166 – 4 wellness tips to enter an optimal state of being Optimal state of being Have you ever seen those sporting reports on TV or Youtube where a player wins the national championship for their team by scoring a goal on the buzzer just before the final whistle blows? Incredible right! They seem to…
Episode 165 – My joy as a coach What brings me joy in my profession as a coach? In short, it’s about “Winning championships.” I love winning. In respect to the process of coaching, it’s about finding all the 1% efforts required and putting them together to build up to a championship win – basically…
Episode 164 – A healthy life has rhythm Find your Rhythm Today’s talk was about finding your rhythm for a sustainable holistic high performance lifestyle. Never thought I’d talk about finding your rhythm – ever. For most of my life, I’ve been in high level competition so all I once knew was how to compete…
Episode 163 – If you don’t have six pack abs, you’re not healthy A balanced life will get you six pack abs Here’s a premise I’ve been thinking about for a while now, “Everyone that has a balanced life will have six pack abs.” This is a very interesting statement from a well respected holistic…
Episode 162 – How to public speak better than TED Talk speakers Most people would prefer death over public speaking They say most people would prefer death over public speaking…. What about you? Would you be able to brave a few hundred or even a few thousand pairs of eyes all on you during say,…
Episode 161 – Mental recovery from a physical injury Q: How do I mentally recover from a physical injury (in other words, what should be my ‘return from injury’ mindset? Imagine this, you’re a top rank athlete – everyone loves you, wants to be like you, your fit as a fiddle and of course, you’re…
Episode 160 – Which is better? Increase your gym weights VS more reps. “I don’t want to get big and bulky” “I enjoy lifting weights but I only want to tone up and improve my shape” “ I want to keep lean” Do any of these resonate with you? If they do, that’s fine, most…
Episode 159 – Should I eat citrus fruit or not? A: This is a random, out of context question but it’s interesting. This person has been advised by their doctor to stop eating citrus fruit for a reason. First things first if you’re doctor has done a full assessment of your medical status and they…
Episode 158 – Power cleans vs Full cleans for athletic performance Today’s #AskEvro show question of the day is: “What is the difference between power cleans and cleans in athletic performance?” To the general population there’s not much difference between these two exercises but for the athlete a slight change in movement for this olympic…
Episode 157 – Why vitamins and minerals are essential for your health Question of the day for the #AskEvro show: “how do I remove mouth boils?” Someone asked me this question during my #AskEvro show live tour through a few gyms in Metro Manila. My first reactive internal monologue was something of this nature, “I’m…
Episode 156 – 1 key skill that will make your diet work Today’s question is: ” I find meal prep too hard. How can I maintain a good dieting regimen here in the Philippines?” My short and immediate response is: How bad do you WANT it? That’s a simple statement to describe not only the…
Episode 155 – Is plastic safe for our food and drink? Today’s question is: “Is plastic safe for our food and drink?” This is an interesting question about safe nutrition and is quite relatable to almost everyone. For example, do you use any of the following? Protein shaker (especially with a metallic shaker ball) “Chinese”…
Episode 154 – Why I never use a microwave “How will reheating food affect the quality of the nutrients?” Especially in regards to dangers of a microwave, this is an interesting question with a multi-part response. Part 1. Emotion over logic? The only reason you want to eat warm food is because it may taste…
Episode 153 – Before you eat fresh foods, watch this Q: Does freezing food affect the quality of the nutrients? There is merit to buying snap-frozen food such as frozen fruit or frozen vegetables because the preservation of the nutrients in these food items is a lot better than so called, “fresh” produce in the…
Episode 152 – Avoid food intolerance by rotating your food The #AskEvro show question of the day is: “How much food can I eat before I get food intolerant?“ Food intolerance is a very interesting topic. A lot of doctors and even the mainstream public don’t believe in this… (but then again the majority of…
Episode 151 – Why we need to get rid of participation awards I remember receiving a participation award in school for coming 8th out of 15 for a 800m race. I was embarrassed to be in the bottom 12 participants. This was the equivalent of putting a big red sign over my head that said,…
Episode 150 – Why post workout soreness is good Q: “I’m wondering if it’s a bad thing if I’m not getting sore after a workout?” A: First off, if you’re exercising for weight loss, sports or even muscle gain, you should getting some workout soreness for like 1-3 days after the workout. In short, 2…
Episode 149 – You vs You – measure your fitness transformation Today’s #AskEvro Show question of the day relates to personal fitness transformation and is: “How many minutes is the standard for planking (a core workout exercise)?” A good benchmark for athletes doing prone planks is probably around 3 to 4 minutes – which is…
Episode 148 – Why everyone should quit coffee today Q: How many coffees can you have in a day? You probably don’t want to have too many more than 2 coffees (if I were you) but in reality I wouldn’t have any – and I personally haven’t for almost 2 years now… and here’s 5…
Episode 147 – A good way to quit smoking Today’s #AskEvro show question of the day is: “Is there a good way to quit smoking without getting so sick that I cannot work out?“ This was another interesting question from one of my friends Victor* who was not only a chronic workaholic and chainsmoker but…
Episode 146 – Why do I get so sick? #AskEvro show question of the day: “Why do I get so sick?” I was at dinner with one of my friends the other day and he started to cough uncontrollably. After he finished coughing, he mentioned that he was constantly feeling sick over the last few…
