Idai Makaya
Idai Makaya writes magazine and newspaper articles on Martial Arts Conditioning, Self Defence, Healthcare Matters, Intermittent Fasting and Human Physical Performance.
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Degree in Biology and Chemistry, Diploma in Business & Marketing, International Magazine Columnist, Newspaper Columnist, Black Belt Martial Artist, former Long Distance Runner, Senior Level Healthcare Manager, Healthcare Services Development Expertise.Interests
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Treatment Advances in Urinary Incontinence & ProlapseIdai Makaya speaks to a uro-gynaecological specialist about incontinence and Prolapse conditions affecting women and gets some insights into the latest advances in treating and addressing these health issues
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The Basics of IVFReproduction of a newspaper article in which Idai Makaya discusses assisted fertility treatment and In-vitro fertilisation (IVF). -
Mind Over Body '" an Ironman's StoryIdai Makaya interviews an exceptional young man who overcame life threatening injuries to complete an ironman triathlon in this newspaper and magazine article (Part 2 of 2).
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Ironman on a MissionIdai Makaya discusses the inspirational case of George Watkins, a 24 year old sportsman and endurance athlete who survived a 500- foot fall in the Swiss Alps and came back even stronger than before '" with renewed purpose and determination. (Part 1 of 2).
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The Real Significance of Meal FrequencyProtein supplements have become the driving force of the fitness, nutrition and bodybuilding industries. But is the advice manufacturers are giving people actually misleading? -
A Closer Look at Recurrent MiscarriageMagazine Columnist Idai Makaya discusses recurrent miscarriages with a leading expert. What causes a miscarriage and what can be done about it?
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Training and Eating to Build MuscleMagazine Columnist and fitness expert Idai Makaya addresses a common query about eating and training to build muscle.
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Sets and Reps for Muscle GrowthNewspaper and magazine columnist Idai Makaya adresses a common query about sets and reps for building muscle -
Mike Arnstein Interview with Idai MakayaElite Fruitarian Athlete Mike Arnstein discusses his Fruit-Only Diet with Physical Performance Expert Idai Makaya -
Mike Arnstein Interview with Idai MakayaIdai Makaya interviews elite fruitarian athlete Mike Arnstein. -
Mike Arnstein Speaks to Idai Makaya About Fruitarianism and Fruit DietsIdai Makaya interviewed fruitarian athlete Mike Arnstein in June 2010. In this frank and revealing video interview the controversial American distance running champion shared his honest views on how he believes fruits can be used to improve general health and physical performance.
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Mike Arnstein Speaks to Idai Makaya About Athletics and FruitarianismIdai Makaya interviewed fruitarian athlete Mike Arnstein in June 2010. In this frank and revealing video interview the controversial American distance running champion shared his honest views on how he believes fruits can be used to improve general health and physical performance. -
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Fasted Training - is There a Best Time for HIIT (high Intensity Interval Training)?Many people wonder if they are benefitting from training in the fasted state, before they eat in the morning. The truth is that they are, training fasted allows us to access different metabolic pathways suitable for burning more fat.
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Is There a Difference Between Intermittent Fasting and Calorie Restriction?Discover why intermittent fasting and generic calorie restriction appear to be different on the surface - and why they appear to offer slightly different benefits. Is there a difference in mechanism of action? -
The Reasons Why Fasting Improves Your Immune SystemIt is now well known that fasting has numerous health benefits, but it is not always clear how or why these benefits come about. This article will explain the mechanism by which fasting improves your immune system.
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Frutarian Diets and the Importance of Calorie QualityThere are lots of queries on internet forums in relation to the amount of fruit we should or should not eat. Here is some information about how dramatically the type of calories we eat can affect body composition. -
The Effects on the Skin of Quitting SmokingMany smokers wonder whether they will be able to recapture their "youthful glow" by quitting. What are the true effects on the skin of smoking and what results on the skin should 'quitters' expect?
