How Much Protein Do I Need?
How Much Protein Ok, I wanted to clarify something I said last week… I mentioned that an ideal amount of protein would be 1 gram for every kilogram of lean body mass. Some people who like numbers are fine with this but there are just as many, based on...
Hip Extension (Feet On Ball)
Hip Extension (Feet On Ball) This exercise works the hamstrings, glutes and lower back whilst integrating the core stabiliser muscles. It’s common to find people tight at the knee end of the hamstring but weak at the hip and this exercise addresses that...
How To Lose Weight Well
If I wanted to lose weight and increase my overall health, this is what I’d do: 1 – Reframe my goal – If I wanted to lose weight, I’d actually reframe my goal as “I want to improve my body composition irrespective of my overall weight” This...
Wall Lean
Wall Lean With the use of mobile devices, seated work places and poorly designed programmes, forward head posture becomes a real problem. It can contribute to many problems from balance and degenerative changes in to the neck through to headaches and jaw joint...
A Little Known Connection Between Your Mind and Your Muscles
The surprising fact is that every one of your organs has a muscle and/or joint it communicates to. You see, they share the same nerves so if one gets stressed they can both be under stress. For example liver stress is commonly known to affect the right shoulder. A...
Swiss Ball Pike Push Up
Swiss Ball Pike Push Up The Swiss ball pike push up – if you want shoulder strength, core stability perhaps to build up to handstand work, this is a fantastic exercise. Let’s have a look… Learn how to do it with perfect form in this short...
Time Management Trick to Fast Track Wellness Results
If there’s one problem I see more than any other when it comes to encouraging people to make health and lifestyle changes, it’s time. Lack of it that is. I get it though, we’re all short of time, at least that’s what we tell ourselves. But when...
Lunges
Lunges For a fantastic workout for your legs, include lunges in your programme. Plain and simple! They are great for firing up the glutes for those with a lazy backside (which is A LOT of people). Learn how to do it with perfect form in this short...
The Essential Question For Gaining Mental Clarity
As I say all the time, optimal health and physical performance come from a state of optimal balance. That balance point is different for each individual. Now, for me, I’m someone who gets overwhelmed with things quite easily (possibly why I like quite an...
Sumo Deadlift
Sumo Deadlift The sumo deadlift is a brilliant exercise for rebuilding a good bending pattern and building strength in the back and hips for picking things off the ground. With lower back or hip pain this is usually a movement done quite poorly. Learn how to do it...