by bodychek_admin | May 7, 2014 | Sports Injuries
In Part 3, I explained what you can do to minimise micro-trauma of your discs from a biomechanical perspective and therefore, help to prevent a disc prolapse. In this post, I will explain tissue healing rates and how that affects your lumbar discs. If you look at the...
by Body Chek | Apr 11, 2014 | Weight Loss
OK, in Part 1 of “Hormones & Fat Loss”, I discussed the role Leptin plays in controlling hunger and how sugars may cause Leptin resistance and over-eating and fat gain. In this post, I will be discussing the role of insulin… Insulin is a hormone...
by Body Chek | Apr 9, 2014 | Weight Loss
Following on from my last blog, I thought I would delve into more detail about the relationship between hormones and fat loss. I always inform my clients that you have to get healthy to lose weight, not lose weight to get healthy. And getting healthy includes...
by Body Chek | Jan 15, 2014 | General Health, Weight Loss
There is a dogma in the health and fitness industries and amongst the general public and media that you have to perform lots of cardiovascular exercise to achieve health and/or weight loss. However, this is not true. In fact, great benefits can be achieved with...
by Body Chek | Jan 10, 2014 | BodyCHEK, Chronic Fatigue, General Health, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning, Weight Loss
I hope you have made a great start to 2014. I Just thought I’d let you know that I am now writing for the CHEK Institute’s Blog on a monthly basis. Each month, I will be highlighting the benefits of rest and recovery and giving hints and tips on how best...
