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Why most new year gym goers fail
This month will be heaving with new gym members aiming to shift the body fat gained over the festive period. Have you noticed within a month or so that guy or girl you see on the treadmill 5 times a week, is no longer there come February/March. On average 4 out of 10 January […]
Continue readingThe ugly truth of the meal replacement shake
The ugly truth of the meal replacement shake The companies that push these meal plans do deliver weight loss in a short amount of time so why would I have a problem with this ? Read on to find out. First off I applaud anyone who seeks help to change their lifestyle for the better. […]
Continue readingFirst steps of learning to do deadlifts
[av_video src=’http://www.roebuckpt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1817.mp4′ format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′] Having correct technique is essential with any lift. But are absolutely critical on complicated heavy lifts such as deadlifts. If you struggle to keep a neutral spine during a deadlift or squat one of the most common reasons is improper hip movement here is the first step to getting the […]
Continue readingWhy sleep is important for body composition
Sleep is just as important as nutrition and exercise when it comes to improving your health, performance, and body composition. A good nights sleep helps your body recover and resets the brain,which will keep your body fat low,happy hormones in balance and a functional digestive system. If your not getting a good nights rest short […]
Continue readingUnderstanding insulin to improve body composition
Control your insulin for optimal gains in lean muscle and fat loss. Firstly I will explain what insulin is and it’s role within the body.(If you want to get straight to how to lose fat go to paragraph 3). Insulin is a hormone,that’s produced in the pancreas and is mainly responsible for transporting carbohydrate into […]
Continue readingLeptin the friend and foe of fat loss
Leptin is not something you hear too often in the fitness industry but it shouldn’t be overlooked and hopefully in this article you can understand why. Firstly we need to know what is leptin? Leptin is definitively described as a hormone that plays a “pivotal role” in regulating food intake and energy output. Leptin is […]
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