Why are Macronutrients important?

Why are Macronutrients important?

The term ‘macros’ is thrown around a lot in the fitness community. Short for macronutrients, these are the nutrients that your body needs in large amounts to function properly. The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein and fats. These nutrients determine your energy level & output, and an imbalance of them (such as a protein deficiency)

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Stay Motivated

Extra motivation and less excuses It is a pleasant weekend afternoon and you are contimplating doing nothing. Game of Thrones is coming on soon. Sounds like the perfect excuse to not train today. Not if you are training with a partner! Regular workout times with your friends help you to stick it out and finish your

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5 BENEFITS OF USING THE CONCEPT 2 SKI-ERG

(SKI-ERG IS LOCATED UPSTAIRS IN THE CARDIO ZONE) 1. An Effective Full-Body Workout The Concept2 SkiErg helps you build strength and endurance by working the entire body in an efficient, rhythmic motion. Skiing is a low impact, high calorie burning exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. You are in complete control of the resistance:

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5 Tips for Staying Food Concious over Easter 

Use a Calorie Counter  One of the most widely used tools for eating/diet control are now calorie counters. As mentioned in Hammer’s Gym blogs anf magazines these easy to install FREE apps are a big help during the Easter season. My Fitness Pal or My Net Diary are two of the most popular effective apps.

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Should I avoid eating carbohydrates at night before bed?

This is a very common belief, promoted by many influential figures and media around the world. It is not completely true, the reduction of carbs helps you to reduce total daily calorie intake. This can create a deficit in calories – A key factor in weight loss. The timing is not as important. In contrast to

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6 REASONS TO TRY A HAMMERFIT-45 CLASS TODAY

1. Hammerfit-45 (HIIT) Burns many Calories in a Short Amounts of Time You can burn calories fast with High Intensity Inteval Training otherwise known as HIIT training. Studies compared the calories burned during 30 mins each of HIIT, weight training, running and biking. Researchers found that HIIT burned 25–30% more calories than all other forms

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5 reasons you should add boxing-Fit to your routine @ Hammer’s Gym 

It’s a Full Body Workout – Boxing-Fit is fantastic for hitting every muscle in your body as many different exercises are used in the sessions all the way from planks and pushups to squats and burpess. Reduces Stress – Boxing is very cathartic – it’s the perfect outlet for stress, frustration, anger and anxiety. Participating in

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What is Intermittent fasting and will it suit you? 

Isn’t that starvation?No. Fasting varies from starvation in one significant way: control. Starvation is the lack of sustenance for quite a long time. Fasting, However, is the willful retention of nourishment for wellbeing and health.This can be for any timeframe, from a couple of hours up to a couple of days or – with therapeutic

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Tips from Hammer’s Gym In-House Physio Mitch

How many reps should I do to build muscle? I was speaking to one of my clients last week and she mentioned that one of her goals for the year was to put on lean muscle but she wasn’t sure how. So this post will look at the topic of rep ranges for muscle growth

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Why Sleeping will help you achieve your goals

Figure investing more energy in the gym will enable you to accomplish that fantasy body sooner? Reconsider. Hitting the sack for the right amount of time helps more than originally thought. Is there a perfect measure of rest every night? “Indeed. Most investigations show somewhere close to 7-9 hours out of each night as perfect.”

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