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Learning How to Pose for a Fitness Comp
An important and often overlooked aspect of getting ready for a bikini fitness competition is posing. Although it sounds simple enough, learning how to walk & pose in a way that best showcases your body is an art. There are so many things to think about when on stage – are you smiling? Are your…
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Adrianna on the Carbohydrate Controversy
In the past few years there has been loads of controversy whether carbohydrates, or carbs as they are commonly known, are good or bad for you. You probably heard that: Carbs spike your blood sugar and insulin, which packs on the body fat. Carbs, especially sugar and grains, cause inflammation. Carbs are not an essential part of…
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Adrianna on why fats are important
Many times we have been told that fats are the source of all evil when it comes to our health. However, this is not always the case. By choosing the right fats you can improve your health tremendously. Find out from Adrianna all you need to know about what fats are good for you: Almost…
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Exercise of the week: Sumo Deadlift & Leg Curl Superset
As mentioned previously legs are a key part of my workout programme. On leg day my trainer and I use a combination of supersets and individual exercises. A superset refers to performing two or more exercises back to back with little to no rest in between. This really pushes the muscles to work hard and burns…
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Exercise of the week: The Squat
As any experienced gym-goer would tell you, there is no leg day without squats! This functional exercise not only works your legs, but also the entire lower body and core. Many would call the squat as one of the best exercises for both muscle-building and fat loss. However, it’s also one of the most difficult exercises to…