So, the bodybuilding season has come to an end and competitors are now faced with the challenges of the post-contest period. This is a delicate and potentially problematic period for many; considering the large amount of time committed to the sole goal of stepping on stage, being left...
Sometime ago I wrote an article titled; Be wary of the Enlightened Coach. In this piece (which you can find here) I discussed the lack of regulation in the fitness industry and how the system was being rort by charlatans and particular “enlightened” individuals. I depicted an enlightened individual...
How much do we know about fructose? For most, their understanding spans about as far as “it’s the sugar in fruit.” While our ancestors consumed a high fruit intake, serving as both a signal for sweetness and good nutrition, the quantity of fructose intake was...
As I write this, I must admit I’m a little heated and royally pissed, which isn’t all the common believe it or not. It’s 11pm and it’s past my bedtime. This wouldn’t be all that much of a problem if I had the luxury of a 9-5. I’ve been...
2017 was the fairy-tale year; I started training, lost over 50kg, travelled America & Canada, competed in my first powerlifting competition, and met a group of friends who became my family. I remember sitting down, reflecting and writing about that year and producing a list of 10 goals that...
About: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of diet breaks on psychology and physiology in a group of competitive natural bodybuilders. Participants: We are looking for competitive male and female natural bodybuilders between 18 and 45 years old, currently in a weight loss phase Requirements:...
In my last blog post, I argued that stress is best understood as not being inherently detrimental. Of course, this doesn’t mean stress is inherently beneficial, and ti’s best understood as being beneficial with moderate exposure. Today’s culture, promoting as it does perpetual overwork and undersleeping, combined with the...
