Six ways to build more muscle Building muscle is about finding the right balance between your training and nutrition. Changing your body composition and building lean muscle mass is driven by your training and exercise, however, what you’re eating and when you eat it helps amplify the effects of this training. Working with an Accredited [...]
At Riverside BodyScan we adopt a food-first, supplement-second approach to nutrition. However, there may be some instances where a protein powder can be incorporated into a healthy balanced diet for an active individual. Its important to remember that protein powders are a supplement, and should therefore be used to supplement a healthy diet, not replace [...]
1. Don’t skip meals Avoid skipping meals as this usually leads to snacking on calorie-dense treats instead of more nutritious meals and encourages you to overeat at the next meal. With all the snacks and treats hanging around at christmas time it's easy to fill up on these and get out of our usual routine. [...]
Carrying excess weight around your belly isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s also linked to many chronic lifestyle diseases like type two diabetes, some types of cancers, heart disease and metabolic syndrome which consists of a cluster of symptoms including high blood pressure, elevated blood fats and high blood sugar levels. The good news however is that [...]
Building muscle is about finding the right balance between your training and nutrition. Changing your body composition and building lean muscle mass is driven by your training and exercise, however, what you’re eating and when helps amplify the effects of this training. Working with an Accredited Sports Dietitian can help you with formulating a tailored [...]
Why are carbohydrates important? They are your main muscle fuel during exercise Your brain exclusively runs off carbohydrates e.g. glucose They’re an important source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients such as fibre They help to keep blood sugar levels (energy) stable They help to keep us full They’re an excellent source of fibre which fuels [...]
Why is protein important? Consuming protein after exercise enhances muscle protein building Eating protein within the hour after exercise helps to prolong the muscle building effect of exercise, promotes muscle gain and prevents muscle losses It helps to maintain muscle mass It promotes satiety and fullness It is the building block of every cell in [...]
Staying committed to your health and fitness goals over the Christmas period does not mean depriving yourself completely or saying no to fun. Stay on track this holiday season with these four tips. 1/ Have a good attitude A lot of people throw in the towel as soon as the silly season rolls in, and [...]
Do you feel like you’re putting in the hard yards at the gym and not getting the results you expect? Making little to no progress is frustrating and can seriously derail your motivation. Before you throw in the towel, here are some common pitfalls that may be standing in your way of achieving your [...]
Struggling with your weight? Clever marketing by food manufacturers who are more focused on the size of their pockets than the state of your health may be hoodwinking you out of focusing on things that will actually help you. Society’s interest in healthy eating has grown exponentially, mirrored closely by the number of so-called [...]
