Written By Marek Downing Certified Online Health and Fitness Coach If you’re over 35 and feeling frustrated because your once-effective diet is no longer delivering the same results, you’re not alone. Many people find that what worked wonders in their 20s or early 30s seems to lose its magic as they age. The truth is,…
Written By Marek Downing Certified Online Health and Fitness Coach Having been a Personal Trainer for 7 years, I have seen people of all shapes and sizes come through my doors. What I’ve come to realise is that outside the 3 hours of exercise, people generally do a week. There is another 165 hours and…
Written By Marek Downing Certified Online Health and Fitness Coach Let’s face it, getting into shape for a big event or a holiday is relatively easy. All you have to do is knuckle down for a few weeks, maybe a few months, to get the job done. But what happens when you reach that goal?…
Written By Marek Downing Certified Online Health and Fitness Coach ‘If you want to change, something needs to change’ – The new, fitter, healthier version of you doesn’t come from overhauling your life. It comes from doing the small things consistently. Don’t overcomplicate it, just have faith that the small steps matter.’1. Eat More, For…
‘Losing unwanted body fat can be a daunting task. With so many of these influencers out there giving contradicting advice, it’s no wonder why we become the victim of information overload and end up in a vicious cycle of trying new fads, failing and repeating.’Fat loss doesn’t have to be complicated. It just seems that…
‘When it comes to building lean muscle, a well-designed workout routine is just one piece of the puzzle. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in supporting muscle growth, repair, and recovery.‘ Whether you’re an advanced lifter or just starting out and looking to transform your physique, understanding the key principles of nutrition for building muscle and losing fat is…
Yes, I used to do the typical P.E warm up and stretch which was a good starting block, but as we get older our bodies gradually pick up more and more bad habits, and it’s our job to unpick them before they get out of hand. In an ideally world, you would have a clear…
One thing I’ve come to notice from working in the same gym for the last 5 years is that most of the members look pretty much the same as when they first started. Sure, they are getting all those other benefits that come with introducing the gym into their life, but with in terms of…
It’s All About Reading The Right LabelOften people are misled by High Protein labels on everything, when the most optimal choices are the most obvious choices. When you start taking control of your nutrition you learn to ignore fancy package and confusing marketing, you can go straight to the part that matters the most. The…
Don’t believe the hype!In the world of false representation from social media, it can be easy to believe that big bulging muscles and a washboard 6 pack are easily achievable naturally. The bad news is, this is wrong. The good news is that, expectations are more likely to be managed if you discover the truth. Upon…