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How to resume your fitness journey after a long break!

Alistaire Nzekio

Jan 28, 2019
2 min

How to resume your fitness journey after a long break!

Your are not feeling well, it is cold outside, you just got an injury or you are simply sick with a flu or cold. Whatever the reason, we all have had "pauses" in our fitness journey, and the prodigal return isn't always glamorous, in fact it is quite annoying and at times scary. How to ease back on track in the most effective manner possible? Take a deep breath?: Don't mentally crucify yourself for falling off the wagon, it happens, that is why it is called a fitness journey

Muscular Imbalances!

Alistaire Nzekio

Jan 23, 2019
2 min

Muscular Imbalances!

Many of us are walking around with muscle imbalances that are potential cause of injury. It is easy to aim for a better waistline, losing weight and etc... these are the main reasons why someone grabs a gym membership or works out. But functionality should be your number one goal as it helps minimize injury, with injury comes goal disaster! who wants that? What is it?: Every joint in your body is surrounded by muscles, responsible for your movement. If the muscle on one side

What to do if you get injured or if something doesn't seem right?

Alistaire Nzekio

Jan 15, 2018
2 min

What to do if you get injured or if something doesn't seem right?

The moment you take your first step towards your fitness journey, injury becomes much more a reality and let me tell you, it can be devastating and crippling to you achieving your goals, consequently be a major set backs. Along with an injury comes a slew of side effects associated with it, one prominent one is depression, despair, which ultimately can lead to you "giving up". How It Happens? Fitness related injuries are usually caused by severe muscular imbalances, that mean

As you get older, lifting weight isn't enough anymore (depends on your goals).

Alistaire Nzekio

Dec 4, 2017
3 min

As you get older, lifting weight isn't enough anymore (depends on your goals).

It is no secret that our bodies change, inside and out every decade, as I like to say, "mother nature always wins, its whether we put up a good fight or not". Your body in your 20's is very different then in your 30's and beyond, the most impactful change is your gradual decline in your overall muscle mass, bone density which results in a lost of strength and a decrease of your overall metabolic rate, which means you will build up fat rather easily and struggle quite a bit to

Proper Goal Setting, Tracking & Tweaking!

Alistaire Nzekio

Oct 17, 2017
2 min

Proper Goal Setting, Tracking & Tweaking!

Everyone has at least a mental image of what they wish they could look like, bigger chest, flatter stomach, bigger arms, bigger calves, bigger butt, I can keep going forever! Truth is we live in a society riddle with instant gratification, we are used to get what we want and get it fast. Take it from me, when it comes to altering how you look the natural way, biology will take its course at its own unique pace. The best you can do, is to make sure you are doing what you are s

Protein Is Your Friend.

Alistaire Nzekio

Oct 9, 2017
2 min

Protein Is Your Friend.

As you undergo your weight loss journey, you might question why protein is so important. How does it really help you lose weight? Here are 5 reasons why protein can be your weight loss pal: 1. Protein Helps Keep up Satiated and Saves us Calories in the Long Run: In the beginning of your weight loss journey, protein is important because it helps you feel fuller longer. Having protein around slows down digestion making us feel more satisfied and less likely to go back for secon

What is PØWR-FSE?

Alistaire Nzekio

May 16, 2016
5 min

What is PØWR-FSE?

What is PØWR-FSE PØWR-FSE is not just a program. It is a programming method that not only works, but focuses mainly on body composition change, or the ratio of your lean body mass in relation to your percentage body fat. Developed by fitness expert, Alistaire Nzekio, it is a method with a solid scientific base. PØWR-FSE is comprised of a warm up, cardio blast, exercise sequences, cardio phase, core phase, rest phases, and a flexibility phase. This structure is fundamental in

The Misconception of Getting “Toned”

Alistaire Nzekio

May 16, 2016
2 min

The Misconception of Getting “Toned”

The Misconception of Getting “Toned” During the long journey to seeking long-term success in the fitness world, the word “tone” or getting “toned” seems to get thrown in the mix. The actual reality of that word is that it has no meaning to fitness professionals. There is no way to tone a muscle in the same way that spot reducing for fat loss is not possible. We at aNF are here to help in the understanding of what changes the body will go through during your individual fitnes