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articles section
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Key
information
Listen
to me on LBC radio discussing metabolic typing, EFT and exercise
- Download the Pod cast
I appeared
on London broadcast radio for a 45 minutes phone in. Listen to me
discuss metabolic typing ,
exercise
and Emotional freedom
technique (EFT).
Metabolic
typing.
Read
a basic overview of metabolic typing theory
Emotional
freedom technique (EFT).
Read
about this powerful method and follow a link to watch an introductory
video EFT.
Four
areas of exercise.
I classify
exercise as being made up from four ain type of activities. These
are aerobic
training, resistance
training, core
training and flexibility
training.
Let me detail these for you in this article.
Periodization
- The key to exercise success.
Read
about the basic
theory of periodization. This is an important exercise safely
and a must read for any keen exerciser.
Every
diet explained!
In
this article I outline the pros and cons of almost every major diet
out there. Read this to understand why you see such contradiction
in the advice given and which ones can be respected and which cannot.
Metabolic
typing
Metabolic
typing.
Metabolic
typing.
Read
a basic overview of metabolic typing theory
Metabolic
typing video
Watch
me as I discuss the basic principles of metabolic typing in this
five minute video. Download the full pod cast directly to your Ipod
or computer for free if you want to watch the full 30 minute discussion.
Hair
tissue mineral analysis and metabolic typing.
Read
about how using a hair analysis reveals what is happening within
your body at tissue level and what this means for achieving results.
Metabolic
typing and food rotation.
In
this article I outline how to ensure you have a certain level of
variety within your diet. This is important as the body does not
respond too well to eating the same food day in day out. In the
article I explain a 2 day rotation system which will ensure you
supply your body with a good mixture of nutrients.
An
example of a metabolic typing diet plan.
Discover
what a metabolic typing diet plan looks like and why this is so
important for your success
The
metabolic typing test
Look
at some of the examples questions from the actual metabolic typing
analysis. These questions are used to determine your exact nutritional
needs.
An example Metabolic typing report
Read
through an example metabolic typing report to understand what you
receive back from the metabolic typing test
What
is a metabolic type?
This
article explains what is meant by the definition a metabolic type
and what it means for you.
Metabolic
typing and your ideal fuel mix
Discover
how metabolic typing is related to the amount of protein, carbs
and fat you should eat at each meal.
Metabolic
typing history and evolution.
Read
about how the science of metabolic typing evolved and progressed
over the last 80 years.
The Principles and approach of Metabolic
typing.
Read
a message form William Wolcott about the principles of how Metabolic Typing approaches health and getting results.
The
scientific basis of metabolic typing
A look
at the underlying scientific theory of metabolic typing.
Metabolic
typing - Article published on PT on the net.
Read
my article on metabolic typing written for personal
training on the net, the leading education facility for personal
trainers the world over. This is a little scientific but good for
the committed learner.
EFT
and the mind
Beliefs and mind analysis.
Learn more about the indepth beliefs analysis I use with my clients to identify weak areas and blocks in their mind set. Learn how the mind works in relation to achieving your health and fitness goals.
Emotional
freedom technique (EFT).
Read
about this powerful method and follow a link to watch an introductory
video EFT.
Emotional freedom technique (EFT) tapping demonstration.
Watch me guide you through a few round of EFT in this short video. Use this exact sequence to resolve negative emotions. This video is even more effective if you follow along and apply it to a real emotion you feel currently.
Uses
of Emotional freedom technique (EFT).
Read
how EFT can be applied to a whole host of issues from weight loss
to sports performance and physical pain to phobias.
Emotional freedom technique (EFT) for weight loss - An article for
personal trainers and working with their clients.
This
article was written for PT on the net, the leading information web
site for personal trainers all over the world. In the article I
detail the mind, EFT and some strategies for working with clients
to achieve results.
Fake thin people.
LSome people are what I describe as a Fake thin person. There are five types of fake thin people, read the article to discover each type and to understand about how they affcet you.
