As a keen gym enthusiast, I have always been intrigued about the importance of great nutrition. I have also became completely miffed by some people’s attitude towards the food they eat to fuel their body. I see gym rats absolutely smash it in the gym, pay a considerable amount of attention to their form, be methodical about the number of reps they aim for and are insanely strict regarding rest time between sets. These same people have little idea of the food that would be most beneficial for their fitness, muscle recovery and growth - The primary purpose of their training program! ‘Muscle does not grow in the gym, muscle grows in the kitchen!’. It makes obvious sense, but the food you eat during your training programme, whether it is for strength, hypotrophy or endurance makes the largest impact on your progression. You may be forgiven if you skip leg day, but you will never out train poor nutrition! It has been well documented that daily consumption of meat, egg...
Hi there! My name is Shaun. I am a qualified PT & I have a passion for managing mental health with the aid of fitness and nutrition. I deem this method more advanced than any medication on the market. Life can be hectic! I work full time while raising my family so I understand finding time for a healthy lifestyle can be demanding, this sometimes allows anxiety to rear its ugly head. However, the rewards of exercise and nutrition can literally be a life saver when it is treated as a priority!