A question that I often get asked by new clients is How Much Should I Weigh? or What Is My Ideal Weight?.

The short answer? Your ideal weight is one that you feel comfortable and confident at.  Chances are that if you are at a weight that you feel good about, then you’re probably in good shape!

Calculating your BMI is a more scientific approach when asking yourself how Read the rest of this entry »

Crossfit is an area that I have been particularly interested in lately and have been incorporating it into my gym schedule. I’ve seen some great improvements in my overall fitness and I think crossfit workouts are an excellent way to lose weight and tone up.

Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program which is broad and inclusive. It focuses on high intensity, varied workouts incorporating functional movements.

Crossfit has been described as ‘Training for Life’ and the workouts can be adapted to suit the needs of almost anyone. Read the rest of this entry »

Although The Abs Diet is a book which has been around for quite some time I still want to share my views on it, as I find much of the material is still quite relevant. It is written by David Zinczenko, the Men’s Health Magazine Editor In-Chief and offers a six week plan to flatten your stomach and keep you lean. Read the rest of this entry »

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I got asked this question by a friend yesterday. He told me that he had cut his calorie intake down to about 1500 per day and was doing intensive cardio three or four times a week to try and lose weight.

He seemed shocked when I told him that he should be eating the full quota of calories for a man which is 2500 daily. The key to losing weight is not necessarily eating less, but what you eat and when!

The idea is to eat smaller meals of around 400-500 calories five or six times a day (300-350 calories per meal for women), instead of eating several large meals. Eating smaller meals more often throughout the day is beneficial provided that you choose the right foods. Read the rest of this entry »