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Quadriceps Injuries and Quad TearsThere is often a pattern when it comes to muscle tears and this relates to the pace of training intensification and to co-existing injuries in other muscles.
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The Importance of Balanced Nutritional Intake During Calorie Restricted DietsTo lose weight a calorie restricted diet is necessary. However, when subsisting on minimal calories it is essential that the rules of balancing your diet are strictly enforced. Here's why.
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Are Regular Routine Changes in the Gym a Good Way to Burn Fat and Lose Weight?Many people who go to the gym do not want to become particularly muscular - they just want to burn fat. For this reason they try to regularly vary thier cardio routines to keep them interesting. Could this be an error?
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Can You Train for a Marathon and Maintain Your Muscle Size?Many people who lift weights and train in gyms would like to attempt the cahallenge of running a marathon. But many are put off by the fear of losing all their muscle bulk. What are the real facts?
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Off-Season Training for Rugby and FootballIs it possible to build muscle in the off-season without completely losing your cardiovascular fitness? The answer is definitely "yes" - and it's simpler than many people think. -
Muscle Memory - What Should You Expect?People who stop training and then resume a few years later often seem to progress back to fitness rather quickly. What are the realities around the concept of "Muscle Memory"? The reality may surprise some...
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Changing Between Intermittent Fasting Calorie Restriction ProtocolsShould you be regularly cycling between different diets - especially if using intermittent fasting? Well, the answer is not that simple...
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Milk Allergies and Protein Supplements - What Are the Alternatives?Some people with milk allergies are concerned that they will never reach their bodybuilding or fitness potential because they can't use protein supplements. Is this true and are there alternatives?
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Embedded Circuit TrainingEmbedded circuit training is about doing your weight training workout 'during' a run - or just before a training run. The results can be phenomenal.
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Good Carbohydrates and Bad Carbohydrates - the Meaning of 'Good' or 'Bad' Carbohydrates, Glycemic Index and Complex or Simple CarbohydratesHere are the main definitions you need to know about 'Good' Carbs and 'Bad' Carbs (complex and simple carbohydrates) - and also why you should always leave desserts, puddings and sweets until last in a meal!
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How to Start Running for Fitness - Whether Your Goal is to Run a 10k, a 10 Miler, a Half Marathon, a Full Marathon or Even (Eventually) an UltramarathonHere are a few tips if you are considering taking up running for fitness.
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Teenage Son Starts Working Out at the Gym - is This a Good Thing and What Should You as a Parent Do?Parents often worry about their teenage children lifting weights at the gym. What are the real risks to be aware of?
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Bulking Up or Cutting Down - How Should Bodybuilders and Fitness Enthusiasts Make the Decision on Whether to Go onto a Fat Loss Diet or to Bulk Up and Build More Muscle?There is a lot of confusion about whether to go onto a bulking programme or a cutting programme and the reason for this is that many people are actually asking the wrong questions.
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Appetite Suppression Through Multiple Small Meals - a Trick We Can All Learn from Condensed Window Daily Intermittent FastingPeople usually associate intermittent fasting with eating fewer meals - and that can sometimes be the case. But there is also a way we can control our appetites and suppress binge-eating using a multiple meal concept derived from intermittent fasting...
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Drinking Salty Water Solutions After Endurance Training - is This a Useful Practice and Will This Really Help Avoid Health Problems like Water Toxicity?More and more people on internet forums and in gyms are claiming that it's healthy (and useful) to drink a salt water solution after hard endurance training - to aid with rehydration. Is this true?
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How to Get Faster for Rugby or Football - is Explosive Training of Any Use at All?Many rugby and football players seek the elusive speed that has made some players great. But is this sort of expectation realistic. Here are some things to consider.
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The Importance of Gaining and Maintaining a Narrow Waist - and the Role of Abdominal Training in Developing a Narrow and Lean MidsectionGetting a narrow waist is not just a cosmetic undertaking, it could save your life!
