Tempo Revisited
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) Over the years my stance on many areas relating to training and nutrition has changed and evolved as new and better research become available and I gained more in the trenches experience in the gym. One of those areas in particular is tempo or repetition […]
What to Pack in a Show Day Bag
Written by Jade McKee (Clean Health Online Master Coach) Have you heard Benjamin Franklin’s quote, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”? This rings true for SO many aspects of a competition prep. Packing a bag on show day is one of them. Get it done early – at least by a day […]
Strategies to Burn Stubborn Body Fat
Written by Astrid Naranjo (Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian) If you want to understand how to optimize and reduce stubborn body fat, you have to understand a few key points. The fat burning process: First, let’s review the fat burning process. In order for fat to be lost from a particular area, there are few […]
Top Tips For Self-Care
Written by Jade McKee (Clean Health Online Master Coach) When life gets busy it can be easy forget to take care of yourself. Work can be stressful with strict deadlines to meet, on top of family commitments, and personal goals you are working overtime to achieve. You can be so focused on the end result […]
Is Full Range Always Better for Hypertrophy?
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) How many times have we all heard or read phrases like: “You must use a full range of motion” “Go all the way down” “Lock out at the top” “Touch the bar to your chest” “Ass to grass” “Partial range equals partial development” … The […]
Understanding the Fat Burning Process
Written by Astrid Naranjo (Clean Health Accredited Clinical Dietitian) Before getting into this topic, we are going to start off by saying fat is a macronutrient but depending on the context, fat can also mean different things (e.g. specific molecules, cells, tissue/food, and/or a physical body state). On a cellular level, there are a bunch of […]
What Does a Typical Show Day Look Like?
Written by Jade McKee (Clean Health Online Master Coach) As we approach the end of 2020, Season A 2021 is almost upon us. If you have a client who wants to compete – now is the time to get their prep underway! If you have a client that’s competing next year and want to learn […]
Squat Progression From a Beginner to an Advanced Client
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) There is almost no training program that does not include some variation of the squat. Although there may be varying opinions as to which variation is benefit, the reality is that this is going to depend on the client performing the movement. Whether performing a low […]
Online Vs Face to Face Coaching
Written by Lauren Irvine There’s no one size fits all when it comes to being a personal trainer these days. With the help of technology, it’s never been easier to keep in touch with your clients and hold them accountable – even if you’re not seeing them every day in the gym. However, some people […]
The Best Rep Range for Hypertrophy
Written by Stefan Ianev (Clean Health Research & Development Specialist) Historically, moderate reps ranges between 6-12 have been recommended for the development of hypertrophy, while lower rep ranges between 1-5 have been recommended for maximal strength, and higher rep ranges, above 15 reps, have been recommended for the development of muscular endurance. From an anecdotal […]
Determining the Right Division for Your Female Physique Athlete
As physique competitions continue to become more popular and ‘mainstream’ in today’s society, there now seems to be a division for everyone! While this is great – it can lead to a little confusion when it comes to deciding the RIGHT division for your client to enter. So let’s have a look at the requirements […]
Programming Wave Loading For Strength
Written by Kim Leggett (Clean Health Online Master Coach) Wave loading is an extremely popular method for improving maximal and relative strength and power because it is not only effective but it’s fun to do as well. Regardless if your client is looking to peak their strength or power for an event or develop some […]
