Nutrition

  Normally, when something "new" comes along people are quick to shoot it down; it flies in the face of everything they thought they knew. People (even those who claim to...

Pre-workout nutrition is without question a vital part of your fitness life. It is probably the most underrated meal you'll have all day! Getting your pre-workout nutrition correct...

It's common practice. When you're watching your weight, some of us are known to reach for everything "sugar-free" or "low carb" in sight. There's fewer calories and if...

I've always touted the benefits of milk for someone looking to gain muscle and even lose weight. And it seems another good reason to get stuck into the white stuff is not just...

So you've been giving it your all. You think you've read all the weight loss tips and you're attempting to lose weight fast.  And whether it's those few extra kilos or seeing your...

When the weather warms up, some of us attempt to "diet". Drop some body fat and get the abs sticking out is the goal of many, and some will take to any eating plan for weight loss to...

For a long time, people have turned their noses up at processed foods and junk foods, holding onto the belief that there's no place for them in the quest for their health and fitness goals....

This year, a study (1) came out suggesting that high protein diets kill mice and that a high carbohydrate diet is the way forward for a longer life span. It was...

There are lots of things in the wide world of the health and fitness industry that are misunderstood. And GI, otherwise known as glycemic index, is another one you can potentially add to...

You've heard so many people talk about it before. "It's just his/her genetics" they say. But just how important are genetics for muscle growth and fat loss?  You might be surprised...

I hear it too many times, and see it too often. I want to be heard loud and clear to all in the world: NEVER STOP LIFTING AND EATING HIGH PROTEIN! And this article isn't just specific to...

There's no one who hasn't heard it before. "I'm going to eat low carb foods for a while, I'm trying to lose weight." But just how effective is low carbohydrate dieting for weight loss...

We've all heard it before. "Forget about fructose, it's bad for you." Fructose (and glucose in general as well) has been dealt a bad wrap by lots of health "experts" over the years, who...

Does alcohol affect fitness? We've all had and hate that guilty feeling. You've worked so hard in the gym that week, and you feel you deserve a few drinks.  Your friends ...

It happens all the time. Somebody, either a celebrity or a public figure, spruiks the idea of a breakthrough diet that will change our lives forever as we know them, bringing us the results we...

Forget Tony Hawk - when it comes to grinding, make sure it's coffee beans. These little brown wonders are packed with caffeine - which provides many benefits for your resistance training AND...

  1. THE ANABOLIC WINDOW AFTER TRAINING: If you DON'T consume protein within 30 minutes after training, you're hindering your muscle gains. Any solid evidence to support this is...

  There are some things some people can't do without.   The Kardashian's wouldn't be seen dead without a designer handbag, and you can't imagine Justin Bieber without pants...

Now if you're like most fitness fanatics and bodybuilders, a visit to a buffet is a great excuse to eat like tomorrow's a myth, splurging on absolutely everything in sight. And guess what...

As with most things in life, what works for a man doesn't necessary work for a women, and vice versa. Women don't chill out on weekend camping trips with a fishing rod and can of beer, while...

Hugh Jacked-man. That's what his name may as well be, following the impressive pictures of the 44-year-old's frame that have dominated TV commercials and newspapers for years. So how has he...

The beautiful Natalie Portman and Demi Moore are on it. The lightning fast try scorer that is Manly Sea Eagles winger David "Wolfman" Williams is on it too. So it must be good? Right?...

Crash dieting. Drop your calories like crazy, and watch the fat disappear.   Great.   Go out - look better, get lots of compliments.   Awesome....

There's nothing like an enhanced experience. Jurassic Park was a hell of a lot better with 3D glasses, and Pitbull sounds a whole lot better on mute. So why should your gym workouts and sex...

Generally speaking - going nuts is not a term of endearment. But if latest research documented in the Nov 2013 New England Journal of Medicine is anything to go by - then the whole world should be...