Meet James Newbury, an incredible athlete, coach and now gym owner. James is undoubtedly one of the fittest blokes in the country. (In fact he just placed second in the inaugural Men’s Fitness ‘Fit Bloke Challenge’ against an incredibly tough field). We caught up with James to hear exactly what a ‘superfood’ is and how he incorporates them into his diet. He also shares his favourite superfood recipe and gives us a look at what his daily diet looks like.
Over to James… Continue reading
By Guy Lawrence
Is it time to take control of your health?
In this episode of The Health Sessions I hangout with Donna & Tora the weight control experts. Their motto is (love this!) health is a lifestyle, not a life sentence. With a great message to health, weight loss and weight control it is a pleasure to have them on the show.
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Podcast episode #4By Guy Lawrence
Ever wondered if we can live without carbohydrates? It certainly gets a lot of stick in the press…
In this episode of The Health Sessions I catch up with Shane Richards of Holistic Foundations who chats to us about life without carbs. Shane runs a thriving community/gym with a fantastic approach around health & well-being. Shane is one of the most passionate guys I know and it is a pleasure to have him on the podcast.
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Attention all fitness enthusiasts, need a little motivation? We have a fantastic competition that will take no longer than it takes to boil a kettle to enter!
What can you win? Continue reading
It’s that time of year folks!
Where thousands of hopefuls set out for a shot at the title of ‘fittest on earth’.
The road to the CrossFit games starts now.
It’s time for the world wide Open.
Registration opens today for the largest fitness competition on the planet, where anyone, anywhere, with a camera has a shot at proving themselves as the best CrossFitter in the world.
This will be my first year competing and needless to say I’m both nervous and excited.
We here at 180 have the privilege of having access to some of the best CrossFitters in the world (through our awesome team of sponsored athletes) and as such will be asking them for their tips for other first time competitors looking to make their mark in the sport.
You can register yourself here: CrossFit Games Registration
Good luck folks, we here at 180 can’t wait to see what this year’s games season brings!
Khan
I had an interesting discussion abut training with some friends on the weekend.
My group of mates are all into fitness and rarely do we get together and not discuss training, at least a little bit.
It’s been interesting to watch our reasons for training and therefore our methods change over the years, from sports team practices, to wanting six packs and then pursuing performance based goals.
It’s my belief that every single person should follow some sort of fitness regime. We’re becoming a more sedentary society, reliant on technology and the convenience of fast food. But having a background as PT, commitment and consistency is generally what causes people to fall of the fitness bandwagon.
Consistency only comes when you have a clear cut reason for being in the gym. We post and preach all things CrossFit here, because all of us at 180 are hooked on becoming better CrossFit athletes. Many yoga lovers practice their craft for its mental and physical benefits and to relieve some of the stresses of everyday life and bodybuilders do 12 types of curls a session to try and secure a win in their next show.
Figuring out your reason for training is the first and arguably most important step towards starting a successful training routine.
Health? Image? Sports? Performance?
Why do you train?
By Khan Porter
There’s a reason we call Stu ‘The Whippet’. He’s a sprightly fellow, however, hopefully not for much longer.
After doing CrossFit for the last six months Stu’s become so lean that ocean swimming (a favourite pass time of his) has become more like taking an ice bath and each session is getting notably shorter due to the poor Stu being unbearably cold.
So in this edition of 180 seconds or less, we join Khan and Stu on the couch and chat about Stu’s new dietary and strength training endeavor, in which he’s looking to put his days of Whippetry behind him and become more of a Rottweiler, or better yet Great Dane.
The diet is based on the “Bigger Smaller Bigger” plan, put together by fitness and nutrition experts Dr John Beradi, Martin Rooney and Nate Green. They claim it helped Green pack on a massive 20lbs in 28 days, so we’re looking forward to seeing what it does for Stu!
By Khan Porter
Guy: What’s this 180 Performance thing I hear you ask?
Good question! When Stu and I first started out, we basically pointed ourselves roughly in the direction we wanted to go and then rolled with it along the way. Even though we’re not too hung up on the outcome, we’ve always asked ourselves these questions:
I’m a big fan of hanging out with people who are smarter than me (not hard I know!) that have skills and knowledge that I want to learn from. So we began to put a team together (learn more about them here) who I will be introducing more over the next few weeks, that will be contribute more to our blog and social channels etc. So everything remains the same (like our existing FB page), we are just adding more value.
Along with this 180 Performance was born. This is a space where a growing number of athletes will contribute and share their thoughts and knowledge.
Ever wondered what they eat before training? Or how they prepare for competition? Or how they rapidly reduce body fat a week before an event?
So over to one of our new team members, Mr Khan Porter. He’ll be overseeing more of the 180 Performance Facebook channel, so I’ll let him introduce the channel and himself a little more. Over to you Khan… Continue reading
By Guy Lawrence
Guy: I met Angeline Norton (pictured above) at Sydney’s Filex fitness expo earlier on this year. With enough protein supplements and chemical potions to make your head spin, it was refreshing to meet a sports/fitness model who was passionate about what they put in their body and doesn’t buy into all the hype.
Impressed with her approach to health and sports modelling and an all round great girl, I asked Angeline if she would share some of her tips on what it takes to get that sports modelling look… Enjoy! Continue reading
If you’re concerned about your health, we’re sure you would have tried a variety of a protein bars. By checking out the nutrition facts, most of these protein bars are undoubtedly loaded with chemicals and other ingredients you may not even be able to pronounce. What if there was a protein bar with ingredients you could not only pronounce, but also trust? The 180 Natural Protein Superfood Bar is the answer to all your prayers. This simple snack bar will help you quickly refuel after a taxing workout. It will also help you avoid bad food choices when cravings hit. By eating this, you replace other snacks filled with preservatives, chemical, and flavourings.
The bar was invented by fitness trainer Guy Lawrence when he discovered how many unnatural ingredients were in most protein bars nutrition facts. Good nutrition calls for simple ingredients. The 180 Natural Protein Superfood Bar contains simple, healthful ingredients like flaxseed, almond meal, sunflower kernels, whey protein and more.
Anyone who wants increased energy and health should take the bar. The bar improves your metabolism and eliminates toxicity, thereby increasing energy. The bar is great for a workout when taken an hour before and a half-hour after. Great for body builders or anyone who wants to build muscle, the bar improves stamina and energy. It’s also great for those who want to lose weight.
The 180 Natural Protein Superfood Bar is perfect as a meal replacement. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or not, replacing one meal a day with the bar will improve your health and nutrition. The bar is also very high in fiber necessary for digestive health. The best thing about the bar is its good for everybody. Whether you have diabetes, cancer or another illness, the bar is safe. It won’t alter your blood sugar. It’s also good for pregnant women. Used as an addition to regular snacks and meals, the bar will fill you with extra protein, essential fatty acids, fiber and minerals.
Athletes, busy moms, and children will benefit from the 180 bar. If you want a protein bar filled with healthy ingredients you can pronounce, try the 180 Natural Protein Superfood Bar. True to its name, this super food is good for everybody. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain it, the protein bar supports your needs. The 180 is different from other protein bars. The 180 has different protein bars nutrition facts. It provides you with the energy you need without filling you with preservatives.
