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You eat organic food, get adequate sunlight and live a stress free life... You may even prioritise your sleep. All this in the name of health.

But are you undoing all this hard work every night? 

Sleep is important time for the body. Not only are we in a vulnerable state, but it's a time for...

You've heard me talk about the benefits of cold exposure on our health and waist line, but what about the heat?

Saunas have been used around the world for centuries and their use is spreading with the rising popularity of infrared saunas and health centres.

In this article I look at the...

Are you trying to lose weight? Or keep weight off?

You've tried exercising more and eating less right? You've tried other fad 'quick fix' diets?

But they don't work do they?

Sure these are short term fixes, but they're not long term solutions to a leaner slimmer healthier body.

I have a saying...

Do you have a question about creatine? I have spent weeks researching the literature on the creatine and have created this comprehensive guide to answer every question you may have about creatine.

Everything from how much creatine to take, to whether it's safe, and what type is the best is...

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world. Primarily used by athletes, science is starting to discover more and more benefits to this naturally occurring compound.

Below I reveal what these key benefits are, and why you should start supplementing with creatine if you're not...

Cleaning up your diet can be tough when it comes to breakfast choices. Many of my coaching program clients love learning that saturated fat shouldn't be avoided and commercial breakfast cereals aren't an ideal meal choice.

The first go to breakfast option for someone switching to a higher fat,...

You eat a healthy diet, you exercise, get adequate sunlight and prioritise your sleep. You live a healthy life… or so you think. Despite your best intentions, you live in a world full of a harmful man-made toxins. It’s in your mattress, the air you breath, your car, the curtains,...

I'm typing this from LAX airport, my legs feel heavy, my shoulders tight and I'm exhausted. Emotionally I feel content, proud and relieved. You see yesterday I was announced the winner of the 2017 Mens RealFit competition held in Austin Texas.

I went back to back, successfully defending my 2016...

In this article I will show you why you should be measuring your body temperature every day.

I will cover the best ways to measure your temperature (including a neat wearable that tracks your body temperature around the clock). And most importantly, what the numbers mean for you and your...

I love morning smoothies. So do my clients. They're time-saving, tasty, nutritious and you can drink them on the go (though I do recommend taking your time to consume food).

But they can get boring over time. And as we come into winter here, sometimes a cold smoothie isn't the most appealing...