Expert Articles

Mental health and weight loss would have to be the most under researched area of the multibillion dollar weightless industry. The thoughts we encounter and the way we respond to them have major physiologically implications on the body. Feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, nervous, etc. can all have serious effects on the body, Anxiety and depression can have a major effect on people's lives and overall wellbeing from feeling lethargic, stupid, worthless through too suicidal. Obviously all very serious negative side effects on your body. Every time these thoughts enter your mind they provoke a hormonal release from your body, that generally exacerbate the feelings.  

Stress is the number one biological factor that ages us, alongside sleep and a poor diet. The world we live in today is inundated with stress and a lack of physical activity. So what are the barriers which prevent people from engaging in physical activity and exercise, and why?

Long past are the days of counting calories to lose weight. Today it is all about eating towards your macros, to ensure your body gets the right fuel it needs to get through the day and achieve your goals. But what exactly are "macros" and what does it mean to "eat towards them"?

You've probably heard by now about how resistance training at least twice per week helps keep the body fit and healthy, but do you know how it helps hold the ageing process at bay?

For the first time in 33 years I did not eat cake on my birthday! Not even a cupcake or cookie. In fact, on my birthday I did an Accelerator Day, cut the carbs and had an amazing watermelon cake, with an amazing weight loss result.

High protein diets cause cancer.

Will a high protein diet harm my health?

"I've had such a good week; I've earned the right to have a few drinks this weekend."

Just how important are these 4 E's in a health & fitness journey?