Fitness and Muscle

When I’m asked which type of cardio is the best way to burn fat, I always recommend High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT. It’s a proven way to burn fat without spending hours on the treadmill and you’ll even be burning fat long after the workout is finished. I also recommend it if you’re trying to maintain muscle while shedding fat, as other forms of cardio can be counter productive when it comes to building muscle. Read the rest of this entry »

Most of us have been there.  You’re working out regularly, you’re seeing good results, things are going smoothly.  But soon things start to slow.  The gains you’re making are getting smaller and smaller.  You gradually reach a point where the gains stop.  No matter how hard you try you can’t seem to add a few extra pounds onto that bench press.It seems you’ve reached the dreaded plateau!

It’s easy to lose motivation at a time like this and many do.  Humans are fickle creatures.  If we don’t see results, we move on.  Don’t lose heart though.  By mixing it up a little you can easily boost your bench press and by more than a few pounds! Read the rest of this entry »

Proper understanding of the Glycemic Index is important when it comes to fuelling your workouts and giving you the energy you need to get through the day.  It is widely discussed in the world of fitness and nutrition but do we really understand it and how exactly can we use it to our advantage?

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I’ve finally got round to starting the creatine diary that I promised a few weeks ago. I started my cycle of creatine today and the product that I am using is Maximuscle Creatamax Extreme. Maximuscle are a reputable brand and I’ve had some good results using their products in the past.

It is recommended to start a creatine cycle with a loading phase, although this is not essential. The loading phase simply speeds up the saturation of creatine in the muscles, therefore speeding up the general process.

I’ve decided to go for a loading phase, as this method has worked well for me in the past. Maximuscle recommend taking 1 scoop 4 times a day, for the first 5 days. I found it a bit of a nuisance having to take it 4 times throughout the day but I’m sure I’ll manage!

Obviously I feel none of the benefits yet but I’ll keep everyone posted on how it effects my performance both in the gym and outside it.