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Clean Eating – The Best Protein Bars & Those to Avoid

Protein bars are a super convenient way to consume protein and nutrients. I often have one in my bag in case I get hungry and…

What to do after a Test?

If you got through the 5 weeks of the Open, congrats. You should be proud of yourself. These are challenging workouts designed to test the…

Selecting Oils for Optimal Health

Fat is one of the body’s most basic building blocks. The average person is made up of between 15 and 30 percent fat. Many of…

Private Coaching, Group Classes or Individualized Program?

Over the last few months, I’ve seen a trend towards controversy in the health & fitness space. This is not new but it has been…

Simple & Practical ways to DETOX your LIFE

Did you know that we expose ourselves to harmful toxins as part of our everyday routines? Environmental toxins are disease causing chemicals and hormonal disruptors….

CrossFit Training & CrossFit Sport

I’ve just had a quick scroll through the CrossFit games recent post on workout 19.3. The comments always make me laugh and I really struggle…

The Best SUGAR to your SWEET

What’s your favorite way to sweeten up a recipe? Maple syrup, honey, white sugar, cane sugar, rice syrup, coconut sap, stevia, xylitol? Some believe that…

Just Do It!

Just Do It! This iconic slogan from Nike could quite possibly be one if the best in the fitness industry. Someone said ‘Let’s do it’…

Should you workout when sore?

It’s Thursday, you’ve hit 3 days in a row at the gym and you’re sore… You look at the workout and you can already feel…

6 Natural Ways to Improve your Sleep

Your ability to function and feel well while you’re awake depends on whether you’re getting enough good quality sleep. If you aren’t getting enough sleep,…

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