There’s a ton of information out there about weight loss and exercise. It makes it difficult to know whether to raise the bench press bar or simply raise the bar with healthier eating. Exercise is essential for a healthy body but without changing your diet you’ll continue to pound the …
It’s a bleak day at the gym. The sort that makes you want to pick up a hot coffee not think about your fluid intake. This is often a neglected part of a workout. If you’re dehydrated then you could seriously be watering down your results. Even when it’s mild …
I’m back today talking with our residence body transformation expert and Zap Fitness PT Brendan Wang. And believe me when I tell you that Brendan is all over this body transformation game. In fact, today we are covering his thoughts on the time-honoured shred… and you might be surprised by …
Rest days are crucial if you want to achieve optimal fitness. If you’ve kick started your new year’s goals and are working hard at the gym you may wonder how you should be fuelling recovery days. Here’s my advice on what to do on those days off to make you …
Wholegrains are the new hero of the carb family. If you’re barley eating any then it might be time to inject some teff, sorghum or bulgur into your diet. The list of different wholegrains has expanded alongside their incredible health benefits. Here is the latest information so you can millet …
ZAP members will know their way around the usual machines and free weights. You’ve probably followed programs and understand how important it is to increase muscle mass to enhance strength and power. So why all of a sudden have you hit a wall? Why are you simply not meeting your …
Years ago, we believed that consuming meat was the only way to build muscle. We now know that a balanced vegan diet can achieve exactly the same. Carl Lewis even turned vegan in his late career and achieved some of his fastest results. If you are training regularly then you …
Even when water turns to hail outside you should still be thinking about hydration levels to make sure your body trains and recovers effectively. You need to cool efficiently when exercising and avoid any unnecessary elevation in heart rate. Drinking enough fluids means you will minimize unwanted discomfort from dehydration …
So many of us swear by our morning caffeine hit to get us up, out the door and on the way to our gym session. The good news is that it could be helping your workout as well. Zap Nutritionist Melanie Marino takes a ‘shot’ at explaining the highs and …