False pleasure versus true pleasure and emotional eating.
Learn to identify the discrete differences between a false pleasure and a true pelasure and how this can be the key in breaking emotional eating patterns.
Goals
questionnaire - Download the form and listen to me discuss it
Define
your goals and begin to discover the underlying motivation behind
your goals.
Emotional
freedom technique influences questionnaire
What
possible influences could be preventing you achieving your goals.
answer these questions to identify what blocks may need to be removed
using EFT.
Law
of attraction
The
law of attraction os a great theory which states what we think will
become our reality. Use this simple exercise to increase your thoughts
to attract good things rather than bad things.
Psychological
reversal - The block to achieving your goal.
Learn
about this phenomenon which will halt you in your tracks when it
comes to achieving your goals.
The
psychology of exercise.
Do
not let your mind beat you when it come stop exercise. Instead use
these techniques to control you mind.
Volunteers wanted for my new mind change programme.
I am looking for people to help me test my new book and mind change programme on the differences between how people in amazing shape think compared to those in poor shape.
Exercise,
periodization and sports training
Four
areas of exercise.
I classify
exercise as being made up from four ain type of activities. These
are aerobic
training, resistance
training, core
training and flexibility
training. Let me detail these for you in this article.
Exercise
in a nutshell
Read
about how to do exercise in an article that is to the point.
The Fitness Profile Test - Defining and measuring fitness.
Read
about the fitness profile measurement system. A comprehensive exercise testing system that allows you to compare every aspect of fitness and form a complete impression of the body. Read the article to understand how and why this is needed and the different aspects of fitness.
Measuring
exercise and performance.
Learn
how to measure and keep track of the results you are getting from
your fitness programme.
Effective
exercise for healthy weight loss in your own home.
Fantastic
ways to exercise to lose weight within the comfort of your home
Effective
exercise for healthy weight loss using a gym.
Fantastic
ways to exercise to lose weight within a gym.
Ten
common errors in the gym part one
Read
the five most common exercise mistakes made by almost everyone.
Ten
common errors in the gym part two
Read
the next five most common mistakes and learn how to avoid them
Simple Fitness Tests
Complete these easy to do Fitness Tests
Exercise Fundamentals - Part 1 - The 6 types of Exercise
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types?
Exercise Fundamentals - Part 2 - The 6 types and Your Goals
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types in a way to achieve your goals?
Exercise Fundamentals - Part 3 - Which types are you doing currently?
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Which types are you doing?
Periodization
Periodization
- The key to exercise success.
Read
about the basic theory of periodization. This is an important exercise
safely and a must read for any keen exerciser.
Are
you exercising but not getting fitter?
So
many people exercise but do not actually get fitter each week. Read
about how you can avoid this situation.
Aerobic
training
Aerobic
training.
Begin
to understand the importance of rating how hard the exercise feels
and why you must get it at the right levels for long term success.
Learning
to run
Read
my popular article and follow the plan to learn how to run in just
a few weeks
Aerobic
training session
Follow this plan for a short and sharp jogging session.
Aerobic Training Interval basics - Video
Follow this video to understand the basics of aerobic training.
Aerobic Training Interval basics part 2 - Video
Follow this video to understand more basics techniques of aerobic training.
Flexibility
training
Active Stretching Video
Follow along with this active stretching video.
Active
stretching programme
Active
stretching is a very powerful technique that prepares you for the
day and/or exercise session ahead.
Static
stretching
The
more traditional form of stretching is vital for adopting perfect
posture and preventing injuries.
Overhead Squat Test
Take this simple test and follow the interpretation given. A failure to complete this test will provide limitations in both general life and for more advanced training concepts.
Resistance
training
Resistance
training basics
In
this article I outline the major principles of resistance training
and how it can really benefit you.
How
to develop muscle and muscle tone
Let
me outline the best way to build muscles and develop muscle tone.
