There’s a dangerous attitude out there, one which has been festering for a number of years and is probably a proponent of the Oprah Winfrey movement, I like to call it the “Big is Beautiful” syndrome. This particular group of people spout cliche after cliche, using faulty logic to support their denial that there is … Continue reading
Let’s keep it simple, but not too simple. This is a topic that I generally wouldn’t cover, but I’ve come to realise that too many people still don’t differentiate between fat body mass and muscle body mass. With some simple measurements you can ensure that you’re not confusing the numbers on your scales for fat, … Continue reading
I read 5/3/1, a strength training book, for the first time back in January 2012 on the advice of a classmate and friend, and reread it this week with the intention of putting it into action. Taking into account that I’ve now set up my 5/3/1 training template and will provide an update on my … Continue reading
Breakfast skipping, or intermittent fasting, has gained a lot of steam in the past year or two (“Big Breakfast Has Little Effect on Appetite“, “Extended Daily Fasting Overrides Harmful Effects of a High-Fat Diet“, “Skipping Breakfast Can Lead to Unhealthy Habits All Day Long“, “Could fasting be good for us?“, “Is breakfast making you … Continue reading
If a fitness professional, medical professional, doctor, lecturer, your mother, friend, or brother make a claim, it needs to be supported by evidence. Of course there are different standards of evidence applied to different situations depending on how we gauge their importance, but when analysing medical science or health based claims (e.g. fitness industry related), … Continue reading
I was lucky enough to receive a hand-me-down iPhone 3g back in early December, and have been delving into the world of iPhone apps ever since. Below are my recommendations for some of the best health/fitness related apps that I have found on iTunes to date (if you have personal recommendations, suggest them in the … Continue reading