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Can High Rep Training Routines Build Muscle Mass and Increase Muscle Definition as Well?I have seen a number of beginners query whether they can build big muscles and get leaner by doing high rep circuit training routines (such as 30 rep circuit training). Here's my view...
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Elastic Resistance Bands for Fitness and ConditioningAs a Health & Fitness Newspaper and Magazine Columnist I am often asked if elastic resistance bands are useful for fitness conditioning. Here is some feedback I gave after a six month trial.
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The Cutting Edge - Bladder Replacement SurgeryIdai Makaya looks at a fascinating, innovative and life-altering bladder replacement treatment called the Neo Bladder and gets the perspective of a recipient of such an organ.
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Are Fat Burners Useful for Weight Loss or for Getting "ripped"?Many people are tempted by fat burning supplements when they want to lose fat or get leaner. What is the truth behind these supplements?
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What Really Causes High Blood Pressure - Are Stress and High Blood Pressure Really Connected?Many high blood pressure sufferers are convinced their blood pressure problems are caused by stress. But is this really the case? Yes and no...
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Boxer David Haye Takes on John Ruiz on April 3rd 2010 but Who'll Prevail and Will David Haye Finally Reach a Showdown with Vitali or Wladimir Klitschko?What does David Haye's future hold in 2010?
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Why is it Better to Run Immediately After Weight Training when Trying to Lose Weight or Burn Extra Fat?Many people have discovered the fat burning advantages of 'embedded circuit training' - running after weight training. Here's some information to be aware of.
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New York Times Magazine Outline of Dietary Fat and Its Implications on Obesity, Weight Loss, Weight Gain and General Overall HealthThe NY Times has an article about dietary fat on its website which was recently highlighted to me. Is fat as bad as people think it is?
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Is it a Good Idea to Regularly Change Your Exercise Routine to Keep it Interesting Through Exercise Variety?People often ask if it's a good idea to change their routines every day, in order to keep exercise sessions interesting. Here's a perspective to consider.
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How to Get More Defined Arms - It's Not Just About Your Levels of Body FatThe advice most people will give you regarding getting a more defined midsection is that you must reduce your general body fat levels. But is this advice still valid when it comes to the arms?
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The Truth About Body Mass Index (BMI) Measurements and Body Composition TestingGeneral medicine tells us that it is unhealthy to have a high body mass index. Some people say BMI measurement is too general and body content measurements are more important. Which is true?
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Does the Metabolism Accelarate for Many Hours - or Even Days - After Weight Training Sessions?Many people now believe that the body's metabolism can be accelerated considerably after an exercise session. There is a tendency towards claiming that weight training does this better than cardio. What's the truth behind this?
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A Little Advice for Women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) Who Are Trying to Lose Weight and Get PregnantMany women with PCOS are not sure what to do to improve their health and their fertility. Here is a little advice.
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Can Bigger Muscles Allow You to Burn More Fat and Get Leaner?I explained in my previous article that cardio is better than weight training for burning fat, generally speaking. I have been asked if bigger muscles don't help increase basal metabolic rate. Here's a perspective.
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Is There Such a Thing as the Fat Burning Zone?There is much debate about whether we should aim to burn fat by doing low intensity, long duration exercises - or high intensity, shorter duration exercises. Here is a perspetive to be aware of.
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How to Use Heart Rate Monitors to Reach Your Fitness PeakHeart rate monitors are useful stress monitors to help judge how hard you are training and how stressed you are. Here are the concepts you should consider if you are thinking of getting a heart rate monitor.
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Different Arm SizesMany new bodybuilders notice that one side of the body is larger than the other. While this is quite natural, it can be corrected. Here's how...
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Training After Achilles Tendon Injury or DamageAchilles Tendon injuries are very common among both sportspeople and the lay public. How do these injuries affect exercise and can you stay fit while injured in this way?
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When is the Best Time to Train Your Legs in the GymMany athletes, especially in football, are not sure when it's best to train their legs in order to maximise perofrmance. Here are a few things to consider...
