Anish Mehan, Author at Motiv8.me

An introduction to bulking

by Anish Mehan - 16th September 202116th September 2021 0129

When it comes to physical fitness, bulking is always an interesting topic - and many people struggle to understand how to do it efficiently and how it can impact the mind. This article, following on from a recent discussion on diet, will explain more. What is bulking? In the context of exercise,

How Your Mindset affects Your Motivation

by Anish Mehan - 20th August 202120th August 2021 0153

Mindset is arguably one of the key aspects of how we live our life. Our mindset can control how we approach every situation, our emotions towards it, and most importantly, how to act after it, to deal with the outcome, whether desirable or not. The power to adapt Mindset is closely linked

How do sports supplements impact the body?

by Anish Mehan - 6th August 20216th August 2021 0202

In the simplest sense, a supplement is something added to something else in order to complete or enhance it. In the context of sport and fitness, supplements can be used to enhance bodily functions and aid growth within the body. There is a range of different sports supplements available today,

The Importance of Sleep

by Anish Mehan - 16th July 202116th July 2021 0281

Sleep is something that is very underrated in the modern world. I, myself, fall victim to lack of sleep the majority of the time. The importance of sleep may seem minor to some, but it is an integral part of growth within the body and also a very important factor

When is the right time to eat?

by Anish Mehan - 18th June 202118th June 2021 0357

Is timing of meals an important factor? Should you eat directly after exercise? What happens if we eat straight before bed - will eating too late cause weight gain? Choosing the right time to eat has been a topic of discussion for quite a while, with much debate on whether

Exercise Splits – Bro Split V Push Pull Legs

Fitness

by Anish Mehan - 4th June 20214th June 2021 0302

As a personal trainer, something that I think about a lot of the time is which training split is best? Which one will affect your body the most? Which one will help to increase muscle mass, or to shred fat, and get you the results that you are after? The truth

The link between diet and exercise

by Anish Mehan - 19th May 202119th May 2021 0291

As we tentatively step out of what, if I recall correctly, is now lockdown number four (feels more like 104) and with gyms opening, it’s important that you really understand the link between diet and exercise so that you can hit all your body and health goals going forward. Before

How metabolism can influence body weight

by Anish Mehan - 4th May 202114th May 2021 0525

Metabolism describes the process of the body expending energy and burning calories. Metabolism relies on the nutrients you consume in order to convert it into energy and the body will use that energy to breathe, circulate blood, repair cells and functions. Metabolism can be fast, slow, or ‘average’ – it depends