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HEALTH & FITNESS BLOG
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Physical Activity
How much physical activity is enough??? How much physical activity is enough? This is a question I get asked all the time... so here’s the answer! Generally (yes, everyone will be a little different), provided you’re [...]
Anabolic Steroids
ANABOLIC STERIODS The good and the bad. Suprise, suprise, Anabolic Steroids actually work... that's why they’re banned in sport and are (C1 rated) illegal. They are so effective and addictive - you feel [...]
Progressive Overload
Progressive Overload: What is it and why everyone should be using it. If you find yourself going into the gym and doing a new workout every session, you’re neglecting a crucial aspect of long term [...]
Five tips for Fat Loss, whilst maintaining Muscle Mass.
Five tips for Fat Loss, whilst maintaining Lean Body Mass. Weight loss & Fat Loss - terms we all know well. Whether you’re wanting to lose weight for improved athletic performance, overall health or [...]
National Diabetes Week
National Diabetes Week is upon us again! As Cutting Edge’s resident Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) I’m here to fill you in on how using exercise interventions can benefit those who are Prediabetic or are [...]
Alcohol, Weight Loss & Performance.
What you need to know about Alcohol I think it's time to discuss the big elephant in the room- Alcohol or Ethyl Alcohol for the science nerds out there. When people come to me to [...]
How Nutrition Meets Personal Training
Getting the Best Bang for your Buck: How Nutrition Meets Personal Training It’s a common misperception that nutrition consultations and personal training sessions are two separate disciplines. While some believe body composition can be improved [...]