Episode 145 – Is sleep more important than exercise in weight loss? Today’s #AskEvro show question of the day is, “I’m super busy. What’s more important for my health: sleep or exercise?” This is a relevant question for many people today particularly those who have weight loss as a goal. When you’re super busy both…
Episode 144 – 2 oldschool tricks to measure your fitness There’s been a rise in fitness based technology in the market. Wearable sensor technology such as Fitbit and Bonejaw or even basics like the old school heart rate monitor play a beneficial role in keeping health enthusiasts up to date with live statistics and…
Episode 143 – Is intermittent fasting a hoax? Today’s question on the #AskEvro Show is, “Is intermittent fasting a hoax?” Intermittent fasting is basically another way of dieting or structuring your eating habits and behaviours. So if you look briefly at what’s happening in this dietary pattern – intermittent fasting followers are actually compressing the…
Episode 142 – Natural habits that will balance your metabolism Natural habits that will balance your metabolism If you want to balance your metabolism, work on these key healthy habits: 1. Make sure you’re exercising and eating healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables – very important! Start by focusing on adding 5 minutes of…
Episode 141 – Is it weight loss or about feeling better? Today’s insightful thought about health and fitness is this question, “is it weight loss or about feeling better?” Whenever I look back at my old clients progress (most of my clients initially came to me with a weight loss target in mind), I noticed…
Episode 140 – Cheapest way to maintain athletic performance? Today’s #AskEvro Show question of the day is, “Why do we have to weigh ourselves before and after training sessions?” This question came from one of my younger athletes of the Philippine Volcanoes national rugby team. We were at our intensive training camp and he wanted…
Episode 139 – Do you really know how to use nutrition supplements? Today’s #AskEvro show question of the day is: “Do you really know how to use nutrition supplements?” Supplementation – beyond normal Supplements are quite useful in supplementing your diet, particularly for athletes and people that are pushing themselves or trying to perform at…
Episode 138 – Don’t like vegetables?! Can I eat fruits instead? Today’s #AskEvro show question of the day is: “I don’t like vegetables. Can I eat fruits instead?” This is a valid question so let’s explore the possibility of how you can use this tip in your life. Firstly, what is the reason why you…
Episode 137 – Got a Headache? Try this out! The most important thing you need to do to stop a headache is to drink water. Water is going to help you keep hydrated and function normally. It is also the fluid that will help to remove toxins – from your brain, muscles, and organs –…
Episode 136 – 1 simple rule for choosing exercise workouts and routine styles Today’s #AskEvro Show question is, “What are my exercise workouts and routines?” Well, my philosophy is very similar to my nutrition mindset and this is: Make sure you vary it up, try new things, explore – even if you try it only…
Episode 135 – Why I still eat fish and chips My overarching nutrition philosophy for my diet is variety, moderation & balance. In fact, here are three (3) diet rules that I follow: 1. Try anything & everything at least once. Quick story, I remember having Japanese one night with my brother and Thomas (his…
Episode 134 – 6 super simple ways to enhance your relaxation time I get it. So even though you’re trying to enjoy your relaxation time – laying down in the sun at the beach or your sitting on your couch watching tv or something like that – you can’t help but think about external stresses…
Episode 133 – 3 weird sweet tooth habits of healthy people I’ve always enjoyed having a sweet tooth! I remember the first lollies (candies) I was ever given was from my grandparents. Nan and Pop used to love barley sugars and caramel toffees. Whenever we’d go over to their place they would bring out the…
Episode 132 – Why you should do nap time everyday Admit it. You get tired. Is it a sign of weakness? Or simply self-awareness? For me as an elite performance coach, it’s self-awareness. And here’s why… If you look at the human condition we are subject to following a rhythm and in this case its…
Episode 131 – Meditation pro life hack “…start with your commute to work. And have your time where you close your eyes…take that moment there. That’s where it can start. It’s as simple as that.” Meditation. It seems like every successful person I’ve come across has some form of meditation pro life hack. So why…
Episode 130 – Remember living is amazing “Living is amazing. Sometimes we forget that…tomorrow morning when you wake up and you’re aware of that possibility… everything changes.” Nature is rough like a stormy sea. It doesn’t care about you (99% of the time). It cares about itself first – that’s the Darwinian truth. Survival of…
Episode 129 – 6 excuse killersEveryone has the same amount of time. It’s what we do with it that matters.”“I’m too busy.”What a lame, BS excuse.Every loser in their loser life uses this excuse.They may not say it out aloud but they do say it to themselves – often subconsciously.Is this you?It’s time for some…
Episode 128 – Become mindful in complete presence “Enjoy this… we are in process, a constant evolution…” I was speaking recently at a keynote event. We had a mix of millennials and young parents in the room who were in need of some direction with enhancing their performance by finding their rhythm. I spoke about…
Episode 127 – How to be successful “…That like a tree, if you want a really big tree, you also gotta have big deep roots….your “whys”…so you can hold or withstand all the darkest and hardest and heaviest storms. And here you’ll continue doing what you need to do no matter what.” Social media is…
Episode 126 – Goal achievement truths “What is my goal and what is it for? Why are we doing this? And if we can work out why we are doing it, you will stick to it. It will stick to you.” When I was a primary school as a child, I used to think that…
