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What do we need to be happy? Do you really need to complete a bucket list in order to achieve happiness? How much does it take to get contentment in life? According to the American psychologist Abraham Maslow, there is a direct correlation between happiness and human needs. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory is psychology that argues that there are 5 stages of human needs that actually motivate the way that we behave. He proposed this theory way back in 1943, but really, its still very relevant to us today.

The debate around supplementation continues and never ceases, not only throughout the Fitness and Sporting worlds but from day to day living. Questions I often get asked from family, friends, and rushcutters health members are, who should be taking them? When should you be taking them? What type should I take?

There are two main ways to improve your endurance performance and fitness as a whole. You could focus on increasing your aerobic system (ability to use oxygen), or you could improve your anaerobic system, and with it, the ability to tolerate and clear lactate. The problem most endurance athletes face is that they have focused largely on building a huge aerobic engine, building a very solid “base” of training, yet their ability to clear hydrogen ions and lactic acid remains limited due to their training methodologies. In this blog, I will teach you what you need to know about functional threshold power and how it can benefit you in your next adventure, whatever that might be.

The A.I. Diet is an algorithm that tells you how to eat to live a longer and healthier life. As you know, an algorithm is a process or set of rules followed by a computer used in calculations or problem-solving, so the A.I diet is all based on science. Cardiologist, Dr Eric Topol participated in a 2-week experiment using a smartphone app tracking: all consumption (food, drink and medication), sleep and exercise. A sensor monitoring blood-glucose levels was added and a stool sample was sent in for an assessment of his gut microbiome. His data was amassed with similar input from 1000+ others and analysed by AI to create a personalised diet algorithm. The final verdict showed unexpected results: In the sweets category: Cheesecake was given an A grade, but whole-wheat fig bars were given a C grade. In fruits: Strawberries were an A+ for him, but grapefruit a C. For legumes: Mixed nuts were an A+, but veggie burgers a C.

Bad sleeping habit like staying up late and then waking early, or even binge sleeping on the weekends are probably not ideal, but this is the norm for many of us. With so many things to do during the day, we often want time for ourselves at night, and so we end up sacrificing sleep time. But what we fail to realise is that a good night’s sleep is crucial for high performance. Optimising sleep leads to more energy, increased output, and improved work efficiency that eventually leads to more free time. Which leads us to the question: how do we optimise sleep?

Karina explains why our children should be allowed to eat chocolate in moderation. She shares her top tips for reducing the “sugar overload”.

If you play sport, I can provide some tips and tricks on how to stay fit in the off season so you don't have to start from scratch again later

Are you looking to become a coach or fitness instructor? Here are some tips on how to be the best

Sometimes when you reach a high level in your sport it can be hard to stay motivated as it is not just for fun anymore. Here are some tips to keep you motivated

Workout and mindset tips from a former pro athlete turned coach

The things I learnt and the places I recommend you start when going into business

Delicious chicken waldorf salad by celebrity chef and author Scott Gooding

For a long time the mechanism for obesity and diabetes was little understood. Obesity was attributed to gluttony and a lack of will power, but then, prior to World War 2, the Austrians and German begin to reveal there was more to the picture...

The word FAT has been demonized for years. As many of you probably know, studies have now been shown that not all fat is created equal. One of the first things that people do when reading a nutrition label on a product is to look at the calories and fat. But whats even more important is where those calories and fat are coming from. If you’re consuming a product that is high in monounsaturated fats (lets say from coconut), you are actually doing your body a favour!

When someone mentions probiotics most people immediately think of yoghurt or those inner-health plus adds with a bunch of blueberry looking characters bouncing around the TV screen, but not many people actually understand the purpose or importance of probiotics in our diet and the incredible healing properties they possess.

Due to our reliance on modern technology, the human race is in a state of physical decline. This is why movement coaching, in opposed to 'smashing yourself' is important

My family live on the other side of the world in Czech Republic so I do my fair share of flying, especially during the holidays. One thing that always bothered me was why airplane food always leaves me feeling bloated, sluggish and just gross… so I did my research and found some interesting facts that can help you avoid jetlag & flying slugginess this holiday season!