Posts made in June, 2020

In this episode, our lead Exercise Physiologist Kirsty Woods answers the following key questions in regards to metabolic health:✅ Why testing blood sugar levels IS NOT enough✅ How to optimise weight loss result during menopause✅ Why you can be fit but unhealthy✅ Tips to help you understand & manage food addiction Listen to...

Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell and are the organelles responsible for energy production. Normal function or ‘metabolic flexibility’ is characterised by the mitochondria’s ability to switch between fat and carbohydrate as a fuel source when required.  When function is impaired symptoms such as fatigue, obesity and chronic disease may present (Pieczenik & Neustadt, 2007). Factors Influencing Mitochondrial Function It is recognised that various factors can...