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Many people ask me about the best way to get the optimum results from their cardio.  The most effective that I have found is low intensity cardio, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.  This must be low intensity, because if it is not you run the risk of burning valuable muscle tissue.  I take a thermogenic fat burner, such as Body Effects, Oxy Elite or Thermojet along with Acetyl L-Carnitine, L-Glutamine and a strong black coffee.  Then I walk at a steady pace, keeping my heart rate around the 120bpm which is the optimal fat burning range for my age, for between 45min to 1 hour.  Due to certain circumstances for my last competition I was having to do my cardio in the evening after dinner, before bed.  This also worked well, but my preference is to give my metabolism a good kick start to the day by doing my walk first thing in the morning. The theory behind this working so well is due to the body using up the stored glycogen (energy supply) over night, so by doing cardio at this time with no glycogen stores, the body is going to call on its stored fat to utilize as an energy source.
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I get a lot of comments from customers about how 'all protein tastes terrible anyway', or customers that take it not because they want to, but because they have to. For me my protein shakes are one of my most enjoyable meals of the day.  Gone are the days when protein tasted terrible and you had to hold your nose and pour it down your throat.  The selection available now days is extensive and there are some brilliant tasting proteins available. Some of my favorites as far as tastes and blends goes are Proto Whey, Thermo Burn, MyoFusion and the new Flurry.  Read More

Post training is the critical time to get your supplements correct to benefit the most you possibly can from your workout. Horley's Ice Whey is one of the best post work out Proteins as it is a fast acting Isolate for instant muscle recovery, it also contains some of the highest BCAA's that is on offer in a top quality protein powder.For insulin response, mix this with Horley's Replace, which is a fantastic ratio of carbohydrates to force the protein into the muscles, where you want it.  L-Glutamine and Creatine should also be included for optimum recovery and muscle growth. Vanilla Ice Whey tastes fantastic mixed with the Raspberry Replace! Read More

Many people like to place emphasis on calorie counting for weight loss.  Here I would like to explain why it is a myth and should not be used as a means of weight loss. Read More

L-carnitine is a molecule that occurs naturally in the brain, liver, and kidney. It is also found in supplement form and happens to be one of my personal favorites. Acetyl Carnitine is the more potent form of carnitine and is produced when acetyl choline is combined with carnitine. This combination increases its uptake and ensures the amino is absorbed completely across the blood brain barrier. This produces a very impressive supplement and health product that has many benefits ranging from being a strong anti-oxidant to speeding up reflexes and muscle actions. Its main role in the body and the most exciting part to athletes and people trying to lose fat and build toned muscle is its ability to transport fats and help metabolize foods into energy. Read More