The different Types of Resistance Training - Part 1
Understand the different ways resistance training can be performed and the unique benefits each type brings.
The different Types of Resistance Training - Part 2
Understand more of the different ways resistance training can be performed, the unique benefits they bring and how they can fit together within a training programme.
Resistance Training combination session
Follow this plan to combine many of the different types of resistance training into a single session.
Squat
Read about the squat exercise, it's benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.
Lunge
Read about the lunge exercise, it's benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.
Core
training
The
core - Flatten your stomach, stop back pain and increase strength
Let
me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce
pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.
Core
activation programme
Follow
this programme to awaken the deep core muscles.
The
core - How to flatten your stomach and end back pain
Let
me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce
pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.
Core
contraction video
Watch me take you through how to contract the core muscles.
Core
activation routine video
Watch me take you through some exercises to wake up and reactivate the core musculature.
Other
topics
Preventing
falls
Learn
how exercise strategies can prevent falling in the vast majority
of people.
The
psychology of exercise.
Do
not let your mind beat you when it come stop exercise. Instead use
these techniques to control you mind.
Sports
supplements
All
you need to know about the main two sports supplements - Protein
shakes and creatine.
Breathing
technique
Do
you breathe correctly? Most people do not. Learn how to do it and
why you should.
Free exercise groups London
Join one of my free exercise groups here in London. Come join me on the Athletics track or the touch rugby field.
Rugby
fitness training
This
article discuses all aspect of Rugby fitness training. i am author
of the book Rugby fitness training: A twelve month conditioning programme. For more information on this visit my other web site Rugby
fitness training .com
Nutrition
Milk - How it affects your body fat
Following on from my appearance on the BBC 1 Breakfast show where I gave the pro's and con's to milk. Read my personal views on how it affects your body fat.
Calories - Calorie counting and weight loss myths
This article was written after weight wacthers decided to drop their points system. It discusses calories and the model of alorie cuttign for weight loss.
The six types of hunger - Which ones affect you?
Most people think that hunger is hunger. On closer examination you will find that there are six types of hunger. It is very important for you to be aware which ones are affecting you because you will need to behave differently depending what is happening within the body. Read the article to find out more.
Blood Sugar testing
This simple measurement tool allows you to identify if you are letting an internal stressor such a low blood sugar affect your health. The article also discusses high blood sugar and diabetes and how blood sugar in general affects results.
Five "healthy" foods that make you fat
Many of the foods we view as healthy actually make you fat. This is the reason almost 7 in 10 people are overweight. Take a look at some of the most troublesome foods that are probably within your diet.
Food sensitivities type 1- 4 and the MRT Test
Food sensitivities spell disaster within the body. Type 4 sensitivities are both subtle and difficult to identify. Read the article for an overview of the main types of adverse food reactions within the body and to learn about how the MRT test aids identification of these.
Adrenal Stress Indicator test.
Stress causes havoc within the body. Stress comes from either an external source e.g. emotions, or from internal pathways, e.g. low blood sugar, parasites, food sensitivities. This combined stress causes havoc within the body
One way it does this is by fatiguing the adrenal glands from over stimulus. Take the adrenal stress indicator test to see how fatigued your body is at the moment.
Hair tissue mineral analysis.
Read about how using a hair analysis reveals what is happening within your body at tissue level and what this means for achieving results.
Adrenal fatigue and hormone profile test.
Learn about how adrenal fatigue and the steroid hormone pathway may hold the answer for why you cannot lose body fat. the article discusses how you can test both functions and the implications this may hold for your body
Metabolic assessment and liver function test.
Learn about how your liver can be tested to see if it is overloaded and also the other elements of digestive and oxidative stress that can be tested for in the metabolic assessment profile.
Gut function and mucosal barrier test.
Learn about how the importance of your digestive tract and how to support it. the article discusses the mucosal barrier test which gives you an insight into current guy health.
Food rotation.
