RAWFIT est. 1999 The Philosophy Of Exercise
In order for health to be achieved and maintained, there must exist a proper balance between rest and activity. As certainly as rest follows exertion, so too must…
Weekly Workout Digest
We’ve had a a very busy week of training individuals and groups from boxers and rugby players to weekend warriors and those wanting fat loss and get fit as…
Rest and Read
I came across the following book this week. Its called “FUCK CALORIES” by Krista Scott Dixon. Loved it’s commonsense advise on food that we eat.…
Supplementonium!
Many people try to cover up their problems by spending money on things they really do not need. Most of these purchases are derived from the best marketing. Yes,…
Lean Body Plan
Countdown to Lean Belly How did they do it? That’s the first question anyone asks when they see a friend or colleague who’s lost a lot of weight, or remade their…
MMA ROUNDTABLE: Training Discussion
MMA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ROUNDTABLE The following interview was conducted by Josh Beaty with James Smith, Jamie Hale, Liam Taku Bauer, and Michael Frye. JBeaty:…
Life Wasted
by Jason Ferruggia You’re always saying you’re too weak to be strong.” – Life Wasted by Pearl Jam Another summer weekend just came and went and now here…
The Body as One Unit
Compound Athletic Exercises VS Conventional Bodybuilding Isolation Work Doing Isolation Work is a Waste of Time: Isolation exercises like leg extensions are a waste…
Shake it Right
Sunday’s I like my cooked breakfast. You know, eggs, bacon, beans, toast… oh with some strawberry jam. I’ll admit to break some of my own weekdays…
Rules to Eat By
“Unless you’ve eaten breakfast, don’t ask about nutrition” Coach Dan John I have come across a lot of information on diets and there are…
Optimum Performance Through Nutrition
Many athletes at all levels of performance from club through to elite are striving to achieve optimum performance through nutrition as well as their training programmes.…
Glucosamine
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The evidence behind glucosamine sulphate is very positive. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2003 investigated…
The Fitness Skeptic
The Fitness Skeptic By Jamie Hale “Coach Hale why are you so skeptical?” “Why do you have such a negative view of the fitness industry?” “You are…
My Top choice of Foods
My Top choice of Foods Natural starchy carbohydrates and whole grains 1. Oatmeal (old fashioned) 2. Quinoa 3. Brown rice 4. Sweet potatoes 5. Multi grain hot cereal…
Nutrition For Optimum Performance
Nutrition For Optimum Performance by Dr Gary Mendoza It is acknowledged that the nutritional practices of some athletes are sub-optimal (1). This may be due to lack…
My Top choice of Foods... Yumm.
Natural starchy carbohydrates and whole grains 1. Oatmeal (old fashioned) 2. Quinoa 3. Brown rice 4. Sweet potatoes 5. Multi grain hot cereal (mix of barley, oats,…