Mastering Time Management & Productivity for Peak Business Performance
Written by Daine McDonald (Founder of CHFI) As a founder, CEO or manager, you are going to have a lot of work and responsibility on your plate depending on what stage of your business you are in. I remember back in 2011 I brought on my first full time employee and the feeling I had […]
Understanding Reverse Dieting
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) What exactly is reverse dieting? Reverse dieting is basically when you have a slow and gradual increase in calories to ensure that you do not overwhelm your impaired metabolic capacity and gain back a lot of weight. When the body experiences a slow and gradual […]
The Science Behind Building Strength
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) No matter what your goal is, anyone training with weights should be striving to get stronger! Strength is defined as the ability to exert force against a load or resistance. It is the quality upon which all other motor qualities are built. A good strength […]
5 Ways Excess Sugar Can Slow Down Fat Loss
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) In recent years there has been a shift in the fitness industry from focusing mainly on insulin, macros, and nutrient timing to focusing mostly on protein and caloric intake. As long as you create an energy deficit and hit the minimal protein threshold, it doesn’t […]
Top Tips For Achieving Your New Year’s Resolutions
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. The new year often feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to change bad habits and establish new […]
Debunking the Phrase, “No Pain, No Gain”
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) No matter if you are training a newbie client or a seasoned athlete, your number one priority should be that their health is considered in every decision you make. Yes as a coach you are hired to challenge them but not to breaking point. Not only […]
Breaking Down the Cliche “Eat Better” Resolution
Written by Astrid Naranjo (Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian) As the year comes to a close, there’s one question that always comes up in conversation, “What’s your New Year’s resolution?”. The more cliché ones (exercise, eat better, lose weight etc.) are frequently mentioned, and it’s becoming more and more popular to simply not have or […]
The Impact of Footwear on the Squat & Deadlift
Did you know that the shoes your client wears can REALLY impact your client’s lifts? Let’s use the barbell back squat as an example used by lifters in strength training. The barbell squat is typically performed using standard sports shoes or specifically designed weightlifting shoes, although there is an increasing number of lifters who prefer […]
Top Tips for Effective Study
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) 2020 has been a year of great change and the coronavirus pandemic has introduced and mainstreamed many changes into our lives in such a quick space of time, namely, the way we work, study and interact with other people. Just to get through day-to-day we have […]
Excessive Fatigue & Its Effect Muscle Growth
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) In past blogs we’ve covered how muscle fibers need to be exposed to sufficient mechanical loading to stimulate hypertrophy. We also discussed how muscle damage and metabolic stress do not directly contribute to stimulating hypertrophy but tend to occur as a by-product of mechanical loading, […]
Are There “Good” & “Bad” Foods?
Written by Astrid Naranjo (Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian) Are there good and bad foods? The short answer is… Single food items or single nutrients aren’t inherently good or bad for health. Now, the idea that some foods are inherently good while others are inherently bad has unfortunately become a well-accepted belief under the society’s […]
Good Sportsmanship as a Physique Athlete
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) Being a physique athlete is no different to being an athlete of any other sport; meaning – being a good sportsman is crucial. The choice made by athletes to engage in sportsmanlike behavior depends in essence on how the sport is structured by coaches, fans and […]
