Being bloated isn't much fun. Nor is having no appetite, feeling sluggish and uncomfortable, and struggling to lose weight... If any of the above symptoms are present it could indicate a digestive issue or deficiency. An often forgotten and overlooked component of any weight loss (or general health-improving) programme. Not only is a healthy [...]
You are unique. You are different. Your exercise programme and nutrition plan should reflect your individuality. Unfortunately it rarely does. The first step to getting in shape for many of us is often to copy someone else. Usually someone who has already achieved our desired result. This often seems like a good [...]
Consistency = "consistent behaviour or treatment". When it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals, being consistent with the positive changes you make to your lifestyle is the key. In this article, I'll explain why consistency is so important and reveal my top 5 tips to help you become more consistent... So you can [...]
The plank is without a doubt one of the most popular core exercises. Walk into any gym and you're bound to see a number of gym-goers planking. Attend any fitness class and there's a high chance the plank (or variations of) will be included. We also use the plank in many of our personal [...]
Spending your days hunched over your computer will (sooner or later) ruin your posture and make you a very poorly functioning human being. We're designed to walk, run, jump, push, pull, drag and climb. We're NOT designed to spend our days sitting in a highly unnatural position. Maybe in thousands of [...]
As discussed in this recent blog post, a calorie deficit isn’t the only factor to consider when you're goal is to lose weight. You see, we humans are complicated creatures. My friend and I may eat the exact same diet (let’s assume we both weigh and train alike too), but that [...]
It’s hard to argue against the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise, sensible nutrition choices, sufficient recovery and minimising stress all add up to a healthy, happy quality of life. However, even though we know jogging to work, munching on kale, quinoa and salmon for lunch, and filling our lunch [...]
In theory, losing body fat and building your perfect physique shouldn’t be complicated… Eat natural, whole foods, avoid the junk, and move more, right? But, as anyone who’s struggled with weight loss will be more than aware of, life isn’t always as simple as it should be. Even going into a [...]
When someone comes to Luke Bremner Fitness with the goal of dropping body fat and improving their physique (which, given our line of work, happens quite a lot!)... I ask them a series of questions addressing a few key areas that’ll contribute to their success. I ask them about their nutrition [...]
Bigger... Better... Faster... More... Now! This is the modern way of life. And I can't see it changing any time soon. Everyone is always busy and in a rush. With every day becoming a battle to keep up with the daily demands of life and struggling with the accompanying stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Wishing [...]
