My Blog.
A collection of useful information, thoughts and observations to provide some inspiration, guidance and advice as you take your own steps to becoming a stronger, healthier you. If you have a suggestion for a topic, or would like to know more about something I’ve written, why not get in touch.
Training and nutrition during Ramadan
From the limited daily intake of essential nutrients, to the sub-optimal recovery conditions, training and nutrition during Ramadan can be a challenge, so you’ll need to make some adjustments.
Managing menopause through your diet
While greater awareness of menopause is growing, there is still a widespread lack of understanding of how to manage menopause symptoms. As well as HRT and regular exercise, one other area to consider is your diet.
Regular exercise as effective as TRT in older men
A randomised controlled trial focused on men between the ages of 50 and 70 has found that Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) does not provide any additional benefits to that of regular exercise.
How much we eat vs. how much we need
Calories measure how much energy is contained in food or drink. The widely accepted rule of thumb is to eat 2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 calories for men, but age can drastically influence how calories affect weight.