Episode 125 – You can rest now “Acknowledge that you can rest. You can have a day off. That you can have some cheat meals…. so you don’t feel that there’s pressure on you the whole time.” For all those Alpha’s, A-type personalities and Go-getters out there! You can conquer anything you put your mind…
Episode 124 – Health and fitness lifetime commitment “Rhythm is about finding health and fitness that you can do for life. Maybe that scares you!? Commit anyway.” Are you unhappy with the state of your health and wellbeing? Here’s a quick thought… The level of happiness with your health is directly related to your ability…
Episode 123 – Being present: aware of the awareness “Be aware of the awareness. That you’re in the present moment. And then when you’re there…you’re just being. I challenge you to find it tomorrow morning.” I’ve always longed to travel and explore breathtaking locations around the world. Perhaps you know a place I’m talking about.…
Episode 122 – Make time for your joys “Alright. How many hours do spend reading about other people’s lives? How much time do you work on your story? Your joys? And getting rid of things you don’t like. Do you even spend one day per year?! That’s what my challenge is to you. When was…
Episode 121 – Limitless: you have to imagine it “You have to imagine it. You have to believe it and you have to go do it. Then you achieve it.” Have you ever wanted to be limitless? Of course, there are a few rules you have to follow to fit within the confines of reality.…
Episode 120 – Mantra: Love the process “Whenever you’re building something you start… brick by brick up. You do the work; you love the process.” It’s human to resist change. It’s in your biology. In fact, the whole basis of human physiology is homeostasis, which is latin for “same status” or keeping you the same.…
Episode 119 – Edge of Tomorrow “every day has an ending…and every day is also an opportunity to begin again” Have you ever watched the movie “Edge of Tomorrow” starring Tom Cruise? He’s a military officer who obtains the ability to reset time amongst an alien invasion of earth. Every time he dies, the whole…
Episode 118 – What is your story? “What’s your story…what are you gonna work on?” “All the world’s a stage…” Take a moment to think back to all of your most wonderful memories… What were they? What was happening in those wonderful times? Who was there? How did it feel to be amongst it all…
Episode 117 – You can transform! an important message for those who forgot They say that most people die at 25 – and that they only make it official at 75. During that time between 25 and 75, they get stuck in a rut, a repetitive routine of thinking and of course, keep their lifestyle…
Episode 116 – Simple strategy to create a positive life Want to create a positive life and yet things never seem to go your way? Can’t catch a break? Struggling to keep it together despite your efforts? I feel ya. Sometimes that’s the way life’s dice roll. But I don’t let it get me down.…
Episode 115 – Why you need to join a fitness community today It’s often said, that it’s a narrow path to success – the road is lonely and most of the journey you’ll be alone! What a bunch of lies! No matter what happens in your life, belonging to a fitness community will always…
Episode 114 – Staying accountable in health and fitness Do you find yourself flaking out on your own goals? Whatever happened to the dream of being the lone wolf (or lion) and pursuing your ambitions behind the scenes? Was stealth mode destroying your #beastmode vibe? Can’t get outta bed to exercise? Maybe it’s time…
Episode 113 – Keep fit forever with this pro life hack To “keep fit forever” is something that I struggle(d) to sustain for many years because, I love to continually achieve whatever I set my mind to It’s hard to be satisfied – which is either the relentless “cleaner” side of me (Tim Grover –…
Episode 112 – 3 effective health and fitness reminders Do you have a health and fitness goal you want to achieve and yet you’re often described as one of these types of people: Forgetful Easily distracted Aloof or “happy go lucky” I know what you’re thinking. “How will I ever achieve that health and…
Episode 111 – Why most people fail to achieve their health and fitness goal Failed again? Hurts so bad huh?! I get it. I don’t often fail but when I do, it’s a kick in the stomach. A knife to the heart. It’s a terrible feeling. But you (and I) gotta move on, particularly with…
Episode 110 – The best way to grow positivity in your life You can grow positivity in your life. It doesn’t need to be a grandiose scheme or elaborate plan. The best transformations never are. Instead… Start with simple transformational questions like, “What did I love about yesterday (last week, last month, etc.)?” “How…
Episode 109 – There’s more to the law of attraction… The law of attraction is a really cool phenomenon which originates from science. It’s based on the observer effect that happens in scientific experiments. In fact, one of the most famous science experiments was a debate about the nature of atoms – whether they…
Episode 108 – Don’t know when to set your fitness goals? Try this… Are you a CEO, C-suite boss or business owner/operator? Do you have too much going on in life that you forget to look after yourself? Don’t know when to set your fitness goals? I know how you feel. You’ve worked your way…
Episode 107 – Goals with action words will make you fit “I keep having problems achieving my goals” “I can never achieve my goals. I always fail despite doing all the right “proper” planning” Hmmm… Perhaps you’ve written your goals wrong?! It is possible you know. Check this out. Goals written without any clear…
Episode 106 – Your cellphone addiction could make you healthy Feeling guilty about your cell phone addiction? Want to work on your health and fitness but get distracted looking at your phone screen all the time? Here’s quite possibly the most remarkable and positive use of your mobile phone that I’ve come to notice…
Episode 105 – Rhythm – the new way to think about health and fitness Have you ever been known to be “too extreme?” How does this happen? Well, maybe for a moment you’ve forgotten the big picture – the rhythm of your life. Health and fitness is really about stepping back and looking at…
