Even the BBC, amongst many other media outlets, has been extolling the virtue of maintaining your muscle mass throughout your lifetime. June 3 their report “Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?”, really echoed my thoughts in my previous blog and revealed more research that indicated how good … Continue reading It’s not fat gain…it’s the heat!
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“Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity”.
This quote from Bruce Lee encapsulates the principles of my training ethos. Whilst I have nothing against properly-planned intensive exercise periods as a part of the pathway to certain fitness goals, I am a firm believer that consistency in activity over a greater period will lead to more long-lasting benefits. For most of us, our … Continue reading “Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity”.
It’s what’s on the INSIDE that counts
Visceral vs. Subcutaneous fat Let’s start with: what is the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat? Subcutaneous fat is fat just under the surface of your skin. So, when you look at yourself in themirror, if you see an extra few centimetres of flesh around your waist, tummy, arms andthighs, then you are more-than-likely … Continue reading It’s what’s on the INSIDE that counts
Girls V Boys – why results differ
Why don't Men and Women Benefit Equally from Doing the Same Exercises? Ever trained identically with a partner or friend of the opposite sex and wondered why their results are different from yours? Why do men seem to lose fat faster, or gain muscle quicker? Why can women run longer and not fatigue as quickly? … Continue reading Girls V Boys – why results differ
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