Charles Poliquin Four years have passed since the Olympic flames have been extinguished and the time is upon us to light the flames again and to honour the best athletes in the world. These athletes have devoted thousands of hours to be in a peak state in Beijing, to test there training and nutritional protocols … Continued
Ronnie Delany The Olympics have started and as we enjoy the performances of the athletes in the pool, gymnasium and basketball courts the clock is counting down to the start of the athletics races. The fastest men and women on the planet will meet to test themselves and to leave a legacy as an Olympic … Continued
Lou Ferrigno ‘Incredible Hulk’ Lou Ferrigno endured personal torment for being deaf, but found solace in body-building. Now 57, he is in the best shape of his life. In the first of a series of articles, he explains what you need to do to have a great body Philosopher Jim Rohn says that the person … Continued
Want to know the secret to losing weight? Keep a food diary detailing every single morsel that passes your lips. Dieters who keep a daily food diary can lose twice as much weight as those who don’t. What are you waiting for… There comes a time when people become frustrated at their fruitless attempts to … Continued
Losing weight is difficult, especially if your genes won’t play ball. But anyone can lose a few pounds if they follow a few simple guidelines on eating and exercise Weight-loss articles in women’s magazines paint a rosy picture about how easy it is to lose unwanted extra pounds. They suck you in with claims like … Continued
Do you look good naked? Probably not but if you really want to change your body shape, you’ve got to aim high! Do you remember why you joined a gym? A recent study, cited at a seminar I attended in the UK, suggested that nine out of 10 people join a gym for fat loss, … Continued
A job that involves foreign travel may be good for your CV but not so great for your health. However, with some careful planning and home-made snacks you’ll soon be back to your jet-setting best The booming economy of recent years has led to many Irish companies expanding and doing business abroad. Whilst this has … Continued
A positive mental attitude is as essential in training as it is in life. A solution-focused approach to weight-loss and fitness is always going to succeed where a problem-focused approach will fail! Are you currently living the dream? Do you wake up each morning with a bundle of energy to live the life you dreamt … Continued
We spend much of our disposable incomes on products that may be doing us more harm than good. But invest your time and energy in a healthy body and your natural beauty will shine through Every morning, millions of women reach for the shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser and make-up. Without giving it a second thought, they … Continued
Having the kids at home all summer can throw your fitness regime out of whack — but don’t blame them if you choose to stop training altogether School holidays are pretty much upon us, but it’s not only the children looking forward to their break. As kids are seen running away from the school grounds, … Continued