• Cliff Harvey Talks Keto on the Fierce Fitness Podcast

    Cliff Harvey Talks Keto on the Fierce Fitness Podcast

    I was stoked to chat with Nats Levi of the Fierce Fitness podcast about the ketogenic diet, summarising what it is, who it’s for (and not for) and why we need to get away from dogmatic views around different diets. …

  • Exercise, the Brain, and Mental Health

    Exercise, the Brain, and Mental Health

    Key Points Exercise is neuroprotective and neurogenic.Exercise is associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseasesExercise improves mood and reduces depression and anxiety.Withdrawal of exercise results in depressive symptomsExercise improves cognition. Loading… …

  • The Effects of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health

    The Effects of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health

    Key Points Exercise of all types reduces blood pressure.While results from studies are equivocal, exercise (especially resistance exercise) is likely to improve blood lipids and underlying cardio-metabolic health. Loading… …

  • The Effects of Exercise on Bone and Joint Health

    The Effects of Exercise on Bone and Joint Health

    Key points Resistance exercise, jumping, and explosive movements with rapid stopping all help to improve bone health and bone mineral density.Combined and aerobic exercise can benefit bone health.Few study interventions meet best-practice guidelines for the frequency, duration, intensity, …

  • The Effects of Exercise on Health

    The Effects of Exercise on Health

    Key points Exercise benefits body composition, quality of life, fitness, and strengthExercise improves disease health outcomes.Most people do not reach the combined minimum thresholds for aerobic and resistance training.Physical inactivity is declining but inequalities exist, and women …

  • The Creator of Fire Tonic, Mark Drill

    The Creator of Fire Tonic, Mark Drill

    The Carb-Appropriate Podcast Ep.30 This episode of the Carb-Appropriate podcast features Mark Drill, the founder of Hilbilby Foods, makers of the world-famous Fire Tonic®. I have to say that I hadn’t counted on enjoying this cast as much as I …