Intermittent fasting or IF has a plethora of different potential protocols to follow, but overall the message is the same: there are...

QU: Suz what is IIFYM? ANS: IIFYM or 'if it fits your macros' is (as I understand) a type of flexible dieting and eating. It is flexible...

These are all things that can contribute to imbalance through uneven stress on the body. Identifying the issues is part of making a...

According to research at Massey University’s sleep/wake centre, this most certainly can happen. It can mean that you lose sleep, and when...

Well my young padawan, the answer all depends on your goals! First things first, showing up is paramount. If your aim is to get there in...

The question you need to ask yourself is… what is your goal. Your goal determines the answer. You want to be healthy: Congratulations,...

Whilst presenting my Ph.D. research at FILEX 2015; I stumbled across ZUU as the conference was officially opened. As a complete novice,...

The Olympia: possibly the true pinnacle of any bodybuilder or fitness competitor's career. But what is the Olympia? The Olympia was...

1. As a mousse: Add 2 tbsp water to 1 scoop of whey. Less water makes for a tasty mousse! 2. In a dip: When you make hummus or pesto,...

It’s just a stationary bike, right? Nope, there is a lot more to a spin bike than your average aerocycle. In fact there are a number of...

It’s no longer January; most of us have now abandoned their new year’s resolution to “Get fit and healthy”. Despite the most zealous of...

All across the New Zealand, charity fitness has become a movement in its own right. Getting fit for the benefit of a charity and in...

In this article, Suz discusses how to ‘stay friends with your friends’ as you pursue your fitness goals… Friends unite. Whether you are...

Artificial sweeteners promise all the sweetness with none of the calories—but do they really help with weight loss? Anecdotally, they...

On my whirlwind trip to the NZ Fitness Expo, I got to witness the absolute bounce-fest that is Kangaroo Jumps. If you haven’t seen these...

Before you start thinking about supplements, let’s get the basics right—food always comes first. Then we’ve got sleep, exercise, and...