Episode 104 – Why no rhythm in your health and fitness will make you fat and sick Why would I say something like this? Well, there’s a good analogy to explain it. Alan Watts was a professor and philosopher who was regarded as one of the first people to bring the eastern philosophy to…
Episode 103 – Why your fitness community is even more important today You live in tribes. You need to in order to live. No one person can successfully have what they have achieved without the help of others – nor achieve anything substantial. While this seems like an ancient idea, it’s truer today than…
Episode 102 – 3 ways to contribute to your fitness community What is that saying again? You are the average of the 5 closest people around you. While originally this was a business maxim for determining your net financial worth, there was groundbreaking research in the Lancet medical journal that highlighted the significance of social…
Episode 101 – Here’s an idea to boost your nutrition goals Too busy for healthy cooking? Running out of healthy meal and snack ideas? Need to step up your nutrition and diet game? Well, it’s time to skyrocket your healthy living through the clouds! And you want to know how to do it? Boost…
Episode 100 – 4 reasons why you need a fitness buddy To all those who are on their health and fitness journey and are: Lonely Fearful Lazy Easily distracted You need to find a fitness buddy. A fitness buddy is a friend, colleague, workmate, or coach who is with you on your health and fitness…
Episode 99 – Feelin’ busy? Ask yourself these 2 questions “Everyone has the same amount of time, it’s what do we do with it that counts…“ It’s a popular quote but what does it mean? Let’s go deep for a New York minute, shall we and discuss goal setting for busy people. First off, Time…
Episode 98 – Why most people fail in their health and fitness I often get the old, “I’m just too busy!” excuse I love this one because it’s a BS non-excuse. That’s right. NON-excuse. Everyone has the same amount of time, but why most people fail in their health and fitness and, more importantly,…
Episode 97 – The perfect time to build your health and fitness program This is a classic excuse. Wait for it. Excuse: “I never have enough time…to sit down and plan my health and fitness” Me: “Really.” *insert sarcastic facial expression here* What about now? Now is a good time to build your health…
Episode 96 – 4 key questions for total health awareness Ever had these excuse thoughts bubble into your conscious mind? Excuse 1: “I’ll never be able to do it, it looks too hard.” (Me: “Give it some thought and then act on it.”) Excuse 2: “I hate it. I keep failing.” (Me: “Don’t be…
Episode 95 – Do you need help finding the best exercise routine? “Coach Chris, what’s the best exercise routine I should be doing?” Immediately I’d reply, “How often CAN you train that’s sustainable?” That’s the most important thing. Yes, the ideal answer is likely to be between 2 and 4 times a week –…
Episode 94 – The best time to grow your awareness “If you fail, try, try again.”“Never give up because that could be the exact moment the tide will turn.”—The friend I mentioned in “Episode 93 – when you notice this you’ll change your life,” got back in touch with me because he struggled with the creative…
Episode 93 – When you notice this you’ll change your life Ever thought you were stuck in your life? Like, you could never change your life? Well, despite what many think – your past doesn’t equal your future! You too can change. In fact, just today a friend of mine was chatting to me…
Episode 92 – You have a rhythm to your life Have you ever felt like this? I was at work the other day when one of my clients (who was newly starting out) dropped me a phone call. While normally a fresh, energetic and bubbly type of person, she sounded “down and troubled” in…
Episode 91 – This is what finding your rhythm is all about Are you new to health and fitness? Maybe you’re trying to kickstart a new health and fitness routine but feel overwhelmed? Here’s a quick tip to simplify your new journey: Health and fitness is about finding your rhythm so that you can…
Episode 90 – Why finding your deep seeded need will make you succeed I know how to make you succeed. First off you need to know something. Motivation is a myth. And this is definitely true for long term success and mastery. I know, I know, this goes against the very essence…
Episode 89 – Create action in your life – transform your feelings into meaning Have you ever had a gut feeling and…AND… you were right?! Something was a “bit off, a little iffy”, hey! I know I have. I often use this instinct to help guide me in my health and performance. And you…
Episode 88 – Foolproof process to success Wanna have a foolproof process to success? Well here’s a hot tip I give to all my clients and athletes: Success is about action. To create action, you can’t set goals like your writing a wishlist. Instead, take your goals to the next level with verbs –…
Episode 87 – why reflecting on your performance is critical for health I’m a big fan of taking action! Action, in a nutshell, is success. But what if that action was in the “wrong” direction? They say that a ship that sails only 1 degree off course can end up hundreds of miles away…
Episode 86 – How to think differently about meditation Meditation doesn’t need to be something big and elaborate. Back in the day, before I started meditation in 2010 I always thought it had to be special – meaning, I thought we had to go to the Himalayas with the monks and sit for a…
Episode 85 – How reminders will achieve your goals Every day is full of distracts. In fact, you are on the back foot as soon as you wake up making it nearly impossible to achieve your goals! Don’t believe me?! Let’s have a look at what usually happens when you start your day. Once…
Episode 84 – A gentle reminder that life is amazing Hi How are you today? Busy huh?! STOP for a second… did you know life is amazing? As an athletic performance manager, I have to deal with more than on-the-field performance hindrances. Often I coach my athletes through their lives off the field as…
Episode 83 – Visualise success with this simple analogy I’ve been quite lucky. After spending a good part of a decade as both an international athlete and now an international coach, I‘ve started to confirm some observations I always intuitively knew when I was working with my successful personal training and nutrition clients. One…
