What is it? Insulin resistance (IR) refers to an impaired ability to process carbohydrates as a result of the cells failing to respond to the actions of the hormone insulin. The body produces [...]
Acidity of a food or meal tends to lower the GI factor of a meal. Adding as little as 20 milliliters of vinegar to a meal is shown to drop the GI factor of a meal tremendously. Lemon juice also [...]
Sodium is not to be feared! Just stop it. If you’re reasonably healthy, fit and training regularly, sodium is one of the few minerals that can noticeably improve your physique as well as your [...]
What is Hypoglycemia? Let’s break it down… Hypo = Low Glyc = glucose Emia = blood So, Hypoglycemia refers to a condition in the body where blood glucose levels drop too low and you experience [...]
One of the most annoying industry myths that just won’t seem to die is the one that says you can’t eat at night. In fact, it’s still one of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients [...]
The only thing better than getting a great pump in the gym is tearing through an invigorating outdoor training session while the sun’s rays beam down on you, bronzing your skin, helping to [...]
The main difference between a personal trainer and a contest prep coach is that one trains you in a gym and the other helps to manage every possible aspect of your life that could potentially be [...]
Train Hungry. I’ve always preferred to train weights about 2-3 hours after a meal and there are few good physiological reasons for this. 1) With no food in your stomach you have more readily [...]
Before I get into this week’s Training Tip, why not beat around a few of my favorite, always entertaining ab myths that still seem to haunt me after all these years. I’ve now come to terms and [...]
