I always say that good things happen to good people who keep doing good things. Congratulations to Hannah Bryant for making it into Oxygen magazine, there cannot be anyone more deserving. Hannah is currently preparing for the finals of the UFE National Championships, in which she has a chance to gain her pro card. She has certainly earned the opportunity. Next target is to make the front cover. Hannah is a real Read More
Lots of people claim to have the answer to perfect preparation strategies for bodybuilding, fitness and figure events. I’ve consulted with some of the best in the world, supposedly, in both the States and UK. My summary to those of you thinking of spending a tonne of cash, even more effort and all your eggs with one of these so called “experts”, forget it. Common sense and science, coupled with Read More
boxing/MMA, general considerations: I thought it may be useful to address a number of the common errors that take place with sports specific training programs. I’ve listed some really simple improvements that you can make, rather than listening to those with “a little knowledge”. I always start any athletic program design with a full analysis of both the components of the sport, and the abilities of the athlete. Then together with that Read More
I decided to contact Simon exactly 12 weeks out from competing in Fame UK. At this point I had lost 8lbs of fat (between January and the beginning of March), but I knew I needed help to get the last bit of fat off, and I knew Simon was the coach to get me in the best shape of my life in time for the show. I had a Read More
As part of my commitment to Kaizen (continuous development) I arranged to spend a week with the world’s leading Strength and Conditioning coach, Louie Simmons. I’m not going to get into referencing him here, just check out his site, check out his articles, and you can see why so many athletes don’t succeed, they don’t follow his rules. I spent a week training here, watching and learning, soaking up all the Read More
To help you with your program design, I thought it would be useful to explain these terms, and how you prescribe exercises, sets and reps to best achieve them: Absolute strength – This is the type of strength you use for something like lifting a car, a huge big single lift. To develop this type of strength, you focus on lifting very heavy poundage’s, above 90% of your 1 rep power maximum, Read More
Congratulations to Emmylou (her making the BMW and underwear look good!) for taking part and placing 3rd in her first show last weekend (NABBA South West). Emmy made the decision to compete around 10 weeks out, and followed a diet based mainly on proteins and fats to bring down her body fat to the desired level. I don’t go along with the idea that pre-contest dieting is some amazing science, Read More
At this time of year, everyone wants to know “how do I lose this bit” or “how can I get my abs out”. Thoughts invariably turn to cardio, and more cardio. Cardio on its own is very one dimensional, and not going to get it done. A good resistance program, lots of sleep, a diet to suit your metabolic type, AND THEN some cardio, and we may be onto Read More
By Dean Turner -The thyroid gland is located in the neck and controls the rate at which food is burned to form energy (metabolism). -The thyroid gland works in conjunction with the pituitary gland (located in the head), to maintain a constant body temperature. If the metabolism slows down to much it will cause body temperature to lower so the pituitary gland secretes a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) that stimulates the thyroid Read More
Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. It is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, with small amounts secreted by the adrenal glands. In both sexes it plays a key role for health and wellbeing as well as in sexual functioning. Some of the actions of testosterone include increased energy, enhanced libido Read More
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