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.
Semaglutide, fat loss and muscle maintenance
If you’re taking semaglutide but don't strength train, you risk losing muscle as well as fat. Just like losing weight without medication, taking steps to maintain muscle is crucial to ensure you lose fat, not just overall weight.
Over 40? You probably need more protein
Protein plays a part in just about every bodily process and is a key macronutrient in the human diet that should be ingested daily by everyone to maximise healthy functioning of the body.
The myth of the body type classification
Based on the somatotype theory, everyone is an ectomorph, mesomorph or endomorph. A combination of several factors including DNA, ethnic heritage, lifestyle and exercise determine our body type, not a largely debunked theory.
Should I be taking a creatine supplement?
There is a lot of buzz about creatine. Some of the benefits that are talked about are science-based, whilst others require further research. So what’s the truth and is there a benefit to taking a regular creatine supplement.