Learn more about the difference between WPC and WPI and which protein powder is best for you!

There’s no doubt that the concept of training to failure is a hotly discussed topic in the fitness industry. However, there’s still no clear “black and white” consensus on whether or not you should train to failure.

It’s certainly not uncommon for people (especially in the fitness community) to weigh themselves each morning. However, it’s important to understand the context of WHY certain numbers are looking back at you, and not to let your mood be heavily dictated if they’re a few decimal points above or below your previous weigh-in.

It’s not surprising that superfoods have become incredibly popularised in recent years. A food with special properties that can apparently promote weight loss or cure cancer... what’s not to like? Blueberries, almonds, salmon, spinach, walnuts and broccoli are all popular superfoods, and you can probably already identify the trend among these food items. The catch is that there is no scientific definition or regulation of what a superfood actually is.

We know that nutrition and exercise are the two pillars for achieving your health and fitness goals. However, unfortunately it seems as though people will spend more time, money, and effort investing in “quick fixes”, rather than committing themselves to nailing the fundamentals which we CONFIDENTLY know lead to long-term results.

Read this post to understand which dietary fat sources may be the most beneficial to consume when you are in a dieting or building phase!

Read this post to understand which protein sources may be the most beneficial to consume when you are in a dieting or building phase!

Read this post to understand which carbohydrate sources may be the most beneficial to consume when you are in a dieting or building phase!

By now most of us are familiar with applying the “80:20 rule” when it comes to nutrition. This concept suggests that we should fuel ourselves with a variety of wholesome, nutritious, minimally-processed foods ~80% of the time, and ~20% of the time we can enjoy foods that may be slightly less nutritious.

‘Prebiotics’ and ‘probiotics’ are being used more frequently in the context of gut health. Let’s break down these terms and examine the difference between the two!

First of all, there is no doubt that exercise is amazing for our physical and mental health! The key distinction that we see is the structure, consistency, and intent of training as opposed to exercise. In order to accomplish a specific result, you need to have a specific structure and a specific plan in place. No one increased their bench press by walking their dog, right?

It's quite common to hear others talk about how they're looking forward to their ‘cheat meal’ or ‘cheat day’. It's interesting that this is denoted as cheating when the purpose may be similar to that of a refeed, high day, or diet break, because all these approaches increase energy intake by a certain extent for a varying amount of time.

Have you ever heard someone say “less is more”? In many circumstances, doing ‘less’ can result in a more optimal outcome. That being said, it’s important to find that sweet spot between ‘too little’ and ‘too much’.

Similar to any successful collaboration, it is inherent that coaches and clients work together if they expect to achieve exceptional, long-term results.

Current guidelines recommend 2 serves of fruit per day for males and females, but what does a serving actually look like?

For many people the recommendations for vegetable consumption are just a number. What does five serves of vegetables per day for females, and six for males actually look like? Is my big bowl of salad only 2 serves of vegetables, or am I digging into 8+ serves?

From an outside lens it may appear that bodybuilders are exclusively focused on developing their physiques and nothing else. However, for those who are involved in the sport, you would know that building muscle is only one aspect of bodybuilding.

In the world of health and nutrition it seems as though our poor little white tator has been victimised and completely replaced by its sweet, orange counterpart. Perhaps this is because of the colour… as people may associate white with other sources of carbohydrates that are generally more refined and less nutrient-dense, such as white rice and white bread.

Adopting either of these mindsets has the potential to make a big difference to your training and nutrition. Many fad diets or protocols these days are often associated with frequent exercise in order to ‘earn your food’, and there is a stark difference between this and fuelling your body with enough food to perform optimally in your chosen form of exercise.

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