Episode 82 – Why pain is good “These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” – Rumi — One of the funny things about Australian’s is we have the “it’ll be right” type of attitude – – which is ironic when there are some alarming health and fitness issues going on at the…
Episode 81 – Six ways yoga can improve your life I love yoga. I wish someone had introduced me to yoga when I was younger. Below are 6 ways yoga can improve your life. Enjoy! Stress relief: Yoga means “union” and refers to the relationship between body and mind. Yoga classes focus on the…
Episode 80 – The Fastest Way To Destroy A Team First off, I don’t like to write negative posts. This is an article to help you build a better, stronger team by understanding what elements are the fastest way to destroy a team. It’s important to touch on why teams fall apart…
Episode 79 – 5 Essential Foam Rolling tips Foam rollers have grown in popularity and for very good reasons. Foam rollers are versatile, affordable, and quite effective as a means of self-massage and recovery — when used properly. Here are five (5) essential foam rolling tips to follow to fast track your peak…
Episode 78 – I’m Flat-footed. What should I do? You’ve been doing leg exercises and it has been difficult. Not only are you wobbly, can’t keep your balance. What about your feet? They’ve been aching since day one! I know what you’re thinking, “I’m flat-footed what should I do?” After a visit to…
Episode 77 – Amazing Healthy Snack Secrets Here are 10 quick, healthy snack secrets to beat your cravings. Great for defeating your unhealthy temptations! Let’s go! 1. Nutrient Dense Veg! For a ready-to-go snack packed full of nutrients, prepare veggie sticks such as carrots, capsicum, cucumber, and beans to store in takeaway…
Episode 76 – How To Supercharge Your Happiness: Quick Guide At the heart of all the happiest people that have come across my path, there seems to be a certain set of traits that stand out amongst them. Happiness can be something that’s quite subjective to a lot of people, perhaps that’s because many…
Episode 75 – What no one tells you about overcoming barriers in health and fitness Have you found yourself stumbling at a roadblock recently? Perhaps you’re struggling to overcome a health and fitness plateau right now?! While it’s common to look for the so called “quick fix shortcut,” you’ll notice that most health and fitness roadblocks…
Episode 74 – How to add more self-confidence to your life! When it comes to knowing how to add more self-confidence to your life, there are a lot of small action steps you can take to truly transform the way you go about your day. Self-confidence affects your everyday activities from asking for a…
Episode 73 – Ten reasons that will make you start a health and fitness program! It takes a profound realization of the heart to make big changes in your life. Scrolling through pages of Instagram models, thinking that one day you’ll start working towards healthier habits, hardly ever puts enough fire in your belly…
Episode 72 – What A Good Health And Fitness Coach Will Do For You “What is the role of a good health and fitness coach in a personal transformation?” Honestly, if you’d asked me this question a few years ago, I would have struggled to answer it. But, now that I have had…
Episode 71 – Secret Characteristics To Sustainable Weight Loss There are a lot of weight loss theories on the Internet. Most of them are bogus or unsustainable weight loss methods. Instead of theories and bogus information, let’s look at what works. Here are the top 8 steps that will make you lose weight for…
Episode 70 – Beginner’s Guide To Cutting Calories Quickly Ohhh the age-old issue of reducing fat in your diet. While fat isn’t the enemy (yes, you need fat in your diet), here are some easy and obvious ways to help you with your health and fitness. There are three basic ways to cutting…
Episode 69 – More Ways To Think About Good Nutrition Healthy eating is important but it is not always an easy transition to make if you are used to eating whatever you want, whenever you want. Sometimes it is easiest to start by making small changes in your diet and lifestyle until you have…
Episode 68 – Stay On Track For Optimal Health and Fitness After mindlessly scrolling through your Instagram feed, there are always particular photographs that capture your attention. This is especially true in the health and wellness industry, where you can easily recognise and admire the glowing skin and toned muscles of your biggest fitness…
Episode 67 – Take Control of Your Non-Hungry Eating Overeating is a major problem. The solution to overeating might seem straightforward: 1/ Be disciplined or, 2/ Don’t eat so much. But it’s not that simple—there are a lot of deep mental and physical factors that trigger the urge to overeat. With the right knowledge,…
Episode 66 – No B.S. Tips For Weight Loss Drastic measures like crash dieting and skipping meals are rubbish tips for weight loss. The following are effective and healthy approaches toward weight loss. Let’s get into it! Eat your fruits and vegetables Fruit and vegetables are essential for the body. They help…
Episode 65 – Top ideas To Be More Active Without Effort It’s time to ease into your transformation! Adopt a healthier lifestyle by taking baby steps instead of jumping at big commitments. Small lifestyle changes are better because they stick. The following are top ideas to be more active without effort: Modify…
Episode 64 – Food Sensitivity Essentials Maximize your vitality! The next level of nutrition is to manage these food sensitivity essentials. Food Sensitivity types – food allergies and food intolerances. Food allergies are an immediate reaction (within seconds or minutes) after eating or being in contact with a certain type of food and…
Episode 63 – Amazing tips to avoid portion distortion If you’re looking to lose weight or improve your health and fitness then it’s important to be aware of the food portions you consume. Although portion size is often confused with serving sizes, the two terms are actually quite different. Portion size refers to…