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Can Stretching Reduce Injury?There is much debate about when and how to stretch and the various benefits of stretching. here are some quick points on what science shows us.
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Protein Sparing During FastingIntermittent fasting does not threaten muscle mass - even for bodybuilders. The proof of this actually derives from observations of longer term fasting protocols...
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Is Intermittent Fasting Safe?Some new users of intermittent fasting may still worry about its safety. This article looks at the pros and cons...
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Fasted TrainingMany people are confused about the physiology surrounding the concept of 'fasted training' - training on empty. Here are the 'facts'...
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Six Pack or Eight Pack?Many people complain that they can only develop four of their abdominal muscles and they feel they could still show two or even four more. Here's the truth behind all this...
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Increasing Your Motivation to ChangeI am often contacted via my website by people trying to get better at something - or trying to become a better person, somehow. Here is a recent response I gave...
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Home Training: With a Punching Bag, Rowing Machine, Exercise Bike and Elliptical TrainerHow best can one get into shape using a punching bag, rowing machine, exercise bike and elliptical trainer? Not as easily as some may think...
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Runner's Knee ProblemsPainful knees are a common enough problem for long distance recreational runners. What's the best way to deal with them?
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Doing More Press-upsMany people in sports training do not realise the importance of conditioning themselves fully. It is seldom enough to do just one training activity if you want to reach your best...
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Dealing with Drug Addiction and Obsessive BehaviourMany people struggle to let go of negative habits or drug misuse and abuse. The underlying reasons for such behaviours can be postulated to be the same and, thus, there may simply be one underlying approach required to solve them all...
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Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?The author of The Handbook of Intermittent Fasting, Idai Makaya, explains his views on the importance of Breakfast. His views may surprise you for a number of reasons...
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Can Type Two Diabetes Be 'Cured'?Type-two diabetes is an increasingly common chronic health condition - nearing epidemic proportions in more prosperous communities. Idai Makaya speaks to Dr Collin Johnston and to Vigyan Jain about treatment and 'cure' possibilities...
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Gastric Banding - is it Ever Necessary?Here is some information from one of Britain's most experienced and diversified Bariatric Surgeons about weight loss surgery options and which people are actually 'decent candidates' for such radical surgical intervention...
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Hip Problems - Prevention and TreatmentThis article contains useful information from a recent newspaper article in which Idai Makaya spoke to Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Andrew Waterfield about preventing, addressing and curing hip problems.
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Pelvic Pain - Could You Have Endometriosis?This article is an extract from a recent newspaper article in which Idai Makaya spoke to Consultant Gynaecologist Andrew Hextall about endometriosis - it's causes, symptoms and management...
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Asthma and Martial Arts FitnessMany people fear that they will never achieve their goals in sports like martial arts due to having asthma. That's not true in most cases and here's why...
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Ketogenic DietsMany people trying to burn fat and get lean question how long they need to be in a ketogenic state for, in order to do this. Here are the considerations we need to make...
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Training in the Fasted StateExercising without any food in the system is often referred to as fasted training. What, if any, are the advantages of doing this? Fitness Conditioning Magazine Columnist Idai Makaya explains...
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Should You Circumcise Your Son?There is often healthy debate around the practice of circumcision - with some claiming it is culturally necessary and others that it's downright brutal. If this is a decision you are confronted with here are some facts to consider.
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Combining Cardiovascular or Endurance Exercise with Weight TrainingMany people are keen to combine cardiovascular exercise and weight training in order to burn fat and build or maintain muscle mass. This only works if you stick to the rules.
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Speeding Up Your MetabolismMany people ask whether intermittent fasting diets - such as the Warrior Diet - can slow the metabolism. There is quite a simple scientific explanation for why they actually do the opposite.
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How to Build Big ArmsMany people seem to wonder whether to aim to increase reps or to aim for increased poundages when building their arms. There is also a lot of confusion about which exercises to focus on. Here's some advice.
