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Why Everyone Should Put Squats Into Their Workout
Walk into any gym and I’m sure you will see someone doing a squat exercise – bodyweight, with a barbell, swissball, dumbbells – you will see many variations. Squats for fat loss Squats are one of the best exercises you can…
Cous Cous Salad Recipe
Cous cous is a great versatile pasta that can be used as a side dish or made up into a nice healthy salad. The recipe below is one that I make quite regularly. I have it as a lunch dish…
Do You Measure Up?
The Australian Government’s Measure Up campaign is back on our television screens. The campaign, which was first launched in 2008, highlights the importance of people’s waist measurement as a risk factor for chronic disease and how people can lower their risk (and waist size) through…
Escalating Density Training Workout
Following on from my post on escalating density training (EDT), below is an EDT workout I have put together for you to try. This workout comprises of three 15 minute sessions, separated by 5 minute rest periods. It is made up…
Escalating Density Training For Fat Loss And Muscle Gain
Escalating Density Training (EDT) was created by the strength and conditioning specialist Charles Staley and is a highly effective fat loss and muscle building training method. Staley theorised that “in order to increase muscle mass, you either have to do MORE…
Breaking Down Cholesterol
In my last post Cholesterol. It’s Good For You, I highlighted the role cholesterol plays in the body and the impact of saturated fat on blood cholesterol levels. In this article I want to explain the different types of cholesterol…