by AHaggerty | Sep 23, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
Posterior Chain by George The importance of having a strong posterior chain Firstly, what is your Posterior Chain? The muscles it consists of are: Glutes Hamstrings Erector Spinae Multifidus (spine support) Gastrocnemius/soleus (calves) External Obliques Trapezius...
by AHaggerty | Sep 13, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
21 Days to your new Mindset for LIFE! How many times have you told yourself you will start your training next week or start eating better tomorrow and that tomorrow turns into 2 weeks, 2 months and 1 year passes only to realize you haven’t accomplished a great deal...
by AHaggerty | Aug 1, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
Anti Aging and Antioxidants Here is a simplistic explanation why some people age a lot quicker than others and what can be done right now to keep your body young and healthy. Oxidation is happens from the effects of free radicals on cells and tissues in the body. It...
by AHaggerty | Aug 1, 2016 | Recipes
Mini Quinoa Frittatas Makes 10-12 muffin sized frittatas ◦ 1/2 cup quinoa ◦ 4 eggs ◦ 1 cup zucchini, shredded ◦ 3/4 cup mozzarella or lactose free cheese, grated ◦ 1 small onion, diced ◦ Small Handful spinach, chopped ◦ Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 180°c....
by AHaggerty | Jun 16, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
Weight Loss Pitfalls Achieving your goal of that lean physique and shedding away that unwanted body fat comes with a lot of hard work and consistency. Having the right balance of nutrition, training and recovery times is crucial for anyone wanting to see his or her...
by AHaggerty | May 17, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
Maximizing Fat Loss Exercise is the stimulus for the body to adapt to. An adaptive response from the body to exercise is decrease of body fat, increase muscle, cardiovascular fitness and general health. This is a basic overview of what is needed to be adhered to in...
by AHaggerty | May 16, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
Chocolate/coconut protein bar • 1/2 cup coconut oil • ½ cup raw stevia • 3 whole organic eggs • ½ cup cocoa powder • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 2 heaped tablepoons desiccated coconut, unsweetened • 2 tablespoons chia seeds • 1/2 cup protein powder –...
by AHaggerty | Apr 19, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
Sleep Deprivation and how to improve When we don’t get enough sleep the effects can range from gaining fat, poor concentration levels, dopy, slow, irritated very easily, anxious, stressed, hungry and sick. Our 24 hour sleep circle (circadian rhythm) will influence our...
by AHaggerty | Apr 14, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
L-Tyrosine – What it does, the benefits of taking this product and who needs it. This non-essential amino acid formed from phenylalanine in the body It is a product that everyone can benefit from whether your goal be losing body-fat, increase mental clarity or staying...
by AHaggerty | Apr 14, 2016 | Fitness Blogs
Fixing A Dysfunctional Posture When we repeat dysfunctional patterns over and over again, our bodies get used to staying within the dysfunction rather than changing. For example: If I was to sit in a desk for 8 hours a day, I would probably end up with a slumped...
