Tag Archives: sports nutrition
The pros and cons of calorie counting
Calorie counting is premised on the idea that to lose weight you must be in a calorie deficit – that you need to burn more calories than you consume. This is true, however it is also a massive oversimplification of…
Dealing With Exercise Muscle Cramps And Stitches
I’ve had many clients ask me over the years what causes muscle cramps and side abdominal stitches. Below is a short article explaining what they are, why you might get them, and how to avoid them. What are muscle cramps?…
10 Fitness Myths Debunked Pt.2
This is my second instalment of a two part series on debunking 10 fitness myths. You can read the truth about the first 5 myths in Part One. This post will explore myths 6-10 and uncover their falseness. Myth 6: Drink…
10 Fitness Myths Debunked Pt.1
Over the next two posts I will look at 10 common fitness views and explain why these views are just myths which can keep you from achieving your fitness goals. Myth 1: No pain, no gain No doubt you have…