Boomers’ muscle atrophy may be slowed
US scientists have furthered their knowledge of age-related muscle atrophy, which they hope will lead to a new drug to decelerate age-related muscle loss. Muscle [...]
Benjamin Franklin’s Secret to Fitness Success
If you know anything about history it’s difficult to ignore the huge impact that Benjamin Franklin had on many of the modern day items we [...]
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Metabolic Measures – Accurate Body Scans at Conan Fitness on 3rd Feb Come to our gym for a DEXA scan! DEXA scans measure your fat, [...]
Article No such thing as ‘healthy obese’ says study
A study following 1,800 Swedish men has found that metabolically healthy obesity does not exist. The men were assessed over a 30-year period, beginning from [...]
Why do we train?
Training is about so much more than just “getting fit” or “losing weight” or at least it should be. As a trainer, I see people [...]
Peak Performance Tip – Knowing when to ‘book’ yourself
Just like making appointments with friends, colleagues, or clients is usually a process that most people are conscious of doing with the rest of their [...]
High-fibre diet in pregnancy may protect child against asthma
One out of every four children in Australia suffers from asthma. New research suggests that eating a high-fibre diet during pregnancy may prevent children from [...]
Small differences make the difference.
As I've matured in my professional career I put more and more emphasis on the small things, which often seems like the basics, to present the greatest opportunity [...]
Eating for one…
The expression ‘eating for two’ may be decidedly appealing for many pregnant women, but is it actually healthy for mother- and baby-to-be? Gaining an excessive [...]
Half a handful for a healthier heart
Nuts are a valuable source of omega-3, fibre, vitamin E, antioxidants and healthy fats; they are also associated with additional health benefits, particularly for the [...]