Is personal training lazy or smart?

I am always surprised when people don’t see the benefits of personal training or bootcamp. Often, people believe that they can reach their fitness goals on their own by working out once or twice a week and creating their own ‘healthy’ eating plans. However, without expert help, it will be difficult to see real results. […]

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Why You Will Probably Never Lose Weight

So what’s that headline all about? Seems outlandish right? Perhaps, but it’s probably correct. All the data surrounding long-term weight loss shows (overwhelmingly) that those who do manage to lose weight will simply put it back on again. You probably already know some people this would apply to. Having lost a significant amount of weight

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Dieting for Women – What you REALLY need to know – Part 2

Dieting for Women – What you REALLY need to know Part 2 When I recently posted my top 5 tips for the do’s and most certainly do not’s of all things girl and diet-related – I was genuinely taken aback by the response it received. It appears as if there is a quiet revolution in

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Natural, Organic and the sun shines out of its ***

I lectured nutrition to hundreds of aspiring personal trainers and fitness instructors every year. Literally hundreds of hours talking about carbs, fats, proteins (and alcohol), fad diets, metabolism and everything else that pertains to diets and nutrition. One of the most frequent topics that comes up in our discussions at the end of class is natural/organic

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The Road Back to Physique Competition

NIFMA 2013 NIFMA 2013 was a great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the day, however, there was a lot I need to be critical of. First and foremost, I felt a little small compared to the other competitors. Sure, I was lean, but I needed a lot more size on me. Particular areas which needed more

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