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Concurrent Training – How To Mix Cardio and Resistance Training

When trying to optimise your training, whether for sports performance or body composition, an important consideration is how to implement cardio and resistance training in the same training phase. Training…

Why The ‘Low Carb’ Bootcamp Works So Well

Whats the fastest way to lose body fat in a short period of time? The fastest way to drop body fat in a very short period of time is through…

Should You Care About The Paleo Diet?

One of the most loved and most misunderstood concepts within the world of nutrition is that of the ‘Paleo Diet’. The majority of the general population will not have even…

Twice A Day Arm Workouts with Nick Mitchell

I have been training hard for over twenty years so unless I have had a layoff it takes a lot to get me sore, and yet last night I had…

Nick Mitchell’s explains why eating for fat loss isn’t as hard as it sounds

Nick Mitchell's 4 easy tips on eating for fat loss. I personally get very frustrated with the plethora of eating for fat loss questions that our personal training page is…

The Lowdown on Cardio for Fat Loss

How Effective is Cardio for Weight Loss? At one point or another, we have all implemented some kind of cardio activity when looking to lose fat. Although rapidly increasing cardio…

Sleep and Weight Loss with Nick Mitchell

The subject of sleep and weight loss is an absolutely crucial factor in any so-called health regime. Sleep is one of the key non-negotiables to optimal health, performance, and physical…

Women's Health

Part 1: 5 Ways Women are Better than Men

When it comes to pushing the envelope in the gym, women beat men hands down. Once a woman passes the beginner stage of training and they start to learn how to…

Nick Mitchell’s Top Refeed Rules

‘Cheat Meals’ or ‘Refeeds’ is a subject that many who embark on a strict diet plan can quite often get confused. What on earth is a refeed? When is a…