Can you convert Fat into Muscle?
Fat into Muscle. Myth or fact? When a client says they want to turn their fat into muscle what they are really saying is that they want to lose fat and gain muscle! Now, there are really two goals in that sentence; 1. Reduce fat 2. Gain muscle. This is a great goal and losing fat […]
Not happy with your DEXA scan results? It’s not personal
We’ll be upfront. Having a DEXA scan can sometimes be a bit confronting. Knowing EXACTLY how much fat is on your body, how much of your weight is fat or muscle, and where you are storing fat can sometimes feel like a bit too much information. But, here’s the thing to remember – it’s just […]
What’s more important – diet or exercise?
It’s a question we regularly hear when clients come in for a DEXA scan: “What’s more important, diet or exercise?” The short answer is they both are. But you’re not reading this for the short answer, are you? And if you’ve been trying to run your way into a smaller clothing size, then you’re probably […]
Fat: Making friends with this former dietary enemy
For years, we were told that eating fat was turning us all into fatty boombaladas, causing heart disease and sending us to an early grave. And so, everyone turned to the low-fat and no-fat “foods” that flooded the market. But what happened? The obesity epidemic didn’t subside. No, obesity levels have continued to increase with […]
Are you exercising too much? Physical stress and fat stores
We see it all the time: client comes in, they want to lose weight – ideally fat. In pursuit of that goal of fat loss, they’ve been watching what they eat and hitting the gym every day. Sometimes, even twice a day! But despite all that exercising, they’re just not getting the results and we […]
Pounding the pavement to shift those kilos? Think about lifting kilos instead!
In every gym around the country, and plenty of parks and footpaths too, you can see people slogging away at cardio exercise in an effort to lose weight. Huffing and puffing, there’s no doubt that they’re working hard, but are they really going to get the results that they are after? We’d be inclined to […]
Anabolic versus catabolic: What’s the difference and why does it matter for your health?
The terms anabolic and catabolic are well-known in the weightlifting and body building communities, but we believe it’s time that the broader community understood what these terms mean and use that knowledge to improve health and well-being! So, what do these terms mean? Anabolic and catabolic essentially refer to whether your body is building tissue […]
Is old age muscling in on you?
Maintaining muscle mass as you age Did you know that at some point in your 30s, you will begin to lose muscle mass? People who are physically inactive can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass per decade after 30, with this rate accelerating at around 75 years. It is a […]
What’s your baseline? And where do you want to be?
Bianca realised she needs to stay on top of her her game by watching her baseline and keeping fit and healthy.Now, everyone knows that we should eat better food, move more and generally look after ourselves better. And look, we get it – change is hard, and it can be easier just to carry on […]
Beer bellies and muffin tops: Are you hiding behind cute names for abdominal fat?
January has arrived, and with the New Year typically come thoughts of a renewed commitment to health and wellness. Maybe those jeans are a little bit tighter after the excesses of Christmas. (Just me? No, didn’t think so.) Maybe you’re hiding under a t-shirt at the beach. Or maybe you’ve always done those things but […]