Quinoa Salad Recipe

Quinoa Salad Recipe

I have recently become a great fan of quinoa, a pseudo grain that unlike other grains, such as wheat and rice, it is high in protein and is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids. In addition to protein, quinoa features a range of other health-building nutrients, including fibre,  phosphorus, magnesium [...]

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Matti Tikka Powerlifting Challenge

Matti Tikka Powerlifting Challenge

On 3rd December, 2011, I competed in the last powerlifting competition for the year, the Matti Tikka Powerlifting Challenge, in North Sydney, following a successful competition I did back in July, 2011.

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The Books I Read In 2011

The Books I Read In 2011

I didn’t manage to listen to much music over the year, but I did manage to read a few books. I love to read and with my very busy lifestyle, I find reading a good book helps me relax and forces me to have some much needed down time. 

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Top 10 Workout Songs Of 2011

Top 10 Workout Songs Of 2011

I haven’t listened to much new music this year, which has meant I haven’t been able to put together a list of my top 10 workout songs to share with you. However, my colleague Holly McDonald, a wonderful personal trainer and the other half of Thrive Personal Training, has listened to a great deal of [...]

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Powerlifting - Deconstructing the Squat

Powerlifting – Deconstructing the Squat

As a competitive powerlifter, I do a LOT of squats in my training, with many variations, such as back squats, box squats, and front squats. In this post today I will break down the the correct way to perform a back squat, as per the way I perform them in powerlifting competitions. 

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Quick And Easy Cous Cous Salad

Quick And Easy Cous Cous Salad

Today for lunch, I have made myself one of my favourite quick and easy salad recipes and I thought I would share it with you. This cous cous salad recipe is not just quick and easy to make, but most importantly, it is healthy and delicious!

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Healthy Fast Food in the USA - Eating Well Whilst Travelling

Healthy Fast Food in the USA – Eating Well Whilst Travelling

I have just come back from a wonderful month long holiday in the USA. Whilst overseas I was committed to maintaining my powerlifting training, as well as eating well. Many of you will know that going on a holiday generally means your normal routine gets thrown out the window. Suddenly you don’t have a kitchen [...]

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Hercules of the West Powerlifting Championship

Hercules of the West Powerlifting Championship

On July 17th, I competed in my first powerlifting competition, since I injured my back in October last year, at the Hercules of the West RAW Championships at Adonis Athletics in Parramatta, NSW.

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Baby Spinach, Roast Pumpkin And Feta Salad

Baby Spinach, Roast Pumpkin And Feta Salad

I recently attended my beautiful niece’s 1st birthday party, and my sister asked me to bring along a green salad. As it is currently winter, I decided to make a warm salad to suit the cold Canberra climate. The salad was a hit with the guests, and so I thought I would share it.

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Kettlebell Workout No.2

Kettlebell Workout No.2

Below is another favourite kettlebell workout out of mine. This workout is a little more advanced then Kettlebell Workout No.1 as it introduces single arm swings and the ‘clean and press’.

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