There is so much conflicting data and methodologies out there when it comes to training, so what can we deduce as being the most important training variables when it comes to building muscle?
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If you are only getting started on your cut for your summer holiday then here are some tips to help you maximise your results.
Ignite your transformation: embrace a meaningful goal and unleash your potential
Here are some of the common mistakes people make during a longer fat loss phase and how to avoid them
Outside vanity or physical benefits here are some of the reasons why investing into your health, fitness and physique journey might change your life!
A lot of you will have social events coming up, holidays and it can be easy to fall off your routine. Before you know it, you are heading into Autumn feeling like you are back at square one. If you feel like you are giving up on your fitness/gym goals during the summer, here are some tips that can help:
Thoracic mobility is important for men's physique competitors because it can affect their posture, symmetry, and overall aesthetics on stage. A lack of mobility in the thoracic spine can lead to compensations in other areas of the body, such as the traps and lats, which can negatively impact the overall symmetrical appearance of the physique.
A lot of the clients I work with have busy 9-5pm jobs, work night shifts, have a social life but still manage to achieve their physique goals. How is that you are constantly feeling low energy, struggle to keep up any sort of gym routine? Let me run through a couple of scenarios and show how making a switch and prioritising one change can have a profound effect!
I think a lot of people can get confused when it comes to taking a de-load and why we need them so I hope to clear that up in this blog article.
Sustainable nutrition is crucial for achieving your goals. How many times have you struggled with your diet, constantly switching between being good and bad?
People are often surprised when I tell them that chronic stress might be the reason they are struggling to make progress. Stress can have a cascading effect, impacting various aspects of our lives. High stress levels can disrupt sleep, hinder recovery, influence eating habits, and ultimately affect overall performance.
One of the most important, if not the most important, recovery tools is sleep. I know many of you, especially you younger individuals, can train hard and eat relatively well, but your sleep may be poor, and this could be the reason for not seeing the desired improvements. Importantly, it's not just about the quantity of sleep but also the quality!
When it comes to your nutrition, it's important to establish a good baseline diet and mindset before introducing calorie counting or any other dietary methods. In terms of mindset, here are some points to make sure you are working on first:
When considering any kind of goal, whether it involves enhancing strength, improving performance, or achieving aesthetic aspirations, the concept of energy balance must always be taken into account.
In the last blog, I discussed the importance of energy balance to achieve your bodyweight/composition goals, whether that is to gain, lose, or maintain weight. When it comes to these goals, we should be concerned with either gaining or maintaining muscle, and this is where macro counting is important.
I always conclude my podcast interviews with this question: "What are your biggest life lessons from bodybuilding?" Every time, I receive slightly different answers, and it's so intriguing to hear everyone's unique insights and takeaways on this matter. I thought I would write a blog article on some of my most significant lessons, which may hold value for you.
I recently did an instagram post on why guys and girls are struggling to see any muscle gain results and usually the missing link is a prolonged and effective off-season.