Episode 62 – Why Journal Writing Beats Willpower For Fitness Results Journal writing is good for everyone (not just children). In order to maximize your health and wellness, you need to manage your dietary and physical activities closely – and what better way than to document them. Why’s that? Well, believe…
Episode 61 – Reshape, Rewire and Replace Your Nutrition Habits for Health Humans are creatures of habit. Habits help you to get through the day and save you conscious effort, time and energy. The only problem is you have some good ones and some bad ones mixed together. It’s time to cut these…
Episode 60 – Must Read Tips For Training In The Heat Training in the heat is not for everyone. But if you must, be smart! There are many factors to consider when training in the heat. Temperature, humidity, and intensity of the weather can adversely affect your body, mind and overall health. …
Episode 59 – Why Your Company Needs a Sustainable Health and Fitness Program Employees are the most important part of any organization. Without your people, the core purpose of the organization cannot be delivered – even with A.I. on the horizon. For people to be engaged and truly enjoy their job, they need…
Episode 58 – How to Build a Sustainable Wellness Program A healthy workplace is a must for any organization that desires to be future-proof. To collectively fulfill the vision and mission of your organization, its people should be healthy – holistically, not just physically and mentally. And how do you achieve this holistically healthy workplace?…
Episode 57 – A beginner’s Guide to Office Ergonomics – 8 Factors to Fix Are you an office worker or business owner? For those who work in an office setting, you’ll know what it’s like to be sitting down and working for hours on end. You may have also realized that office ergonomics…
Episode 56 – The 57 hidden Names Of Fat, Salt And Sugar To Watch Out For You’re in the doctor’s waiting room and just about to get your blood test results back. It’s a nerve-racking and worrisome time because a close family member was recently diagnosed with some serious heart problems and the…
Episode 55 – The 8 Step Vegetarian Cheatsheet It’s an exciting time! This weekend’s social event is approaching! You and your partner are happy because your close friends are coming over for dinner. It’s the first time you’ll share your community with each other. But there’s one slight “problem.” Your partner is vegetarian and…
Episode 54 – Eleven Healthier Lunch Ideas For Busy People You’re busy, so let’s make this quick! It’s a usual weekday, the hours have flown and you’re starting to get “hunger shakes.” You need food for lunch but are stuck for time and choice. If you don’t get something now you’ll certainly…
Episode 53 – What Nutrition Claims Really Mean And How To Spot Them It’s Friday night. You’re just about to go out and this happens: you notice your favourite jeans are a bit tight. You breath hold and muscle your way through the zip but that top button is a struggle! What…
Episode 52 – Beat the Bland! 25 Brilliant Breakfast Options You’re walking into the kitchen for breakfast. The thought of sugary, bland cereal sickens you. “No more cereal!” you say to yourself. It might seem like a woeful first world problem but let’s face it. You’re bored with the usual breakfast routine.…
Episode 51 – Is Dairy Food Really For Humans? Dairy has had its fair share of time in the headlines. Some interesting topics have arisen such as, “Cow’s milk is not for human consumption” “Dairy leaches calcium off bones” “There are other food products that have more calcium” Woah, talk about the…
Episode 50 – The Top 7 Times Of The Day To Drink Water And Why Let’s fix up your hydration habits! Below are the top seven times of the day to drink water and why you need to start doing this immediately. It’s good for you! If you don’t, you’ve been warned!…
Episode 49 – Ten Reasons Why Drinking Alcohol Is NOT For You It’s popular at social occasions. People that drink it seem jolly. Others use alcohol as an outlet or even a confidence booster. But is it really healthy? While alcohol has some positive social, psychological and physical health benefits, in…
Episode 48 – Six Tips For Hydration That You Might Not Do Get this! The average human body loses about 2.5 liters of water going through normal daily activities – more if you’re an athlete or physical worker – and even higher if you live in hotter climates. Crazy right?! And yet, whenever I’m…
Episode 47 – Three Sugars and Why They Are Good For Your Health Have you ever watched a YouTube video or read an article on how sugar is bad for your health? Is it true? Is it NOT true? What’s the deal? While it can be a little confusing – or worse…
Episode 46 – Four Reasons Why You Should Eat With The Seasons If you’ve ever complained about the cost of fruits and vegetables put your hand up. I get it all the time. “ Healthy eating is too expensive.” “ Fruits and vegetables cost too much! Why bother?!” “ One week mangoes are…
Episode 45 – Seven Parts of a Nutrition Information Panel That You Should Know You’ve just come from the medical clinic and a low fat, low calorie diet is what the doctor ordered. Maybe it’s more serious – perhaps you’ve been told you have diabetes or cardiovascular disease and need to manage your nutrition…
Episode 44 – Think you know motivation? Take a look at these top 5 motivational quotes Humanity is entering the Age of Wisdom. It can be easy to get lost or even overwhelmed with the amount of information now available on the Internet but you can always count on wisdom to be your…
Episode 43 – How these 5 rules will inspire you to be fit and healthy While there’s a million ways to say it, the essence of the message remains the same. When it comes to anything in life, you gotta want what you’re striving for, you gotta put in the time and most…
Episode 42 - The quick cardio cheat sheet Cardio training is a must for everyone in health & fitness. While cardio usually connotes images of 2-3 hour long runs, biking up mountains, or even swimming dozens of laps early in the morning, it doesn’t have to be that strenuous. Let’s explore the five different types…
Episode 41 – Three back exercises your personal trainer expects you to do You know how to work the chest, the abs, the legs and the arms! What about your back? While you might be able to skip “Back day” when you train yourself, it is completely different when you have a trainer!…
