24HR GYM Arrow Frequently Asked Questions

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PROTEIN AND CALORIES MAKE A CHANGE

None of this can be achieved without controlling your calorie and protein intake.

HOW DO I LOSE BODY FAT?

Think of the body as a Bank account...

FOOD AND THE RACE

No new questions. No new answers.

HOW MUCH MUSCLE CAN YOU PUT ON IN A YEAR?

12lb!! Why? The body can only produce so much muscle per year.

ON THE BENEFITS OF ANCIENT DIETS

The fact that man is an OMNIVOROUS HUNTER-GATHERER is sometimes taken as an argument that western foods would be without adverse health effects.

PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS

Extracts from "Vegan Nutrition, a survey of research" by Gill Langley MA PhD.

THE EVOLUTIONARY DIET

The Basic Premise: The theory of evolution by natural selection is being applied to more fields than ever before.

MUSCLE? TONING? FIRMING?

Can you be toned but not muscled? Can you be firmed but not toned? Can you be all 3?

YOUR FUTURE IS IN YOUR DIETARY PAST

Human genes, formed by millions of years of evolution, are a bad match for highly processed modern diets.

TODAY'S MODERN DIET

Today's modern diet habits are equal to modern methods of treating disease.

ABOUT EFA'S

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are the building blocks of fats.

DIETARY FATS AND ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

Only recently have we developed an understanding of the role of dietary fats in health.

PREGNANCY ESSENTIAL FOR...

There is accumulating evidence to demonstrate the importance of omega-3s in the development of the unborn child.

FLAXSEED

A step forward on a journey back to basics.

WHAT IS FLAX?

Flax is a blue flowering crop grown on the Prairies of Canada for its oil-rich seeds.

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

Essential Fatty Acids , (EFAs) are fatty acids that researchers now regard to be as vital to human health as vitamins and minerals.

FOOD, PROTEIN AND COMPLEMENTARITY

The importance of balancing the diet so as to get sufficient levels of all the essential amino acids cannot be overstated.

STRENGTH TRAINING ?

10 reasons why every adult should strength train.

NUTRITION POINTERS

Some suggestions to work with.

ALCOHOL

We have put together some information on Alcohol, which you may find helpful.

CELLULITE

We have put together some information on Cellulite, which you may find helpful.

SUGARS

We have put together some information on Sugars, which you may find helpful.

NUTRITION FOR KIDS

Information about running a 'Nutrition For Kids' programme.

ALCOHOL

Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous no matter how fit or how hard you train. For many people drinking alcohol is a social activity, but you don't realise just how harmful it can be, and what problems it may cause by drinking too much.

Alcohol slows down reaction time, interferes with co-ordination and concentration. Alcohol can also cause nutritional deficiencies - if you are drinking alcohol instead of eating a meal you may be missing out on vital nutrients. Also excessive alcohol consumption is known to deplete the body of certain vitamins and minerals especially vitamin B1, Folic Acid, Zinc, Magnesium and Potassium.

Hard exercise with a hangover is dangerous and is not recommended, some people think that they can sweat it off. The dehydrating properties can effect temperature regulation increasing the risk of heat stress during exercise and slowing down rehydration after exercise.

Alcohol also contains a lot of calories - for example half a pint of beer contains 90 calories, a standard glass of wine contains 75 calories, and because of its little nutritional value these are called 'Empty Calories'.


Alcohol Calorie Table

Alcoholic Drink Calories Amount
Dry Sherry 66 55ml (2 Fl oz)
Dry White Wine 76 110ml (4 Fl oz)
Liquor 80 30ml (1 Fl oz)
Cider 100-200 280ml (1/2 Pint)
Beer 75-135 280ml (1/2 Pint)
Port 90 55ml (2 Fl oz)

If you care about your health and are watching your weight then watch your drinking limits.


Drinking Limits
Men 3-4 standard drinks 4-5 times a week
Women 1-2 standard drinks 4-5 times a week

A STANDARD DRINK - 280ml Beer, 125ml Wine, 30ml Spirits


Here are some points on how to change your drinking habits :
  1. Drinks more slowly, pace your drinks.
  2. Extend alcoholic with low calorie mixers or carbonated/still mineral water.
  3. Try low alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks for a change.