I write a lot about strength training in this blog, but what exactly is strength training and how do you pick the right program for your goals?

Strength training is ultimately the nexus of two important practices: lifting weights and fueling our bodies accordingly ie, w...

For a long time leg day for me was about squats, squats and more squats. Squats are a great quad exercise but they aren't necessarily the best choice for building stronger glutes. After about a year of progressing my squat weight I found I was reaching a point where I...

When you think of the concept of tempo the first thing that probably comes to mind is music. However, tempo is not just important in music, it can be an excellent tool to incorporate into your strength training workout.  In very simple terms, tempo means the number of...

Exercise is certainly not confined to the four walls of a gym. However, I'll be the first to admit that going overseas, whether for travel or holiday, can make me a little nervous that I won't be able to stick to my regular strength training routines. Most of us are cr...

Inflammation is our body's natural defense mechanism against anything it recognises as foreign. Without it we wouldn't be able to fight infections or repair damaged tissue. However, chronic inflammation can cause great discomfort to those who suffer from it and in the...

A few years ago I decided to do the Whole Living Action Plan as recommended by a friend of mine. I was about 6 months into the move to Hong Kong and a combination of eating out all the time, adjusting to different foods and of course, the endless social nights trying...

I incorporate flaxseeds into my diet on almost a daily basis. They truly are one of nature’s ‘superfoods’ and one that is often overlooked.

For such a tiny little seed they are packed FULL of vitamins (especially B1) and minerals (particularly Manganese and Magnesium)...

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I recently discovered the steam room at my gym. Don't get me wrong - I always knew it was there but who has time to spend an extra 10 minutes in there when you could be working out or hitting the showers and getting...

This recipe is adapted from Pastry Affair - a fabulous blog that will sastify your sweet cravings.

These muffins are quite dense due to the spelt flour but if you prefer a lighter, fluffier muffin you could substitute this for all-purpose flour. I like to use spelt fl...

I didn't always lift weights. I followed, for a long time, the popular opinion that any free time I had at the gym should be spent doing cardio in order to get fitter and burn fat. If I did any weight bearing exercises they were usually with very light weights and high...