Episode 40 – The 3 most valuable ways to train your legs for size and strength Gotta love leg day! Legs, “paddles”, “sticks”, whatever you want to call them you need to train them. There’s nothing better for your metabolism and your overall size and strength than leg workouts. Although it might be a…
Episode 39 – Four chest exercises for busy people It’s that time of the week again: Chest day! Imagine this: it’s a busy time of the month, deadlines are coming in fast and you’re in a rush to squeeze in a quick gym session. Let’s waste no more time! A quick refresher…
Episode 38 – Three snack traps to master Snacks. Love them or hate them they’re here to stay in our food supply. There is a problem with snacks though: not all of them are created equal – nor will they ever be. So, what has everyone been doing wrong? There seems to be…
Episode 37 – 5 popular exercises to train your abs Let’s be real! Everyone wants or has wanted to get a “six pack.” It’s the epitome of a beautiful physique, the jewel of fitness crowns and the envy of many! Having an amazing mid-section does wonders for your confidence, is a symbol of…
Episode 36 – Six exercises that will give you the summer arms you’re looking for I know, it’s summertime! Summertime is the season for singlets, short sleeve shirts and of course, some good looking, strong arms to go with your clothes. I feel you! Every time you’re near buff friends – their “guns”…
Episode 35 – Why this list of foods and ingredients are essential for beginner vegans So, you want to be a vegan hey? While the vegan lifestyle has many benefits, it can seem quite daunting. First off, you need to know what foods to eat (and which to avoid). Then you have to…
Episode 34 – Two reasons why strength training is the secret Strength is best! Wanna know why? Read on. While health professionals and scientists understand the body and its function quite well now, the age-old debate of strength training versus cardiovascular training still continues to rage. So, how do you determine that strength training…
Episode 33 – The greatest breathing hack you might not know about! You’ve got gigantic workloads… …important life responsibilities, a mammoth to-do list…and it’s only Monday! When are you going to have time to address all the stress caused by the above aforementioned? You need to alleviate this stress with the greatest breathing…
Episode 32 – DIY guide to squats Have you ever sat down and then stood up from a chair? Well then, yes, you’ve performed a squat! So why squat? The squat builds strength, fitness, stability and power simultaneously in the body so you can fight chronic back pain and musculoskeletal weakness as well…
Episode 31 – 8 ways to improve your sixpack, I mean gut health! Everyone wants a six-pack. It looks great and it’s desirable by all. But, what about under the “hood”? Who’d want a healthy gut? What’s the point of that? Why gut health is essential for you. A healthy gut is…
Episode 30 – 5 reasons we love fitness I know you’ve heard them all… ..take this “vitamin supplement” and you’ll slim down 15kg; do this fad fitness program and get a mad six-pack; follow this and you’ll be the sexiest person at your next event… Blah, Blah, Blah! Why bother with fitness? While…
Episode 29 – 4 ways to eliminate stress forever Stress is more than just common things like traffic, a frustrating boss or no WIFI. Stress can also be caused by poor digestion, malnourishment, emotional circumstances, under recovery, lack of sleep and even overtraining. Learning to manage chronic stress will not only improve the way you…
Episode 28 – Three secrets to a healthy pregnancy Being pregnant is one of the most magical things a woman can experience – you are literally growing life inside. Miracle of life As magical and mind-blowing as that maybe it is also incredibly hard on your body physically and mentally. Physically, your body…
Episode 27 – Two little known ways to snap out of a negative mindset How often do you find yourself feeling low on energy, down on yourself or even worse – nothing seems to be going right for you? The bottom line is this: how you think ultimately shapes your reality. It’s time to snap…
Episode 26 – Kick the habit: a guide to improve your habits While today’s article is quite broad and can be applied to most, if not all habits, let’s use this article to both discuss basic health and fitness habit loops and as a guide to improve your habits overall. 1. What’s a…
Episode 25 – How to build a winning team I’ve been fortunate to have a father who saw the importance of team sports in my child and lifelong development. Thanks Dad. With this experience I shall discuss how to build winning teams. My team history Sports and competing in teams is one of the…
Episode 24 – Nutrition tips for getting lean muscle mass Do any of these sound familiar? “How do I put on weight?” “How do I increase my “gainz?” “How do I get more muscle mass?” If you answered yes, read on. Let’s discuss my top tips for getting lean muscle mass through basic…
Episode 23 – A beginner’s guide to meditation and mindfulness Meditation is showing potential in the sciences as being healthy for you. Meditation is a subjective experience so depending on your philosophy about life and beliefs, meditation could be either of these views or even a completely different one altogether. Way to connect with God (or…
Episode 22 – A beginner’s guide to weight training Resistance training is great for everyone. It’s been proven to give many benefits including improved: Strength Bone mineral density Body functions such as cardiovascular and nervous system function Mood and wellbeing Here’s my beginner’s guide to weight training! Enjoy! 1. What is the purpose of your…
Episode 21 – How to spice up your cardio training Today is about cardio. Most people like to skip it so let’s discuss how to spice up your cardio training and make it more exciting. Cardiovascular (or cardio) training is a type of physical activity that involves the cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the…
Episode 20 – A simple strategy for picking healthy foods at restaurants Social health is very important and has many benefits including, relating with others, fostering a support network as well as plain old having fun. Part of socialising is eating out, but eating out can often be difficult especially if you’re trying to keep…
