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  • +1. Another member of the "F*** It" Club. If I know I'm going out socially and there's gonna be major temptation, I cram about 300g chicken breast down before I go, so the edge is taken off.
  • Having abs on show is all about body fat. In men, somewhere around the 10% body fat mark will allow abs to show. The size of your abs can be increased through training, and as Slendertone does to some extent simulate that exercise, it will recruit muscle fibres and could contribute to that muscle growth. Bear in mind that…
  • Its tough to hit the right number consistently, but I find that by planning my food a day ahead, it gets pretty easy. I have a few staple meals that I repeat quite a few times a week, and make them in bulk at the weekend. With a bit of practice, not only do I hit the right numbers every day, but also pretty much nail the…
  • Most research points to evidence that cardio first thing in the morning before eating will burn more calories from fat than exercising later on in the day after eating. Mike Matthews explains this quite well and cites the relevant research. If you do train early on an empty stomach, make sure you hydrate really well…
  • I have not seen any research that suggests cardio will increase fat - that notion is utterly far-fetched. There is, however, substantial science demonstrating that extended periods of constant cardio (e.g. runinng for an hour at a steady 6.5 mph), will definitely result in the reduction of muscle mass as well as fat. The…
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