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Not all fat is bad, and you know that. Chances are that at some point you've heard about good fats from someone saying something like; "eat avocado, it has plenty of good fats" or "this salmon is delicious, must be all the good fats!" Well what exactly are good fats? What makes them good? And where do we get them?

Do you ever get to Week 4-5 in a 9 week period and feel like you have lost your mojo?

The core can be described as a cylinder of muscles with the abdominals in the front, paraspinals and gluteals in the back, the diaphragm as the top or "roof", and the pelvic floor as the bottom. These muscles activate together to create core stability of the spine. Inefficient activation and coordination of the core musculature can lead to the decreased efficiency of movement patterns and stability of the spine causing strain, injury and lower back pain.

Supplements. There always seems to be some new 'BAZOOKA BLASTING ENERGY SHOT' and 'SUPER DOOPER SHAKE AND BAKE' but what's essential and what really works? From protein powder to multi vitamins and everything in between.

Training with a consistent routine is not only necessary but essential for results. This is not only in terms of exercise but any skill (which is what exercising is).  An easy example to compare this to is learning how to juggle. For example, someone who is unable to catch a single ball would not be very successful if they attempted to juggle three balls straight away.

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Top excuses not to exercise… and how to counter them!

Over the past few years we've seen a growth in the research, use and benefits of myofascial equipment in day to day living and elite level performance. Myofascial is the technical term for the lining of tissue that supports muscles within the human body. The physical therapy release can range between massage, physiotherapy to equipment such a massage balls, rollers and pins in which they can be self-administered or by a professional.

What is it that drives you to work out? Why do you wake up at 5am to get to your 5.30 am session? Why do you drop the kids off to the babysitters to make sure you have time to work out? Why do you meticulously track your macros all week? Why do you commit to follow your training plan?