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If you want to go far… Go together. I mean this especially if you’re interested in doing something you’ve never done before, in any endeavor. As a coach myself, I understand the power of being coached. You literally can ‘buy speed‘ with the guidance of an expert who will steer you clear of time wasting … Continued

  While I’d never dispute scientific findings from @mackinpro – the world’s leading expert on protein and muscle metabolism, I know what makes me feel the best. Dr Stu Phillips caused a big stir with his recent evidence based post recommending 1.6g of protein per 1kg of bodyweight. By this calculation, 90g of protein daily … Continued

Fat loss is a lot like waiting for spring… Nothing looks like it’s happening… But beneath the surface, everything is changing. ✨Stay patient. Stay consistent… Even when the scale isn’t moving… Your efforts are taking root 🌱 Of course, if or when you want to throw up your hands in frustration, having someone in your … Continued

Hot flashes? Well, if you need ANOTHER reason to resistance train, here it is… More lean muscle is shown to reduce hot flashes according to this study: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40695-020-00058-9 How do you get more muscle? Resistance training! With declining estrogen levels in the menopause transition, both bone density and muscle mass declines. Resistance training offsets both … Continued