May 2017

30/05/2017

Whether you're an early riser or like to hit the snooze button on the regular, these morning rituals will help you feel that extra bit chirpier than the birds outside. 1. Distance yourself from your phone  From the moment you wake up; choose to disconnect yourself from your phone. There will be plenty more hours in the day that require you to be on your phone, so keep this moment to invest in yourself and prepare for the day. 2...

19/05/2017

For a long time many have believed that simultaneously building muscle while losing fat is impossible or only achievable by the highest tier of body builders. However, A recent study that was conducted by the McMaster University has revealed that the key to gaining muscle while losing fat may have been right in front of us all along.  A handful of professors from the McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario set up a study in which 40 overweight men were put...

18/05/2017

One of the most masculine features a man can have is capped shoulders. The truth is some men are pre-dispositioned with narrower shoulders and smaller muscle structure, and some men naturally have larger shoulders. Despite this, men can still build bigger shoulders. The shoulder muscles that comprise the deltoid group are split into three major areas – the front deltoid, the lateral or medial deltoid and the rear deltoid. A balance across these 3 deltoids will help to increase strength...

15/05/2017

From the 28th of April to the 30th, Muscle Meals Direct had the privilege of selling food at the 'Sydney Fitness Show', held at the brand new Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour. Some highlight features of this expo included the powerlifting events, mini spartan challenge, ninja warrior course, fitness/nutrition talks and of course the delicious meals that were sold at the Muscle Meals Direct booth. Attending fitness expo's gives us at Muscle Meals Direct the unique experience of...

09/05/2017

‘Functional Training’ is a term commonly used in the health and fitness industry to describe a style of exercise that encompasses whole-body dynamic movement in an attempt to enhance purposeful muscular ability, increase fitness for wellbeing and ultimately improve lifestyle. The perils of everyday life (regardless of your activity level) contribute to muscular imbalances over time. For example, consistent sedentary computer work inevitably develops tightness in hips and shoulders, leading to poor posture, soreness, greater potential for injury and even...

08/05/2017

Hi I'm Brittany Bloomer, Muscle Meals Direct's ambassador and spokesperson. My work with Muscle Meals Direct primarily involves featuring in digital content, interacting with professional athletes, getting involved at expo's/industry events and more. As Muscle Meals Direct's most recently appointed ambassador and spokesperson, I'd like to share my experience and journey with the company thus far. Through working with Muscle Meals Direct I have already hosted a number of media projects and have attended events like the Arnold Classic Australia...

03/05/2017

A cheat meal is normally a weekly/fortnightly meal that is high in sugar, fat or any unhealthy additives. People consume cheat meals to take a break from their strict dietary regiments that normally contain bland or less flavorful foods. What many don't realise is that cheat meals actually provide necessary nutritional benefits for dieting individuals (especially people on fat-loss plans). The key purpose of a cheat meal is supplementing any calorie deficit an individual is going through as a result...

02/05/2017

Regardless of what body part you are exercising, it is always advisable to experiment with a variety of rep ranges and rest periods to see what yields the best results for you. Changing your reps and rest time also facilitates ongoing growth by your body from acclimating to a consistent routine. When adjusting your number of reps and rest periods between sets; you should always decrease rest time as you increase reps/decrease weight and vice versa. For instance, when working...