I’m often asked what an average day for me is, meal-wise, as a Personal Trainer and fitness enthusiast. What can usually be found on my plate? It’s hard to answer this question directly, as I enjoy such a variety of foods. I don’t follow any particular diet, I am totally against fad dieting and fasting,...
Fat is one of those confusing and sometimes (for nutritionists) infuriating topics because Dr. Google can give you so many misleading and confusing answers. Is at good or bad? Well, that’s a very broad question with quite an explanation behind it. Firstly, fat or ‘fatty acids’ are long-chained molecules, and their melting point increases or...
Introduction There is no doubt that training and competing in any sporting endeavour can be an exciting and at times nerve wracking experience, and in my opinion, one of the most challenging sports to participate in, is a combat sport like Martial Arts. At the same time it can bring out the best in a student,...
I wish I had started when I was only five or six years old. I did start martial arts practice at six and seven years old when I was doing Hapkido because it was the only thing available at the time where I was living on the Northern beaches. But the younger the child...
This is a question that often comes up and look, to be honest with you, I don’t believe there’s any one single martial art perfect for self-defence. I think what you need to look at when you’re starting to investigate what potential martial art might be suitable for you are a number of things. ...
There are more than 400 different styles of Chinese martial arts. That’s another thing that you have to understand is that the word ‘Kung Fu’ actually doesn’t mean martial arts. It actually means attaining a high level of skill through hard work. Obviously, popularising in Western society, we take ‘Kung Fu’ the term and...
Martial arts origins, it would be very hard to define, because I believe every culture, regardless of how far you go back in time, would have some kind of military or combat training. Martial arts is really an evolution of that. Back before there were things like gunpowder, guns and bombs, everyone defended themselves...
Ever wondered what a nutritionist eats in a day? We asked our nutritionist, Kellie, to share what she eats most days so we could share it with you! Here is what she had to say… Breakfast I’ve got two small children so our morning routine is quite rushed. I’d love to have time to cook...
Baked beans are a beloved classic in British cuisine, dating back to the 18th century. They’re a staple of the Full English breakfast and a comforting side dish for any meal. While canned baked beans are widely available, there’s something special about making your own from scratch. In this article, we’ll show you how to...
This question comes up frequently, particularly from parents. And I think, you know, as a parent myself with two young children, I totally understand any sport, particularly a combat sport, has risks. And I’m not going to lie and say that there isn’t a chance that a child would be injured through training, although...
