This Weeks Top Tip

According to the Chinese the body is divided into two halves, Yin and Yang.

They believe that there needs to be a perfect balance between the two for optimal health and wellness.

If you ever experience twitching or muscular cramps in the right side of your body this is an indication of a potassium deficiency.

If you ever experience it in your left side, this is a magnesium deficiency.

Both of these minerals are at complete ends of the spectrum - Potassium is an energizing mineral, otherwise known as a Yang product and Magnesium is a relaxant; a Yin product.

So if you're someone who has regular twitching of the eye or cramping of the calf take a note of which side it is and take the appropriate action.

A Big Thank You

I've come to the end of my Haiti Appeal and I'd like to say a huge thank you for all of you who have helped and donated in some way.

Together we have managed to raise £155.00

Thank You for all your support

This Weeks Top Tip

When purchasing fruit at the supermarket you need to look for the following numbers to ensure a healthy option.

Conventional Grown Fruit Labels - Begin with a 4

Organically Grown Fruit Labels - Begin with a 9

GMO Grown Fruit Labels - Begin with an 8

Unfortunately manufactures will not state whether their fruit is genetically grown or not and the only way of telling is by this little number.

Launch of New Article

Hello and good morning.

Today is the day of the release of my new article -
"Want To Lose 8lbs In 21 Days? I'll Show You How"

For a copy of the article please drop me a line and I can email it across to you.

c.hall@instructor.net

This Weeks Top Tip

It's time for change... An exercise program is only as good as it takes for the body to adapt.

When it comes to resistance training the body will adapt to the rep ranges first and can take as little as 6-8 workouts.

In regards to CV training it takes the body between 6-8 weeks for muscular adaptations to reach their peak. After this you need to move on and try something else.

I come across so many people who stick to the same workouts for months at a time and then start to complain when they aren't seeing results.

For the next 3 weeks try changing things up a little and watch your results sore to the next level.

Haiti Aid Appeal

As from tomorrow I'll be working over the next two weeks to try and raise as much money as possible for the Haiti Appeal. I'll be donating 100% of my session cost towards the appeal for anyone new who decides to train with me between these dates: 8th Feb - 21 Feb.

The money will go towards a fantastic cause in helping to relieve the suffering. For those of you who haven't yet donated please visit the link below and give whatever money you can. Thank you!

 http://www.dec.org.uk

Together we can help make the world better place

This Weeks Top Tip

The first 30 grams of protein you consume in a day, will aid the liver in detoxification.

The second 30 grams of protein you consume will help support the immune system.

If you're someone who's struggling to put on muscle mass or gets a cold every time they step outdoors then I'd strongly recommend you take a look at how much protein your consuming a day.
As this can be a limiting factor to your success.

Aim for at least 60 grams before noon.

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When it comes to fruit, the thinner the skin the lower the Glycemic Index.

Consuming blueberries or blackberries prior to training will help to keep blood sugar levels stable and maintain mental focus.

Fruits like bananas or oranges are best consumed post workout when the body is better equipped to handle the larger sugar surges for assistance in it’s recovery

Success Story #1 - The No Carb Miracle

I was recently talking to a colleague of mine about fat loss and the methods I employee to help clients become leaner. She seemed both interested and impressed and was having difficulty herself losing fat off 'problem areas'.
I offered to help and gave some advice on how to speed things up.
From taking her Biosignature profile it was clear her body wasn't metabolising carbohydrates well nor utilising insulin sufficiently - as a result she was carrying excess body fat around the 'love handles'(supra iliac) and on her back, just below the shoulder blades (subscapular)
I recommended she cut out all carbs and increase her intake of protein, fats and vegetables for the next 14 days.
Well, we're now 13 days in and here are the results:
                                                                               Day 0 - 33% body fat

                                                         27mm on Subscapular

                                                        18.8mm on Supra iliac

                                                Day 8 - 23mm on Subscapluar

                                                             14.2mm on Supra iliac

                                   Day 13 - 30% body fay

                                                            19.4 on Subscapular

                                                         13.8 on Supra iliac

After only 13 days she had dropped 3% body fat with a 8.2mm drop on the subscapular and 5.6mm on the supra iliac.

This Week's Top Tip

A 2% drop in hydration levels, equates to a 12% drop in total body strength

Use this formula (0.044litres X body weight in kgs) to calculate the amount of water you need to stay hydrated for the day.