Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC, informally called afterburn) is a measurably increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity intended to erase the body’s “oxygen deficit.” In historical context the term “oxygen debt” was popularized to explain or perhaps attempt to quantify anaerobic energy expenditure, particularly as regards lactic acid/lactate metabolism; […]
It is now known that muscle is the single biggest driver of our metabolism, accounting for a staggering 66% of the body’s metabolic action. Aside from muscle mass, the other two main influences on your metabolic processes are nutrition (12%) and exercise (17%). To get the body you want and deserve, you must perform resistance […]
In this age of information and so-called Insta Fitness “Experts” there is so much B.S. around when it comes to burning body fat. While methods and ideas change all the time we thought we’d take the moral high-ground and give you the facts. Please understand, this info is not the latest “get skinny fast” gimmick, […]
Anyone who has been gym recently, has surely come-across/tripped-over someone rolling around (literally) on the ground with a foam roller So, what is this about? Well, by rolling over your muscles, you are essentially giving yourself a massage. In exercise-science terms, this is known as self-myofascial release – aka. relieving tension in your muscles without having to fork out […]
What to eat and how much to eat for optimum health and for your ideal body shape and size. It can all seem a little confusing and an overwhelming area to explore. Right now you could pick up a book that says to eat bucket-loads of carbohydrates as they are essential for energy and beside […]
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