Archive for October, 2009
Like Fast Food?
Sunday, October 18th, 2009After watching this video (below) I am sure your opinion on fast food might change.
Just think of the pressure your putting on your body to digest that burger!
Keep it Fresh
Gavin
Smoothie
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Muscle-building berry banana mint smoothie
Minty fresh muscle
Ingredients
250g frozen berries
1 large banana
2-3 fresh mint leaves
250ml unsweetened apple juice
The Benefits
Berries –
- Low Glycemic Index (GI) for steady energy release
- Low on fat
- Rich in phytochemicals that fight cell-damaging free radicals.
Bananas and apples –
- Full of vitamin C, which helps your muscles recover quicker after the gym.
Mint –
- A source of omega 3 fatty acids, which can help your body process protein and prevent muscle deterioration.
Tasty stuff that helps that lean muscle grow!!!!
Enjoy
Gav
Boost your bench press
Tuesday, October 6th, 20094 ways to be the Big Mac of the bench press
1 Stabilise your back
Do 2 sets of seated horizontal row prior to your bench session. This will work your back on the same plane of motion and allow greater stability.
2 Squeeze your glutes
By tightening your glutes during your bench press you will stabilise your body and help transfer extra power from your legs and lower body through your core and to the CHEST.
3 Get a grip
Have your hands in the double-overhand grip on the bar; take your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. If you go any narrower the triceps will take more of the strain, and as they are a smaller muscle it will therefore limit lifting strength.
4 Don’t forget to breathe
Take a big, deep breath as the bar is lowered and exhale when you push the bar up. By expanding the chest cavity, the bar has less distance to travel before you can push it up again.
Use these tips to take full advantage of your chest and show off to your mates.
Right, I think its time to hit the bench!!
Gavin
Four Grain Muesli Recipe
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Muesli is an ideal healthy breakfast option as it’s an amazing source of sustainable energy from the slow-burning, complex carbohydrates, also with loads of trace vitamins and minerals and with it being minimally processed it completely makes the grade of “whole food”. Depending on the recipe, the healthy benefits of muesli include:
- Rich in Fibre
- Wholegrain
- Sustained energy from the complex carbs
- Fruit
- Cholesterol controlling abilities
This Muesli recipe uses four grains as well as dried fruit and nuts and seeds to make a deliciously healthy breakfast!
What’s in it?
1 cup medium or thick rolled oats/oat flakes (can be toasted)
1 cup rolled rye flakes
1 cup rolled triticale / or bran flakes
1 cup rolled wheat flakes
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or sliced/slivered almonds
1/4 cup whole flaxseeds or flaxseed meal
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup raisins
Directions
Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl. Transfer to an airtight container. If storing for longer periods, consider keeping the cereal in the freezer or refrigerator.
Cold Muesli Instructions: (my favourite) Soak 1/4 cup Muesli in 1/2 cup yogurt, milk, soy milk or fruit juice for 5-10 minutes. 1 serving.
Hot Muesli Instructions: Add 1/4 cup Muesli to 1/4 cup water, milk or soy milk and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. You can also microwave Muesli in a large bowl on high for 3-5 minutes, stirring once halfway through. 1 serving.
Lovely healthy stuff, enjoy!!
Gavin