Diet & Nutrition Archives

An introduction to cutting

by Anish Mehan - 4th October 20214th October 2021 0441

Following my previous article on bulking, here in this article I discuss the other side - ‘cutting/shredding’ weight. The objective of cutting weight is to decrease the percentage of body fat, while trying to maintain a healthy balanced diet. This is done by consuming fewer calories and ensuring that calorie expenditure

An introduction to bulking

by Anish Mehan - 16th September 202116th September 2021 0362

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,

You are what you eat – how to develop mindful eating habits

by Emma Sims - 6th September 20216th September 2021 01507

Do you remember the snakes and ladders game? Do you recall how you'd get to a certain point on the board, then with a single roll of the dice you would suddenly end up back where you started? No doubt you had that same reeling feeling of disappointment and frustration

3 Things Taking Away Your Energy, And How You Can Get It Back

by Natalie Hurdley - 13th August 202113th August 2021 0399

So…..You’re tired of feeling so tired all the time?! And you know that, if you just had more energy, you could achieve so much more, including your goals to increase your strength! But there are things robbing you of your energy and stopping you from being able to do all those

How do sports supplements impact the body?

by Anish Mehan - 6th August 20216th August 2021 0437

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,

Eat these 4 food groups every day to aid wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 4th August 20214th August 2021 01660

We’ve all heard of the saying ‘we are what we eat’ but when it comes to aiding our wellbeing, what exactly is it that we should be eating? Of course, a healthy balanced diet is always recommended as it has many health benefits such as reducing risk of developing diabetes,

Want to transform your body and mind? Drink more water!

by Michelle Nowotny-Hoerlein - 20th July 202120th July 2021 01442

When it comes to the elements, they all have great power. Like water for example. Although essential to sustain life, in excess it can also be responsible for great destruction and even death. In all aspects of life, as with the elements, maintain a healthy balance is key. Luckily, when it

When is the right time to eat?

by Anish Mehan - 18th June 202118th June 2021 0595

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

The link between diet and exercise

by Anish Mehan - 19th May 202119th May 2021 0519

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

What is N.E.A.T. and why does it matter?

by Natalie Hurdley - 10th May 202110th May 2021 0497

N.E.A.T. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is what it stands for and it is the energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating or sports-like exercise. It ranges from the energy expended walking to work, typing, performing yard work, undertaking agricultural tasks to menial activities such as fidgeting. Why should