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Build-a-breakfast meal generator
Wondering what to whip up for breakfast? While I’m an unwavering fan of overnight oats and fruit, some of you may like to start the day with a bit of variation. Let the spinning wheel decide on a nutritious, balanced breakfast for you! Click the button once to select a… Read more⇢
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Tips for starting and ending your day well (and 2 positive habits to adopt!)
Structure is good, and it follows then that having some consistent morning and evening rules (and sticking to them!) is an excellent way to give structure to your day. Here are the ones that I try to stick to. Morning When you wake up and don’t plan on falling back… Read more⇢
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The essential beginners’ guide to the wonderful all-body workout, rowing
Is rowing about to glide up the fitness popularity standings? Arguably one of the most underrated gym machines, the rower gives your legs, back, biceps and cardiovascular system a superb workout. And the sport of rowing, out on the river, is a glorious way to gain fitness. Rowers are extremely… Read more⇢
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The ultimate protein-rich, low-fat shopping list
A diet with the right blend of carbohydrates, high levels of protein and low in saturated fat will give you the energy needed for your workouts. By starting the day with a breakfast of overnight oats with fruit, you can blast past the recommended five fruit and vegetable minimum daily… Read more⇢
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Lucozade? Electrolytes? Make your own sports drink
Sports drinks can be an effective part of your performance-boosting arsenal, but it’s important to know which type your body needs. There are three broad categories, distinguished by ingredients such as the amount of sugary content included. So, now we know the essentials, here are some recipes for making each… Read more⇢
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Learn to lift heavy weights without being a mass monster
When it comes to strength, size can be deceptive. Professional bodybuilder Dorian Yates pushed his muscles to failure not to win any powerlifting competition; those painful final few reps were all about breaking down muscle tissue so it grew back even mightier. Strength was a byproduct of his efforts. Here’s… Read more⇢
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Avocado milkshake with apricots and prunes
What I really like about this ‘shake – besides its deliciousness – is it uses ingredients that many people eat only rarely, and so is a great way to get a broader range of vitamins into your diet. A second positive is how the almost savoury taste of the avo… Read more⇢
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Fresh and fragrant three-bean salad
It’s testament to the power of raw ingredients that the handful of items pictured below become such a flavoursome salad when combined together. This recipe requires no cooking; it really is just natural goodness. Three-bean salad is a dish that just feels supremely healthy! It will leave you full (thanks… Read more⇢
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60g protein lunch: cheesy omelette with sardines and spinach
Excellent as a post-workout lunch that gives your muscles the protein they need to rebuild stronger, this meal is effectively two in one, with part a) omelette and bread and b) the sardines, spinach and mushrooms making up the second part of the meal. Ingredients Instructions Prepare the omelette mixture… Read more⇢
