The process of fermentation used in sourdough bread not only predigest the gluten but also reduces the glycemic index of the bread, making it far more friendly to your gut and blood sugar levels. The fermentation process capable of breaking down gluten is called slow fermentation. Many sourdoughs are short-fermented⁣ sourdoughs and are made quickly with chemicals and acids that impart a soured taste without actually allowing natural yeasts and lactic acid bacteria to work through the grain.⁣

Sourdough is an old form of bread leavening. It relies on a mix of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria that are naturally present in flour, rather than baker’s yeast, to leaven the dough.

Humans are creatures of habits - by that we mean - we have our usual routine in place. We wake, eat, have coffee go to work and so on. So why is it so hard for us to form new habits? Often, we bite off more than we can chew.

The split squat! Amazing for weeding out strength and mobility imbalances between each leg. This is my first go to exercise for those learning to squat correctly. Here pictured is Bulgarian - rear foot elevation variation.

In these photo’s, I’m giving just a three examples grip options in the curl; Pronated, supinated and neutral grip.

The importance of post game recovery in sports team is now even common place knowledge at the grassroots level. Recovery by definition is the ‘return to normal state of health or strength’, which is the difference of winning and losing when you have to back up performances with only a 7 day turn around or less in team sport.

Some common mistakes when jabbing in boxing explained here…

Anxiety, depression and stress may all be reduced and managed with adequate exercise and proper nutrition. But with so much conflicting advice out there, how do we know where to begin?

Plain and simple, unfortunately, the average Australian is not getting ‘adequate’ levels of nutrients from their diet. One in 5 Australians has reported effects of cardiovascular disease, one in three people have experienced cancer, one in ten kidney disease, one in 19 have diabetes, 1 in 4 have musculoskeletal conditions, 2 in 3 are obese and these numbers are only getting worse. This is what is considered “normal”. Unfortunately, we need to consider the “normal” person like Homer Simpson. 

good acceleration is a huge advantage to break away from the opposition in the game. If you have watched AFL you can see that majority of the greats from the past 10 years have all shared this attribute. Chris Judd, Lance Franklin, Gary Ablett jnr and Dustin Martin are all renowned for their short ‘break away’ speed

Magnesium is critical for optimal health, being involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the body from muscular, cardiovascular, detox, and nerve function to name a few.

A lot of people come to us and say, “I can’t squat because my knees hurt” when in reality, your knees hurt because you can’t squat. 

Scientific studies are exploring how fluctuations of hormones across the menstrual cycle can lead to varying outcomes in training.

A few social drinks with friends and family can certainly be part of a healthy social life. It is important however to understand the facts about alcohol and the consequences it can have on your training and body composition goals.