“This Isn’t a Gym at All”

Oh, carbs. The macronutrient that everyone seems to love to hate. You hear it all the time, “carbs are bad for you”, “cut out carbs to lose weight”, “carbs are the devil’s food”. But is it really that simple? As a personal trainer, let me tell you the scientific truth about carbs. What is a…

Protein is often hailed as the building block of life, and for good reason. This essential macronutrient plays a crucial role in various bodily functions and offers a multitude of benefits for your health and well-being. Whether you’re an athlete looking to build muscle, a busy professional striving for sustained energy, or simply someone seeking…

As athletes, we are always on the lookout for ways to enhance our performance and recovery. While various methods exist, there’s one technique that stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: cold plunging. Plunging into icy-cold water may seem daunting at first, but it offers a myriad of benefits that can take your athletic prowess…

Golf season is upon us! Golf is a sport that requires a unique combination of physical and mental skills. While many golfers focus on technique and strategy, the physical aspect of the game is just as important. The success of golfers such as Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Jason Day, and Jordan Spieth is evidence that…

Why Should we Practice Resistance Training? The idea of implementing resistance training into your workouts is often daunting. Why purposely lift a heavy object and put it back down? Why move one object to a spot, back and forth multiple times? Why put all this effort and energy into a fruitless endeavour? The truth of the…

The Shoe Fits… But is it Right for my Workout? “Does it really matter what kind of shoes I wear?” is a question that’s becoming more popular every day. What’s also become increasingly popular is the use of barefoot shoes. But why wear barefoot shoes? What are their benefits? Do shoes even matter that much?…