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  • Infographic – Beginner’s Guide to Photography

    I was learning about photography and got a bit carried away and made an infographic:   So if you’re looking to do photography for an MMA or martial arts event you will probably want A fast shutter speed to freeze movement You’ll need a wide aperture to capture enough light in the indoors A High…

  • Ketogenic Diet Diary – Weeks 3 – 4

    Kind of a mixed bag this week but definitely feeling a lot more energetic and 10 times better than I did during weeks 1 and 2. I felt full of energy all day Monday and Tuesday morning. Kinda hit a proverbial wall on Tuesday afternoon, went home and had 2 nettle tables (for allergies, I…

  • Strong Supplement Shop Review

    I have to say, I’ve ordered from Strong Supplement Shop 4 times and their customer service is bob on. I’ve ordered HydroxyElite by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals each time. BTW I don’t use this for fat loss or weight loss, I use it for my sinus problems. The active ingredient is DMAA, was originally marketed as a decongestant…

  • Beta Alanine Supplement Review

    Beta alanine is a non-essential amino acid, which when consumed increases carnosine levels in muscle cells, which in turn increases the muscle’s tolerance of lactic acid (a by-product of high intensity exercise which is often a limiting factor of athletic performance). Beta Alanine Dosage Standard dose is 2-4g taken pre-workout. Research suggests that supplementing daily…

  • Carb Cycling – Beginner’s Guide

    Carb cycling involves days of eating a range of high carbohydrate foods, days of moderate carbohydrate intake and often days of low or no carbohydrate intake. Carbohydrate / carb cycling is said to stimulate certain metabolic functions, such as insulin sensitivity, thyroid hormones and leptin* – which in turn has benefits for health, fat loss…

  • Alkaline Vegan Diet Plan – pdf. (2025 update) Warning! – Read First

    The vegan diet is becoming more and more popular…it was rare to hear about someone who was on a vegan diet until the China Study came out in 2005 and then it really gained momentum when a leading medical doctor published the book “How Not to Die“. The book basically recommends a varied plant and wholegrain diet…

  • Ketogenic Diet for Beginners

    Ketogenic diets are becoming more popular – especially in the MMA and weight-loss communities. But what is ketosis and what does it do? What is the Ketogenic Diet? The ketogenic diet, is a dietary protocol consisting of a low amount of carbohydrate, with higher fat and moderate protein intake. Most people who aren’t athletes, eat…

  • Power Training for MMA

    There are 3 types of fighters in MMA, those who are great athletes – e.g. Tyron Woodley, those who are technically superior – e.g. Demian Maia and those who have both e.g. GSP. Building explosive power, is arguably the quickest way to up your MMA and BJJ game. Just be careful – power training is…

  • Fitness Training for Firefighters

    Training ideas for those wanting to join the fireservice. The fitness tests, that form part of the selection process in the UK are: The 6 National Firefighter Physical Tests Ladder Climb Casualty Evacuation Ladder Lift / Lower Simulation Enclosed Spaces Equipment Assembly Equipment Carry There is more information about each test on the official website,…

  • Hemp Infographic

    This took me so long to do, that I have no energy left to write an intriguing introduction. More information on my cbd oil page however. Hemp will heal the world! Hopefully…