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There is nothing wrong with going to the gym day after day for no reason other than to be a bit healthier and with the hope that you may look a bit better after a few weeks but sometimes our motivation can dwindle if we don’t see results fast enough. One way to combat our […]

When writing a battery of fitness tests for my clients I often like to include waist circumference. Whether the client has a weight loss goal or a weight gain goal it can still be applicable and more importantly can be used as a in indicator of health status. What does waist circumference tell us? Simply […]

Trying to maximise your muscle mass whilst dropping body fat can be challenging but not impossible. To maximise your chances of success you need to calculate two things: Your daily calorie goal Your daily protein goal Getting both of these correct will give you the best chance you have at becoming lean without sacrificing your […]

For those of you that don’t know me my name is Jon Bond, I’m a dad, business owner, fitness enthusiast and… I turn 40 in 12 weeks time ( 7th July). I am using these final weeks, before the milestone birthday, to discover whether it’s not too late to get myself into the best shape […]

It’s new year – which means it’s time to think about your resolutions! For many people that involves getting back into working out. Unfortunately, many people live with misapprehensions about fitness regimes and training which can lead to them making mistakes or giving up altogether. Here are six workout and training myths and misconceptions as […]

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Adenosine triphoshate (ATP) is the bodies universal currency for energy. In fact it is the only fuel that the body can use. It is responsible for all muscle contraction, repair and growth of tissues. Structure of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) ATP is comprised of one adenosine molecule and and three phosphate molecules. When one of the phosphate […]

As a fitness professional, it is essential to understand the effects of exercise on the human body.  The following videos describe the short-term effects of exercise on the circulatory and respiratory systems. Effects of exercise on the circulatory system  The effects of exercise on the respiratory system Short-term effects on the circulatory and respiratory […]

The respiratory system is responsible for the intake of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide from the body. The main components  of the respiratory system are the lungs, the diaphragm and the intercostals. The location of the lungs The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity, behind the sternum and the ribcage.  The direction of […]

Our blood carries oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to the body tissues, and waste to be removed from the body. It is composed of the following components. Red blood cells Contains haemoglobin which binds to oxygen. White blood cells Part of our immune system that fights infection. Destroy bacteria and other harmful organisms. Platelets […]