Does Your Gym Offer Nutrition Solutions?

Most Fitness Professionals aren’t qualified to write up Meal Plans – it is outside their “scope of practice”. However, some have the formal education, and others use software to circumvent the issue. What should you know about the information you receive regarding your Nutrition?

The Biopsychosocial Approach – What Personal Trainers Could Learn from Doctors & Physical Therapists

I’ve been meaning to write this for months, and just the other day I saw a friend’s Instagram post that showed a picture of a donut, and it said: ‘Treat the Donut, Not the Hole!’ Seemed like the perfect trigger to get to it and write about the Biopsychosocial Approach…

Why Food Tracking is Like Shark Tank & Dragon’s Den

You should think of your Health as you would a Business Opportunity: it’s an Investment of both Time & Money! The only way to ensure a favourable outcome is to KNOW your numbers! That’s where Food Tracking comes into play…

Celebrity Backed, NSF-Certified… Ladder!

First post back after a brief “sabbatical”. We’re looking at how Great Marketing AND a Great Product can possibly be conceived when you have the clout of global celebrity status behind your name. We’re looking at the rungs of the new Supplement Line: Ladder

Probiotics for Improved Health

Peering on the dark side of the Gut-Health-moon… so much consideration is given to what you *shouldn’t* consume in order to maintain an optimal microbiome. Let’s think about what you DO want to take, which can significantly improve your overall health as a result!

Exploring Limits with Nootropics – Bio-Hacks for Brain Function

We’re looking behind the veil of some interesting supplements today – ‘Nootropics’. They’re all about improving brain function, so let’s take a look at how, why, and if it’s safe!

Everything You Need to Know About “Going Keto”

In the longest CXP Nutrition post to date, you’re going to get an in-depth analysis of what the Ketogenic Diet is all about; we look at both the positives and negatives, and by the end, you should have a clear sense of whether “going keto” is for you.

Eating While Travelling: Making Smart Food Choices Abroad

As you’ll [hopefully] have read in my last post – Training While Travelling: Keeping Fit On My Honeymoon – I had the privilege of being able to spend part of my Christmas holidays soaking up rays and getting my sweat on in the Caribbean. While I was determined to get in a workout at least every other……

Protein Spiking – What It Is, and Why You Should Be Concerned

We’re digging deeper into the belly of the beast. More dark secrets reveal themselves as we uncover another one of the deplorable ways that supplement companies trick you into thinking that you’re getting more than what they’re actually delivering. I’ll also be lighting the path down the slippery slopes of marketing used not only by supplement brands, but also by the big food & beverage companies too. Helping you navigate the mythical maze of madness that these huge corporations have built… Let’s roll up our sleeves and get stuck in!

Omega-7: The Healthy Fat You’ve Never Heard Of

Recently, we’ve been digging up some of the more obscure gems of health and nutrition, so I’m not bucking that trend today. Omega-7 – chances are, you already have it in your diet; but what are the best sources? How much should you aim to get in a day? And – most importantly – what are the benefits to your health? Tuck into today’s post for more…