Blogs

Cutting carbs - does it work?

Posted by Mark Hamilton on

Cutting carbs - does it work?

There are many trends in dieting, one has seemed to have stuck around - cutting carbs drastically or completely. Firstly, by cutting carbohydrates excessively you're going to notice a drop in performance. As this happens your ability to achieve overload across a multiple of rep ranges diminishes, ultimately increasing the risk of muscle loss. Being depleted in carbohydrates also tends to make your muscles look very flat which alters the aesthetics of any physique. From a fat loss standpoint, the further you get into a diet where you've been in a calorie deficit there will be a natural decline in...

Read more →

Don't forget the Micros!

Posted by Mark Hamilton on

Don't forget the Micros!

Micronutrition is just as important as getting your macronutrients right. However, unfortunately this is something which very few people care enough about. Provided they have the right macros in place they tend to forget about micronutrients. This could quickly become a serious issue for you, in some instances. This is why I am always talking about the importance of taking a good quality multivitamin and mineral complex such as the Terranova Full Spectrum Multivitamin and Mineral Complex (simply amazing). Micronutrition covers essential vitamins and minerals which support functions from immune health, cell regeneration, energy creation, cardiac performance and everything in...

Read more →

New Year New You?

Posted by Mark Hamilton on

New Year New You?

The perfect start to 2020 (the dawn of a new decade).   So here we go guys 2020 is upon us, how the hell did that happen?   For the last 30 years I have been giving people advice on their diets, supplements and exercise regimes. I have worked with some amazing people and made some amazing friends along the way. I am very lucky to do a job that helps people on their road to health and fitness.   So I am going to suggest what you can do to start a new journey towards improved health and fitness....

Read more →

5 Hydroxy Tryptophan (5-HTP)

Posted by Mark Hamilton on

5 Hydroxy Tryptophan (5-HTP)

Everything you need to know about the versatile 5-HTP and its many health benefits.

Read more →

In Pain? Here is some natural remedies that may help.

Posted by Mark Hamilton on

The A to Z of Natural Pain Remedies Boswellia serrata shows anti-inflammatory action via inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase with no effectoncyclo-oxygenase. Arecentclinicalstudy revealed that Boswellia was able to reduce pain and swelling while increasing joint flexion and walking distance in patients with osteoarthritis of the knees. Bromelain is helpful in healing injuries, particularly sprains and strains, bruising, muscle injuries, and the pain, swelling, and tenderness that accompany sports injuries. Devil’s Claw shows good results in cases of osteoarthritis and in cases of lower back pain. Devils claw appears to work centrally or peripherally on the nervous system and has been found to be...

Read more →