We all have “states” that we live in. That could be happy or sad, euphoric or depressed, energised or tired, positive or negative, empowered or disempowered, focussed or distracted, grateful or ungrateful, and the list goes on. What state do you live in? From...
The simplest way to give you perspective about how a professional cyclist fuels their body is to compare them to a formula one car. You don’t put normal unleaded petrol in a formula one car and expect it to perform at its best. The...
Tour Trivia – Did You Know? Cyclists can burn 123,900 calories over the course of the Tour 486,000 pedal strokes are taken per rider at 90 rpm The average rider will wear out 3 bike chains during the race 792 tyres will be used...
You may be wondering just how much one of those bikes cost on the Tour de France? It may surprise you to know that some bikes can cost more than the car you’re driving! That’s right, the majority of bikes on Tour cost in...
On 1 July 1903, 60 pioneers set out on their bicycles from Montgeron. After six mammoth stages (Nantes – Paris, 471 km!), only 21 “routiers”, led by Maurice Garin, arrived at the end of this first epic stage of the first Tour de France. Having...
This month’s challenge is built around the Tour de France using a stationery exercise bike. You can play with the settings on your equipment, I’ve included the examples that I use on the bikes in our Studio: King of the mountain challenge. Set the...
Although there are many ways to measure success, happiness and fulfillment, I’d like you to consider these facts. Half of the world’s wealth is controlled by entrepreneurs and businessmen/women making up 1% of the total population. 85% of them are self-made. Every millionaire and...
It’s probably fair to say that, by the end of this article, a number of readers are going to be surprised. There’s certainly a perception that organically grown foods are much healthier and nutritionally better for you, compared to the more conventional farming methods....
One of the keys to success in any body transformation is your nutrition. Yes, exercise is important too, but unless you harness healthy changes to what you eat, you can be left spinning your wheels! Today I want to talk to you about preparation. ...
One of the hardest things you’ll do in your lifetime is work out exactly what you want in life, what your life’s purpose is and what really defines you. I wasn’t crystal clear on my own purpose until I was aged 40! But the...
In a previous blog, I talked about the need to “raise your standards”. How did you go with that exercise? This month’s article goes hand in hand with raising your standards. I want you to think about your daily rituals. What do you do each day? ...
Let me ask you a question. What do you really want to achieve this year? Have you given it some thought? I bet you may have…. around 1 January, am I right? How did you compare this last year with what you set out...
People with anaemia don’t have the usual number of red blood cells carrying oxygen to the vital organs. Although there are many forms of anaemia, the most common results from iron deficiency. When you’re not getting enough iron in your diet or you are...
Protein yields approximately 4 calories per gram, which is the same energy concentration as carbohydrate. The recommended level of protein intake for the general population is 12 to 15% of total daily calories. Therefore, someone consuming 2,000 calories per day has an energy equivalent...
There’s never been a shortage of new diets hitting the market and you’ve all probably heard of Low GI (Glycaemic Index) diets. The low GI diet has received a lot of attention lately as the standard for determining “good” (low GI) carbohydrates versus “bad”...
There has been so much media attention in recent months about the Paleo Diet, and a lot of that hype has been brought about by Celebrity Chef Pete Evans (no relative …that I’m aware of!). Pete has often been criticised in the media for...
A healthy and active lifestyle starts at home. Here’s a few tips to encourage health and fitness lessons that will last a lifetime. 1. Make fitness a top priority. Many kids face the same workout obstacles as adults: Fitness is an afterthought. Creating a...
Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. Nearly 100% of adult men and (non-pregnant) women report some level of caffeine consumption. And about 80% of Australians drink coffee (55% daily; 25% occasionally). Due to its widespread availability and use, both socially...
Want to know the “invisible” secret to being healthy all around? What’s that you say? You had no idea there’s an invisible secret? There absolutely is. Do you ever feel tired all the time? Bloated? Joint pain? Poor skin? Headaches? Aching muscles? ALL of...
3 Ways To Reverse the Aging Clock… Build more muscle. Whether you’re a man or woman, building muscle on your body (and keeping it) will help you stay younger—even as you age. That’s because you naturally lose 1.5kg of muscle every 10 years. Counteract...
You know what foods are good for you… but do you know what foods you should absolutely, never eat? These foods aren’t just artery-clogging… they’re horrible for your overall health and well-being. So do whatever you can to stay clear. 1. Trans-Fat. This is...
Did you know that your body gets exposed to HUNDREDS of toxins every day? If you’ve ever wondered where that headache came from… or why your mood sometimes swings… or why you can’t seem to think clearly, it’s probably because these toxins made their...
Summer is on its way out and Autumn is in. And while it’s a New Year, there still may be a few things lingering from last year that need to be “cleaned up.” With your health it’s easy… what are a few things you can...
7 painless ways to get 25 grams or more of fibre every day Eat your fruit! Get off to a great start by adding fruit, like berries or melon, to your breakfast every day. Plus have it as a snack, add it to...
Confused about fibre? You’re not alone. Not to worry, we’ve got the low-down for you here. We scoured our sources for nutrition and health information and pulled together some great information here for you. Introducing Fibre Fibre is one of those nutritional items that...