In this article I outline how to ensure you have a certain level of variety within your diet. This is important as the body does not respond too well to eating the same food day in day out. In the article I explain a 2 day rotation system which will ensure you supply your body with a good mixture of nutrients.
Better and worse approach to nutrition.
In this article I outline the Better or worse attitude you should adopt if you want to enjoy achieving your health and fitness goals. this liberating approach is a must read for anyone who wants to achieve a health goal without feeling restricted.
Every diet explained!
In this article I outline the pros and cons of almost every major diet out there. Read this to understand why you see such contradiction in the advice given and which ones can be respected and which cannot.
Food intolerances
Eating foods your body is sensitive towards can cause havoc and prevent you achieving your goals. Read about this issue and how you can takes steps to preventing this becoming a block to your success.
Fats
Fats is the most mis understood area of nutrition. Read about the why conventional wisdom is far from the only view on fat.
How many good meals a week do you need for results.
How many meal must you get right every week to get results? The article discusses why it is more likely to be your breakfast rather than that meal out on a saturday that stops you getting results.
Signs that your nutritional needs have changed
Your nutritional needs can change and this must be accounted for if you want results. Read about how you can spot this.
Hunger - How to control it and why you need to.
What you should do if you suffer from being hungry much of the time.
I am never hungry - what this means for you and your health
what to do if you never really find yourself hungry.
Your body shape and it's implications on weight loss
Learn about how your body shape has implications on how to attempt to lose weight.
Fat storage patterns and the effect on weight loss.
Where you store your fat has implications on your food cravings and how you should approach losing fat.
Sports supplements
All you need to know about the main two sports supplements - Protein shakes and creatine.
Supplements
Learn about the whole issue of supplements and how they affect your body and what you should and shouldn't be taking.
What is healthy food?
What is the definition of healthy food. You may be surprised to learn about how there is no such thing as a health food in its own right.
Food quality
Learn about the different issues affecting food quality.
Other
topics
Preventing
falls
Learn
how exercise strategies can prevent falling in the vast majority
of people.
The
psychology of exercise.
Do
not let your mind beat you when it come stop exercise. Instead use
these techniques to control you mind.
Sports
supplements
All
you need to know about the main two sports supplements - Protein
shakes and creatine.
Breathing
technique
Do
you breathe correctly? Most people do not. Learn how to do it and
why you should.
Rugby
fitness training
This
article discuses all aspect of Rugby fitness training. i am author
of the book
Rugby fitness training: A twelve month conditioning programme.
For more information on this visit my other web site
Rugby
fitness training .com
Weight
loss and approaches to health
50 reasons you are not in shape - A weight loss approach
Read about the numerous causal factors involved in losing fat. It is not a simple game of calories in versus calories out, it is much more complex than that. Use this document to begin identifying and resolving the true reasons why you are not in the shape you want to be.
Sunlight -Why traditional advice leaves your body deficient in Vitamin D
The sun and vitamin D has a large influence upon your health. Read the article to find out why conventional advice leaves your body deficient in Vitamin D and why this can cause havoc within your body.
Weight loss approach
How you should you attempt to lose weight, what strategies and areas should you cover. Read this article to find out.
Better and worse approach to nutrition.
In this article I outline the Better or worse attitude you should adopt if you want to enjoy achieving your health and fitness goals. this liberating approach is a must read for anyone who wants to achieve a health goal without feeling restricted
The clever and stupid ways to lose weight
Read about some of the better and worse ways to try and drop those pounds.
The clever and stupid ways to increase weight
Read about the most prudent ways to gain weight and which techniques will cause you more harm than good
My blue print for success as new coach of the Swedish national team
I have taken a role as the assistant coach to the Swedish national rugby team and director of fitness for the union. I have outlined my blue print for taking them from 38th in the world to the next rugby world cup.
New year resolution key considerations
What to consider when making your new years resolutions
What to ask yourself before your next weight loss plan?
What questions must you consider before your next attempt at losing weight?
Five immediate health measures to shape up
Follow these five simple habits to change your health today.
