You should try it, really, it’s quite invigorating! Here’s why… Short term cold exposure leads to increased metabolic rate and increased use of fat as a fuel. Activate brown fat cells – these are the fat cells which burn other fat cells. Cold water improves your immunity. Depression – Studies have shown 2-3 minute showers […]
Jun
1
How Michael Phelps eats 12,000 calories a day
How does Michael Phelps consume 12000 kcal per day and be in such athletic shape. If the caloric load of competitive swimming is only 860 kcal per hour? This was the question Nasa materials scientist Ray Cronise asked himself as he pondered his own weight loss. The answer is Thermodynamics – water is 24x more thermally conductive […]
Apr
11
Improve Performance with Respiration Training
Firstly we need to understand that the respiratory muscles serve two purposes; Deliver oxygenated blood to tissues Stabilise the spine and maintain postural alignment Respiratory muscles include the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, obliques, intercostal muscles and pelvic floor. All work together in unison to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues and maintain postural alignment. […]
Feb
15
Can body language effect our physiology?
I wanted to share this TED talk from Harvard researcher Amy Cuddy. Amy specialises in a social science called nonverbals (also known as body language) http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html We all know that our body language has a powerful effect on our communication with others and how we are perceived. But did you know that our body language […]
Jan
22
Pan Grilled Chicken Breast on Rocket & Spinach
Ingredients: Free range organic chicken breasts x 2 1/2 medium sliced red onion 1-2 cloves garlic Baby spinach and/or rocket Salt, pepper and paprika Olive oil (or coconut oil for a higher smoking point) Method: Heat pan to medium high heat, add […]
Jan
22
Baked Salmon, Asparagus & Broccoli
Ingredients: Wild Alaskan Salmon (sainsbury’s) Aspargus Broccoli Spring Onion Ginger Olive oil Lemon or orange juice (freshly squeezed) Salt, pepper & dill Method: Salmon: Pre heat oven to 180-200c. Place salmon on tin foil lined oven tray. Season with freshly squeezed […]