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Apple DietsApples can play a major role in losing weight and getting lean. Here are a couple of options you may want to try...
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How to Eat LessMany people are struggling to control their weight because they find it impossible to curb hunger. There is a technique from the practice of intermittent fasting which can be applied to all weight loss diets to suppress hunger...
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Body Fat PercentagesThere is a lot of talk about body fat percentage measurement in health and fitness circles, but should this be relegated to the realm of theory rather than sought out as a real-world measurement?
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Why Intermittent Fasting WorksIntermittent Fasting (or IF) is a form of calorie restriction used to improve health and longevity (and also to lose or control weight or body fat). Why does it work and why is it the most likely way to resolve the western obesity crisis?
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The Best Full Body WorkoutIs there such a thing as the best full body workout. Actually Yes...and No...
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Acute Achilles Tendon InjuryRunning can cause achilles injuries in some people and it is important that these are fully addressed before continuing with your training. Here are some considerations to be made...
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The Emotional Aspects of Weight Loss and Weight GainWeight loss is more a psychological issue than a physical one. Magazine and Newspaper columnist Idai Makaya explains why.
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Boxing and BodybuildingMagazine columnist Idai Makaya addresses a query relating to boxing and bodybuilding in combination - can this affect muscle growth?
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Roacutane and BodybuildingBodybuilding and fitness forums often have queries about using Roacutane, the acne drug, and avoiding its many interactions. This actually leads on to a higher discussion about medications, drugs and supplements and their real importance.
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Once-Weekly BodybuildingSome people have serious time constraints that make conventional fitness training a virtual impossibility. However, there is no excuse not to train - magazine columnist Idai Makaya explains the option of once-weekly bodybuilding.
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Which Supplements Should We Be Taking - If Any?The health-supplements industry is huge and it has the most powerful marketing tools available - often working by brainwashing people with dogma and mantras through magzines and paid, credible endorsers. What should we really be doing?
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Training and Eating to Build MuscleMany people want to build up their muscles and become more athletic but often they focus their energies on the wrong aspects of this challenge. Magazine columnist Idai Makaya explains using a real query as an example.
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How to Lift Heavier Weights in the GymMany people are not sure how to improve their best lifts in the gym and many don't realise the link between exercise intensity and muscle size. Magazine columnist Idai Makaya explains more...
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Can Pilates Protect Against Sports Injuries?There have been suggestions that Pilates Exercises can prevent sports injuries. Magazine columnist Idai Makaya responds to a claim by a physiotherapist that Pilates exercises can completely prevent injuries in an entire football team.
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When to Use CreatineCreatine is a popular fitness training supplement. Many people ask when is the best time to take it and for how long. Magazie columnist Idai Makaya gives an outline of his own experiences using creatine and what Doctors have told him.
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Alternate Day Intermittent Fasting (ADF)The author of the Handbook of Intermittent Fasting, Idai Makaya, explains how to monitor and track changes when you've just started an Alternate Day Fasting Program for muscle definition.
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Advances in Prostate Cancer ManagementProstate Cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Idai Makaya speaks to a researcher and consultant urologist about the condition and how we can best equip ourselves to beat it.
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Difficulty Sleeping?Many people who exercise in the evenings experience difficulty sleeping. Magazine columnist Idai Makaya discusses his insights into this phenomenon.
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How Much Sleep Do We Need?Magazine fitness conditioning columnist Idai Makaya looks at issues around getting enough sleep.
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Children and High Protein DietsThere is much talk in the fitness community around high protein diets. Are these diets really safe and should we be looking more deeply into the safety of protein and other supplements before we actually use them?
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Exercise Programs for TeenagersMagazine Columnist Idai Makaya explains important issues related to teenage exercise programs.
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Avoiding Lower Back Pain when Doing Squats or DeadliftsPoor exercise form has a much greater effect on your body than you may think. Most exercise related injuries are caused by poor form. Magazine columnist Idai Makaya explains how to protect your lower back while squatting and deadlifting.
