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What does it mean to be healthy?

What does it mean to be healthy?

Myself, the fitness community, and the world at large talk about health a lot. “This can improve your health” “This...

Plant based protein powders – Ideal option or poor imitation?

Plant based protein powders – Ideal option or poor imitation?

Can you build muscle on a vegan diet? When it comes to health and performance, protein is kind of a...

CIMSPA: How are they elevating fitness industry standards – interview with Ben Coomber

CIMSPA: How are they elevating fitness industry standards – interview with Ben Coomber

“This industry needs regulation!” “Too many cowboys!” “£29 and a weekend course and you’re a PT nowadays!” Ever heard, thought...

Are energy drinks bad for health?

Are energy drinks bad for health?

Caffeine, in one form or other, is consumed more than any other psychoactive drug in the world. In the USA...

Is red meat bad for you?

Is red meat bad for you?

This is an interesting question that I’ve wanted to talk about here for a long time. It’s a bit of...

Is sugar really toxic?

Is sugar really toxic?

Today I want to reflect on a question I was asked in a recent live social media Q and A,...

The ‘afterburn effect’ – should we believe the hype?

The ‘afterburn effect’ – should we believe the hype?

It’s extremely common for personal trainers, class attendees, and regular gymgoers to consider the ‘after burn effect’ (properly termed EPOC...

“My clients won’t stick to their nutrition plan” the coaches dilemma

“My clients won’t stick to their nutrition plan” the coaches dilemma

Do you often think to yourself, “why can’t my clients be more like me, interested in training and nutrition, wanting...

The game changers movie – why It’s riddled with scientific inaccuracy

The game changers movie – why It’s riddled with scientific inaccuracy

Blog banner photo credit: The Game Changers 2019 A couple of months ago a film with the name ‘The Game...

Problems with nutrition science and how to spot them

Problems with nutrition science and how to spot them

Here at the BTN Academy we promote evidence-based practice. Evidence-based practice doesn’t JUST mean that you read a bunch of...

Intuitive eating, is it really intuitive?

Intuitive eating, is it really intuitive?

A few weeks ago we sent out a short email about intuitive eating. While our emails have always proven popular...