Alcohol is the most used psychoactive drug in the world and has widespread use in Western countries. Lets dive deeper into understanding how alcohol affects our bodies in sports performance.
Since going vegetarian at the start of 2020, I have had lots of people asking why I went vegetarian and how I am going with these changes. Allow me to explain why I have decided to go plant-based.
For many years dietary fat received a bad rep in the media, despite it being an essential macronutrient that plays an important role in hormone synthesis and nutrient absorption...
Your body’s ability to move well and efficiently as you age can have an enormous impact on your physical attributes, competence to perform, posture, and health.
Foam rolling for self-myofascial release (SMR) is popular amongst fitness enthusiasts and personal trainers. Today I will talk about how you can use a foam roller on your clients for effective...
The current NZ Government recommendations for youth participating in physical activity are pretty simple; they boil down to ‘Sit less, move more and sleep well’ (Ministry of Health, 2017).
Advanced resistance training techniques are misunderstood by many. We have all heard of super-sets, but what are they? Why are they useful?
This article aims to break down all thing’s protein; it loosely follows on from a previous article titled Understanding protein powder: safety, dosages, uses. A comprehensive guide to the dietary...
Diastasis Recti Abdominus (DRA or diastasis) is common during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. Many trainers have heard of diastasis, but don’t understand its complications or how to...
DOMS is a form of muscle soreness, weakness or cramping that is prevalent between 24 and 72 hours after a heavy workout..
It is no secret among health and fitness professionals that there is a myriad of misinformation out there that is easily accessible for students, practitioners, and clients alike...
Unsure of what products to throw into the shopping basket, you stare intensely at the shelves, looking for the latest ‘superfood’...