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The Practicalities and Applications of Body Composition MeasurementsIn this Q & A Article Magazine columnist Idai Makaya addresses a commom query about measuring body fat percentage using a scale and outlines the practical assessments and applications relevant to body fat management.
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Assessing a Real Diet and Exercise ProgramMagazine Columnist Idai Makaya assesses a real exercise program and points out areas for potential improvement.
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Low GI DietsMagazine Columnist Idai Makaya discuses the concept of Glycemic Index and how the Glycemic Index of some foods can be altered depending on how we eat them and what we eat them with.
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Muscle - Building Routines for when You TravelMagazine and Newspaper Columnist Idai Makaya introduces training options you can use anywhere, at any time - even without any equipment at all. It is possible to get into peak condition without a gym and without equipment.
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Motivation to Exercise and Lose WeightMagazine and Newspaper Columnist Idai Makaya explains the often overlooked link between Goals and Motivation in response to a common query about how to remain motivated to train and get into shape.
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Planning a Weight Loss DietMagazine and Newspaper Columnist Idai Makaya outlines a few considerations you may want to make when planning a weight or fat loss diet. It all comes down to calorie deficit in the end...
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Performing Deadlifts for Developing the Lower Back and HamstringsMagazine and Newspaper Columnist Idai Makaya gives a brief description of the type of grip one may consider using for deadlifting.
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Getting Rid of Stubborn FatMagazine and Newspaper Columnist Idai Makaya gives some simple tips around dietary changes which may assist in getting rid of stubborn fat.
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Flexibility Training for Martial ArtsMagazine and Newspaper columnist Idai Makaya shares his insights into effective martial arts flexibility training and provides a few routines to try out for improving flexibility for the hamstrings.
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Gynaecomastia (sometimes Called "Man Boobs" or "Moobs")Magazine and Newspaper columnist Idai Makaya talks about the increasingly more common condition in society sometimes referred to as "Man Boobs" - but correctly called Gynaecomastia. What can people do to avoid or correct the condition?
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Starting an Exercise & Fitness ProgramMagazine and Newspaper columnist Idai Makaya provides some useful principles for all beginners who are taking up a fitness training program for the first time.
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Rest & Recovery Between Exercise SessionsBritish magazine columnist Idai Makaya addresses a query about rest and recovery between training sessions.
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Warming Up and Warming DownBritish magazine columnist and fitness conditioning expert Idai Makaya discuses the concepts of warming up and warming down in relation to general and sporting workouts and touches on the combination of cardio and resistance training. Q & A format...
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Using High Intensity Training to Lose Fat and Gain MuscleBritish Magazine Columnist and fitness expert Idai Makaya discusses high intensity training for weight loss and muscle gain by addressing a common (and real) query on the subject.
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Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle Mass - at the Same TimeBritish magazine columnist Idai Makaya addresses a query on losing fat and gaining muscle mass for a person who works unsocial hours. Could Intermittent Fasting have a role to play?
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Roy Jones Jr to Fight Bernard Hopkins on April 3rd 2010!Martial Arts Magazine Columnist Idai Makaya previews the recently announced light-heavyweight clash between boxing legends Roy Jones Jr and Bernard Hopkins. Is this bout right for the sport and is it even right for the fighters involved?
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Intermittent Fasting & Insulin ResistanceBritish Magazine Columnist and fitness conditioning expert Idai Makaya looks more closely at the metabolic profile one might expect when following an Intermittent Fasting protocol long-term. Does Intermittent Fasting Have any Health Risks?
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Shoulder 'Pre-Hab'British maagazine columnist and fitness conditioning expert Idai Makaya discuses tackling a shoulder injury and how to train to avoid this.
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Getting into Shape for a Wedding in 12 WeeksBritish Magazine Columnist and fitness conditioning expert Idai Makaya addresses a query on short-term rapid physical transformation. The main thing to be aware of when losing weight fast is to do it properly, and to have sensible, measurable goals...
