Nutrition plans have come a long way in recent years as our understanding of nutritional science has evolved. Boxers, in particular, have woken up to the importance of diet in improving their performance in the ring. As a result, nutritionists are now an essential part of a pro boxer’s team. So what do some of…
Protein bars have become the supplement of choice for all kinds of athletes. For many keen sportsmen and women, they have become a regular part of their supplemental regime. But there’s a big difference in the quality of protein bars in the marketplace. The popularity of protein bars is hardly surprising when you consider that…
Christmas is a time when we all over indulge. If you kept up a strict fitness regime until then, then Christmas is when you’re more likely to relax a little and eat exactly what you wanted for a few days. But come January, it’s probably time to take a fresh look at your diet and get…
The Bruce Lee diet is still held up by many in martial arts as an ideal combination of food and diet habits. The rigid controls Lee put on himself, combined with a dedication to his art, ensured his body was in prime physical condition. Famous for groundbreaking movies like Enter the Dragon and Fist of…
Fuelling your body for that gruelling martial arts or cheerleading session is essential. If you don’t have the right fuel in your tank you won’t have the energy to push yourself and achieve your fitness goals, and if you have the WRONG fuel – well, we’ve all been there on the basketball court or Zumba…
Each year a new list of super foods are published, ready to take on the world and help improve health and fitness. In 2014, blueberries could do no wrong. There they were, in every fitness magazine or health website boasting about their antioxidant and vitamin properties. Manuka honey was another one as was coconut oil…
Start date / weight – 1st October 2014 / 10st Current date / weight – 3rd March 2015 / 11st 10lbs Hi, I’m Matt, a social media executive for Insure4Sport. This winter I’ve set myself the challenge of building my strength and general fitness with the aim to be 12kg heavier by April, the start…
When I started this challenge, just over three months ago, I don’t think I realised just how hard it would be to put weight on, but in the right way. Of course I could have piled two stone on very easily by eating three or four ‘junk’ meals each day, and doing little to no…
It’s been nearly a month since I last wrote about my challenge and I’m pleased to announce that things are going really well. My fitness has vastly improved in the last four weeks, which I think is down to setting myself regular targets to beat, and being motivated to achieve them and by pushing myself…
