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15 Oct 2009

The Power of Botanicals - Fenugreek

Herbal and botanical remedies have existed since time immemorial and for good reason. Some of the most effective products for maximising health and longevity are to be found in the ancient remedies of China, India and South America, and we in the West ignore them to our own detriment. One man who has been instrumental in drawing our attention to a wide array of these products is Charles Poliquin, and it is through his careful guidance that we have implemented supplementation strategies that have

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15 Oct 2009

Supplements for Muscular Size and Strength

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning the use of food supplements and their impact upon muscular size and bodybuilding in general. More in depth answers can be gained by contacting us directly or visiting Nick's blog for his latest views and research on supplements for muscular size and strength.

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15 Oct 2009

Supplements for Health

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our London personal trainers are asked concerning the use of food supplements and their impact upon general health. More in depth answers can be gained by contacting us directly or by visiting our London personal training gym at 44-48 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LB.

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15 Oct 2009

Supplements for Fat Loss

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our London personal trainers are asked concerning the use of food supplements and their specific impact upon fat loss. More in depth answers are available to our exclusive clients - contact us to find out more about becoming a part of the UP FITNESS London Personal Training Experience. Supplements for fat loss are a vital part of much of our advisory work.

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15 Oct 2009

Raw Grip Interview with Nick Mitchell

The following is part of a recent interview that Nick Mitchell gave to the online training journal, Raw Grip. The magazine's editor was looking for a top personal trainer...fortunately he wasn't looking for political correctness as well!

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15 Oct 2009

Personal Training Observations: Rants from the Gym Floor

Nick regularly contributes to a section of Men's Health that deals with personal trainer rants about bad habits. Unsurprisingly he has a lot to say! The following article featured in the in the personal training / fitness section September 2008 Men's Health magazine.

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15 Oct 2009

Personal Trainer Advice on Protein Absorption

Hi Nick,

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15 Oct 2009

Omega 3 Supplementation

The following article on Omega 3 supplementation is a slightly more detailed version of one published in the April 2009 Men's Health magazine.

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15 Oct 2009

How to Fight Christmas Cravings and Win

How To Fight Cravings!

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15 Oct 2009

Protein

How much protein should I consume every day?

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15 Oct 2009

Fats For Fat Loss

I try not to eat any fat because I want to stay slim, but my UP personal trainer has told me this is a crazy idea and that I must consume fats for fat loss. Remind me again why?

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15 Oct 2009

Eat Like An Eskimo!

This is the first part of a though provoking piece on the benefits of a lower carbohydrate (Eskimo) diet. In a number of different forms we often espouse this general type of nutrition to our personal training clients. Yes, we always bring individual twists to nutritional protocols because we are all have slightly different biochemistries and genetics. The really interesting aspect of this work however is the date in which it was first written - 1935. And you thought low carbs and Atkins was jus

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