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Football Training & Conditioning for a TeenagerBritish magazine columnist and fitness training expert Idai Makaya answers a young athlete's training queries to outline the principles of youth fitness training.
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Getting into Great Shape by Training and Eating SensiblyBritish Magazine Columnist and fitness expert Idai Makaya answers a query relating to getting defined and muscular through lifestyle change...
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How to Survive a Gang AttackIt's not easy, but here are some hints and tips to survival in a gang attack situation - if you should ever suffer such a misfortune.
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Fitness Q & ABritish Magazine Columnist Idai Makaya looks at things people can do if they are considering adding muscle mass - whilst doing cardio and sports as well. The key is to ensure rest and to make the most of your hormone reserves...
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How to Win a FightThere are some techniques available to most people for raising the likelihood of winning a physical confrontation. This can never be guaranteed - unfortunately - but here's how to make the best of a bad situation.
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Gastric BandingIdai Makaya speaks to a surgical expert about weight loss surgery - its relevance, importance and effectiveness.
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Motivation Techniques for Gaining and Maintaining Good HealthThe motivations for our training are actually very similar to those for our general health. Idai explains why we should be motivated to remain in peak health and fitness and also shows how we can do this automatically.
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Making the WeightIdai Makaya interviews Brad Pilon for Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine, Britains Number One martial arts publication.
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How to Live for 100 YearsBarring serious accidents, Idai Makaya believes you can realistically live to a hundred...if you really want to. Yes, self defense plays a large role in doing so - but not in the way that many people think. Here's how!
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The British Inner City Knife-Crime PhenomenonBritish martial arts magazine columnist Idai Makaya gives his take on the hotly debated British Knife Crime 'epidemic' and how best to solve it - in his view!
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New Age Self DefenseAre the less experienced combat trainees out there more of a danger to others - and to themselves too?
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New Age Self DefenseIn the Star Trek movies a well known coin-phrase went: "The price of freedom is Eternal Vigilence." There is a similar concept in self protection. What does this mean and why should every single human being on Earth be doing it?
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Premeditated Self Defense - Superior to Traditional Pre-Emptive Striking?British Martial Arts Magazine Columnist Idai Makaya debates the superiority of Pre-emptive Self Defense over 'just' pre-emptive striking.
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'New Age' Self DefenseBritish Martial Arts Magazine Columnist Idai Makaya explains his approach to self defense (in its entirety) and how this outlook can demonstrably make you virtually unassailable.
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Self Defence PhilosophyIdai Makaya explains the perspective he feels a martial artist should have on the 'use of minimum force.'
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Personal Safety for Runners & JoggersIdai was interviewed by Women's Fitness Magazine to help advise women on how best to stay safe while out running. The advice given applies to men as well, so if you do get out on your own it's probably worth having a read.
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The Implications of High Blood PressureIdai explains the issue of blood pressure and why high blood pressure is a problem. Many people know a high blood pressure reading is unhealthy - even life threatening - but do they know why this is so?
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The Implications of High CholesterolIdai makaya explains high cholesterol in layman's terms and gives some general advice.
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The Importance of Obtaining & Maintaining a Narrow WaistIdai Makaya explains the scientific evidence about why having a narrow waist is not just about appearance and actually has a bearing on how long we will live and the quality of life we will have.
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Bowel CancerIdai Makaya speaks to a consultant gastroenterologist about bowel cancer, its causes, treatments and preventative measures.
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Osteoarthritis of the KneeIdai Makaya speaks to a specialist surgeon about osteoarthritis of the knee - how to prevent it and how to treat it.
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Intermittent Fasting and Diabetes:Idai Makaya explores the physiology around diabetes and why intermittent fasting, theoretically, should be an ideal solution for a type-two diabetic diet.
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Intermittent Fasting:Martial Arts Magazine Columnist Idai Makaya shares his insights into the practice of intermittent fasting and the realistic results one can expect from using this fat burning technique.