Ever wondered why you feel so good after a hard gym session or why you get that exhilarating rush whilst on a rollercoaster? The answer is endorphins and they have all manner of effects on the body. Endorphins are chemicals that are produced in the Pituitary Gland when exercising, excitement or[…]
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Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa Red & Yellow Pepper Chickpeas Parsely Avocado Can of Tuna (optional) Boil Quinoa (rinsed) and leave it to simmer. Reduce the heat and fluff it to make sure it is ready. Stir in: half a chopped red and yellow pepper, half a cup rinsed and[…]
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Some of us are not only training more, but harder than ever. Extreme modes of exercise such as HIIT and Crossfit are gaining in popularity with some people training 5, 6, 7 days a week. But how much is too much? Although there is no magical formula to determine when[…]
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The more dedicated you are to your training, the more likely you are to get positive results. The law of averages; put more in, get more out. But, we should not ignore the fact that some people are low responders to certain cardio exercise programs, whereas others are high responders. So,[…]
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This salad is awesome! Not to mention, it tastes amazing roasted and sprinkled with some Chilli Flakes. I’ve added spicy chicken, a few handfuls of greens and goats cheese to make it into a delicious and nutritious meal. For the Veggie-lovers, you can use Chickpeas or Lentils instead of chicken! […]
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Rest time in between sets should vary between 60 to 120 seconds. There are cases where you should wait longer in between sets, but for most this is the “ideal” rest period for muscle growth. Change your workouts every 7 to 10 weeks. Your body can grow accustomed to training[…]
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