Keys to success
Read the crucial elements of success needed in any weight loss or health improvement plan.
Sleep yourself thin and healthy
Learn about how sleep and weight loss are related.
The failures of the One size fits all diet
Read about why no one diet works for any one person.
The world is getting bigger!
Why is the world getting bigger around the waist. Let me detail to you the main reasons and what can be done to prevent this.
How do you approach your health?
What approach do you use in optimizing your health
15 ways to avoid overeating this Christmas
Use these simple technique to avoid going crazy on the food this Christmas.
Low cost but high value gifts.
Read these simple gifts you can buy this Christmas which are easy on the wallet but high in value.
3 High Health Values That Make You Fat
Read about three "health values" which when raised within your body will make you fat and decrease your overall level of health.
3 Low Health Values That Make You Fat
Read about three "health values" which when are found to be low within your body will make you fat and decrease your overall level of health.
3 Behaviours doing less of That Will Make You Fat
Read about three behaviours which doing less of will help you get into shape and be in great health. These may not be the ones you expect to see.
3 Behaviours doing more of That Will Make You Fat
Read about three behaviours which doing more of will make you fat and decrease your overall level of health. These may not be the obvious ones you think.
Calories revisited-What is the missing link?
Read more about my experiments with calorie counting and the calories model.
Specific
health complaints
Asthma
I used
these technique to banish my 20 year asthma problem to a thing of
the past. Let me detail how I did it and how maybe these techniques
could help improve your asthma too.
Diabetes
Learn
about diabetes is greatly affected by your lifestyle. Discover how
you can really help your body using these simple easy to do techniques.
Preventing
knee, back and joint pain
most
people have aches and pains, some serious some minor. almost all
of these can be improved by using these tried and trusted techniques.
Preventing
falls
Falling
in later life doe snot need t be something we all accept as inevitable.
these techniques can prevent falls regardless of age and save you
from some nasty injuries.
How
do you approach your health?
What
approach do you use in optimizing your health.
Testing methods
The metabolic typing test
Look at some of the sample questions from the actual metabolic typing analysis. These questions are used to determine your exact nutritional needs.
The problems with the weighing scales
Look at some of the main problems of using the weighing scales to chart progress.
Alternatives to using the weighing scales
Look at some of the other methods you can use other than the weighing scales to chart progress.
Beliefs and mind analysis.
Learn more about the in depth beliefs analysis I use with my clients to identify weak areas and blocks in their mind set. Learn how the mind works in relation to achieving your health and fitness goals.
The Fitness Profile Test - Defining and measuring fitness.
Read about the fitness profile measurement system. This is a comprehensive exercise testing system that allows you to compare every aspect of fitness and form a complete impression of the body. Read the article to understand how and why this is needed and the different aspects of fitness.
Hair tissue mineral analysis.
Read about how using a hair analysis reveals what is happening within your body at tissue level and what this means for achieving results.
Adrenal fatigue and hormone profile test.
Learn about how adrenal fatigue and the steroid hormone pathway may hold the answer for why you cannot lose body fat. The article discusses how you can test both functions and the implications this may hold for your body
Metabolic assessment and liver function test.
Learn about how your liver can be tested to see if it is overloaded and also the other elements of digestive and oxidative stress that can be tested for in the metabolic assessment profile.
Gut function and mucosal barrier test.
Learn about how the importance of your digestive tract and how to support it. The article discusses the mucosal barrier test which gives you an insight into current gut health.
Blood Sugar testing
This simple measurement tool allows you to identify if you are letting an internal stressor such a low blood sugar affect your health. The article also discusses high blood sugar and diabetes and how blood sugar in general affects results.
Food sensitivities type 1- 4 and the MRT Test
Food sensitivities spell disaster within the body. Type 4 sensitivities are both subtle and difficult to identify. Read the article for an overview of the main types of adverse food reactions within the body and to learn about how the MRT test aids identification of these.
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