Fitness and Nutrition

There is absolutely no need to avoid or fear certain types of foods.

This week, I want to address flexible dieting and protein shakes.

If I had $5,000 for every time I was asked if someone can burn fat and build muscle simultaneously, I would probably be a rich guy.

Last week alcohol and bodybuilding was discussed. This week is somewhat of a continuation.

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL), dubbed the biggest party in sport, just concluded in Guyana and some of the biggest alcoholic beverage companies in the Caribbean partnered with the Amazon Warriors.

In this week’s column, we will discuss the benefits of green tea and tips to get rid of love handles.

Have you ever weighed yourself before and then after a workout?

This week we will continue to look at nutrition, exploring some foods which will fuel your workouts and along with the exercises, aid in your fitness efforts.

Last week’s column debunked the myth of spot reduction in problem areas.

As part of my July-August series, let me challenge a myth that always sees the light of day at this time of the year: spot reduction.

Exercising is important in life for health of mind and body, but there are also other things that are just as equally if not even more important.

‘Summer’ or the July/August holidays, as we know it, is here.

There might be times in your fitness journey when you get to a stage where the only thing moving is you.

As we discussed food last week, let us stay on topic.

We all know that a glass or two of red wine may lead to an interesting evening, but what other foods can we incorporate into our lives if we wish to increase our mood and libido?

If you have been around fitness circles for any length of time, you are probably no stranger to the infamous ‘summer cut’.

In last week’s column, I dealt with how a lack of sleep can affect one’s fitness goals.

According to gym lore, you should train at least three times a week if you want to gain muscle or build strength.

Using the same weights or machines can become monotonous and boring and nothing kills an exercise regime like monotony.

Are you looking to lose a few extra pounds and start the day with energy?