch on your training approach…keep reading

Fat Loss Fundamentals – Part 3

In our last instalment we’ll go over the dietary aspects of shedding that unwanted body fat and then bring it all home in order to give you a baseline guide so you can build your own plan of attack…keep reading

Jogging & Joint Pain

What is the first thing most people think of when they decide to get ‘lean & healthy’?  Usually it’s running.  It’s the one form of exercise that everyone thinks is good for them, and everyone believes will get them in tip top shape.  Nothing could be further from the truth…keep reading

Training Intelligence

Everyone knows that exercise will help you achieve the body of your dreams, yet few people actually train SMART. Smart training involves an individualised program, focusing on your needs as well as your goals, with correct technique being of the utmost importance…keep reading

Balance Is (Sometimes) Overrated

There is something that I hear often, and quite frankly, it drives me nuts – that your approach to both training and nutrition should be balanced.  A balanced approach is hailed as the be all and end all of training approaches, something that can’t be beaten.  Now while this isn’t always bad advice, it’s certainly not always good, either…keep reading

Weak Hamstrings…Not Always

I was recently asked by a friend about how one should go about strengthening their hamstrings, as he had been continually tearing his.  I responded to the question with another question – are you sure the hamstrings are the culprits, or are they just the victims?…keep reading