There are so many tips, techniques and approaches you can apply to keep you on track, but most are simply one form of "mind trick" or another that just serve as a Band Aid solution to the fact you're being a lazy slob. Here's how to really stay on track: set a goal and work as hard as you can to achieve it. I've said this many times before and I know most will probably stop reading this now, … [Read more...]
Streamline your training
Whether you are trying to will yourself into a new exercise routine or you're an experienced gym junkie wanting to take your results to the next level, the extra effort, motivation and discipline required can be hard to find. Most people will look to add more and more exercise to their already busy lives, while some will seek out the newest, most complicated program that's around. Both … [Read more...]
How and why we use protein
There's plenty of myths and misconceptions on how protein should be used in your diet. Most people think of bodybuilding, bulking up and the Atkin's Diet. The truth is, while protein is a big part of these diets/lifestyles, it doesn't mean you should avoid it. In fact, protein is an essential nutrient, which means you need to include enough of it in your diet. Protein will build lean muscle … [Read more...]
Pushing through the pain barrier
Ok so I've been banging on for the last month about the need to pull your finger out and get back into training after Christmas. Enough motivational mumbo jumbo....lots of you are back into the swing of it and going really well. Eating better, not perfect, but better, training regularly again and generally improving how you look and feel. For those not back into it yet....well, I just feel … [Read more...]
I hate running
I ran competitively for many years, just about every weekend from the age of 12 through to 23 was filled with either numerous training sessions or competitions. When I hung up my running spikes, that was pretty much it for me and running....I was done with it. Apart from 2-3 fun runs and a few sprints to catch the tram, I haven't run since my early twenties, and I don't plan on doing much … [Read more...]
The most important thing in the world….
..is YOU! That's a very deep and spiritual beginning to this post, but I want to talk about you for a moment. More importantly, I want you to think about you and have a chat with yourself, or start some sort of internal dialogue. The "New Year" just ticked over into February. But many people are still stuck WAY back in 2011. Stuck in the Silly Season, exercising less, trading training … [Read more...]