Episode 19 – Be more health conscious when drinking Health conscious drinking is about equipping yourself with information to help you to make better choices before, during and after drinking (that is, if you decide to drink). While for some it’s hard to cut it out completely (or even avoid), let’s run through some tips…
Episode 18 – How to pick the best exercise trend or diet fad New week, new trend and fad. How do you know what’s the best exercise trend or diet fad for you? With the overwhelming amount of information available on the internet, magazines, and even word of mouth, it can be pretty…
Episode 17 – How to make a basic exercise program Overwhelmed by the sheer number of exercise programs you can try? Why not build your own exercise program designed for your own capabilities and goals? In this article let’s work towards building your very own exercise program. Read on! 1. Start with…
Episode 16 – Secrets to keeping motivated for the long term I love seeing transformation photos on the internet! Don’t you?! Every day, you’ll be able to see an inspirational post or video on social media that will inspire you to get up and change your life. However, without the proper motivational strategies in…
Episode 15 – How to improve your posture Posture is about finding the optimal position for your body in space and time in a given environment. In this article, I wanted to share with you my top four (4) posture tips and ticks to improve your posture. Let’s go through them! Why is posture…
Episode 14 – Focus like a champion: focus mindset tips Un-productivity traps are everywhere. For example, take your mobile phone. Do you frequently find yourself reaching for your mobile device feeling distracted and uninspired? While they may make it difficult to pay full attention to your work, there are things you can do…
Episode 13 – Improve your sleep – secrets to better rest Need some secrets to better rest? How bad is it when you’re so tired and want to sleep, but as soon as you get into bed, you can’t sleep! Why is that? Is it circulating thoughts? Is it restlessness? Hmmm.. It’s common to have…
Episode 12 – Super Easy Stress Management Tips And Tricks Do any of these stress you out? Increased workload or demands of the job Bills Traffic Relationship changes Health scares or illness Side effects of drugs or medication side effects Destructive thoughts Stress caused by family And many others. If you answered yes,…
Episode 11 – how to look after soft tissue injuries Nobody likes an injury, let alone a soft tissue injury. If you get one, you want to bounce back as quick as possible. In this article, let’s discuss how to look after soft tissue injuries. These steps are generally useful to follow until…
Episode 10 – Nutrition Supplement Essentials Do you know which supplements to take? In this article let’s talk about four nutrition supplement essentials that may complement your diet and keep your body and mind on track in your health and fitness journey. First off, what are supplements? Nutrition supplements complement (or supplement) your…
Episode 9 – Nutrition tips for busy people: Mobile Energy Busy much? While there’s so much to do in a day it’s equally important to focus on maintaining energy to keep up your hectic lifestyle! Otherwise, you’ll crash and burn – sooner rather than later! Read on for my top nutrition tips for busy…
Episode 8 – Four tips you need to know to kickstart your health journey I hear you. Changing your lifestyle can seem like a major decision. It’s scary, right! First, you have to let go of old habits. Second, is the adjustment period – the period of time that seems like walking a tight…
Episode 7 – How to choose the best Health and Fitness Coach Let’s find the best partner for your health and fitness needs. Over the years, I’ve worked and mentored with a lot of health and fitness professionals. This has been a golden journey to give me experience on both the good AND bad practices…
Episode 6 – Four Simple Steps To Healthy Smart Shopping A healthy house is a place that provides readily available healthy and tasty food. There’s a simple rule to follow: If you keep healthy food in the house, you’re gonna eat healthy food. Conversely, if you keep junk food in the house, you’ll eat junk…
Episode 5 – How to lose weight with nutrition and diet The desire to achieve an ideal weight is one of the strongest motivators and driving forces of an individual’s health and fitness journey. One of the most common questions people ask me are, “How do I lose weight fast?” or more importantly, “How do…
Episode 4 – How to do basic stretching exercises you can do at home Stretching is one of the most frequently overlooked aspects of fitness. It is important for a multitude of reasons and here are some of the most relevant: Helps the muscle and fascia extend into a more favorable length and tension more…
Episode 3 – Quick and healthy salad options Salads are great for anyone, at any age, and at any time. Salads will add immense benefits to your health and fitness and it’s really not as difficult or complicated as some people make it out to be. Here, I’ll be sharing a versatile and healthy salad…
Episode 2 – Basic foam rolling exercises Foam rollers are a must-have for your exercise program. Foam rolling exercises loosen up tight and overactive muscles and their surrounding fascia, improves blood flow by facilitating circulation, and it also facilitates better nerve signal communication to the muscles. Collectively these functions translate to many benefits such as,…
Episode 1A – Basic Movement Patterns for everyday exercises at home Starting out in fitness can be overwhelming. Others need regular variety, and many just want to be a bit more organised when they exercise. In any case, this is a good mini series to check out. This will help with your technique as well as…
Chris Everingham & Maximize your Metabolism 3 August 2018 Who is Chris Everingham? Who am I? First off, welcome to my website! Thanks for coming here and spending some time with me. After building this website (which started around Oct 2014) I revisited my first blog (this one) and I realised that I…