What is it? Insulin resistance (IR) refers to an impaired ability to process carbohydrates as a result of the cells failing to respond to the actions of the hormone insulin. The body produces [...]
One of the most frequently asked questions for any trainer has to be ‘What’s the best exercise for my ______’. While this question really comes down to many individual variables, one objective [...]
Explanation/What is Detraining?: A temporary reduction in training volume, intensity and duration to allow the body to fully restore, recover and supercompensate itself. Rationale: The typical [...]
What is Hypoglycemia? Let’s break it down… Hypo = Low Glyc = glucose Emia = blood So, Hypoglycemia refers to a condition in the body where blood glucose levels drop too low and you experience [...]
Here’s a very short story I like to share with clients that can get frustrated during a prep and lose sight of the progress being made. I felt this was particularly relevant right now since I’ve [...]
New Zealand Whey is considered by many to be the top of the line, best protein powder you can buy. The main reasons for this are in how it is processed, which ultimately affects the quality and [...]
Want to get the most out of your workout? Then turn off your damn phone when you’re training! I’ve been saying this for years to clients, so it was refreshing to hear these sentiments echoed in [...]
Who says you can’t build muscle with high rep training? Scientists have found that low-load, high volume training caused a greater time under tension, power, force, work output and total volume [...]
With everything going on during peak week, it’s easy to forget things. I’ve put together this list of things to remember to help make your competition day a successful one. Because when you fail [...]
One of the most annoying industry myths that just won’t seem to die is the one that says you can’t eat at night. In fact, it’s still one of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients [...]
