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How to Choose The Right Protein Powder For You
Choosing the perfect protein can be overwhelming, with so many choices, where do you start? Not all protein supplements are made equal. Depending on your overall goal, one protein may be better suited to you over another. What to do when there is so much variety on offer? When looking...

Why You Should Embrace The Weights This New Years
When you think of weights, you probably think of bulking up and putting on muscle, but muscle growth isn’t the only thing that can come out of lifting those dumbbells! There are many benefits that are important to keep in mind as the new year approaches – it may just help...

How to Choose the Right Magnesium for your Body
Being the fourth most plentiful mineral that you have, magnesium is critical for many functions. Magnesium is a part of over 300 metabolic reactions that occur that are necessary for your health. This includes the proper functioning of your muscles and nerves, blood pressure, healthy bones, and DNA! Magnesium-rich foods...

How to use Protein Powders for Weight Loss
Protein powder is an excellent way to help you feel fitter and take your results to the next level. However, not all proteins are equal, and they can be used for either weight gain or weight loss. This can make it so confusing for you when shopping. I often get...

Weight Loss versus Fat Loss
When you feel like your pants a getting a little too tight for comfort, or when you realise you've been indulging in a few too many Krispy Kremes lately– the first thing that comes to mind is probably 'I need to lose weight'. When you think of losing weight, you...

How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer For You
Choosing the right personal trainer (PT) can be a daunting task, not only are their differences in training, but there are also differences in personalities, and getting your choice right is essential for your overall results. As both a qualified personal trainer and having experienced many coaches in the past,...

Boost Your Morning Coffee With Vitamins & Antioxidants
You might forget to take your daily vitamins, but I’m sure you never forget your daily cup of coffee! You are not alone on this one. The day doesn’t even start until you have that cuppa, yes I know, the feeling is mutual here. Here’s an alternative, why not add...

5 Reasons Why You Need To Be Taking Creatine
Creatine is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market today. A quick database search will pull up literally thousands of articles looking at its efficacy and safety. Such research has led to scientific consensus arounds its beneficial use as an ergogenic (performance enhancing) aid. However what is often lost...

An Overview Of Protein Types
Animal Proteins - Dairy The protein found in milk can be separated into two distinct types. The first type are casein proteins, which include the hotly debated α-s1 and α-s2 proteins. Whey protein is the term given to the group of proteins isolated from whey (funny that). Casein and whey...