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My Publications
Is low-carb safe? What are the facts, and what is the nutritional key to longevity. Oxygen Magazine - Jan 2016 The long and short term effects of following a low carb diet. Addressing the myths surrounding low carb dieting and why it might appear to work in the short term. Suggestions made for the best type of diet to follow long term.
Do you BOSU? M2 Woman Magazine - Dec 2015 A fully illustrated (with demonstrative pictures) workout involving powerbags with safety considerations and exercise descriptions.
Mind the Junk Oxygen Magazine - Nov 2015 Part 3 of a 3 part series addressing why junk food is so addictive.
Sleep and tiredness the silent saboteurs Iron Man Australia - Nov 2015 How sleep and tiredness effect the gains that can be made in exercise and weight loss. Based on new research, and how there is more to sleep than just averaging 6-8 hours a night.
HIIT it! M2 Woman Magazine - Oct 2015 A description and history of "High Intensity Interval Training" (HIIT), its uses, and a fully illustrated written exercise program to follow at home.
Mind the Junk Oxygen Magazine - Sep 2015 Part 2 of a 3 part series addressing why junk food is so addictive.
Plateaus Iron Man Magazine Australia - Sep 2015 A description of what a plateau is, what it means, why it happens and how to change things to overcome the plateau.
Walking is a feasible physical activity for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Musculoskeletal Care - Aug 2015
Background. Exercise has been recognized as important in the management of RA. Walking is a low-cost and low-impact activity, requires no specialist training, is suited to a variety of environments and is inherently a clinically meaningful measure of independence. Methods. Thirty-three people with RA were recruited from Dunedin Hospital rheumatology outpatient clinics and enrolled in a walking randomized controlled trial (RCT) feasibility study. Participants were randomly allocated to the walkin
Mind the Junk Oxygen Magazine - Jul 2015 Part 1 of a 3 part series to explore (scientifically) why junk food is so tempting, and addictive.
What are the perceived barriers, facilitators and attitudes to exercise for women with rheumatoid arthritis? A qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation - June 30, 2015
Purpose: This study qualitatively examined the attitudes and perceived barriers to exercise of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We also explored the level of exercise that might be considered helpful or harmful, and whether walking would be an acceptable type of exercise. Method: Eight women with RA were interviewed via telephone using a semi-structured approach. Transcripts were coded for themes using the General Inductive Approach. These themes were used to develop a theoretical model of
The 7 most common health myths busted M2 Women Magazine - Jun 2015 In the article I delve into explaining how the seven myths are not quite the full picture due to the oversimplification of facts. These myths include: low fat; paleo; no sugar; artificial sugar; no carb.
The Band-IT M2 Women Magazine - Jun 2015 A fully illustrated and demonstrated workout using resistance bands. The benefits and history of resistance bands are discussed.
Dichotomy in translation raises the need for careful definition in use British Journal of Sports Medicine - February 23, 2015 Response to piece on "intensity" as a term in resistance training. Clarification on the definition of use of the term 'intensity' as raised by Steele certainly serves to highlight the continuing variation - and confusion - around use of this term. Due to the ambiguity as to whether intensity is a measured load or is synonymous with perceived level of exertion, Steele reco
The right medicine (ball) M2 Women Magazine - Nov 2014 A fully illustrated (with demonstrative pictures) workout involving the use of a medicine ball with safety considerations and exercise descriptions. There is also a history of the use of medicine balls in training.
Rude Not to Stair New Zealand Fitness Magazine - Jul 2014 A fully illustrated (with demonstrative pictures) workout involving stairs with safety considerations and exercise descriptions. A fully illustrated (with demonstrative pictures) workout involving the use of a medicine ball with safety considerations and exercise descriptions. There is also a history of the use of medicine balls in training.
Diets and Willpower M2 Women Magazine - Mar 2014 This article investigates the physiological and psychological factors which are reducing your ability to reach your goals. Understanding why diets so often have an expiry date can help with how you might change your diet expectations for the better. Also find out how you might harness the power of your psyche to make your diet a success.
Can clean eating lead to bingeing Fitness Life - Mar 2014 Restrictive dieting and the effect on eating patterns, psychological and behavioral implications
Ride the battleropes wave! Fitness Life - Feb 2014 A fully illustrated (with demonstrative pictures) workout involving battleropes with safety considerations and exercise descriptions.
Under Suspense TRX training Fitness Life - Sep 2013 A fully illustrated (with demonstrative pictures) workout involving TRX with safety considerations and exercise descriptions.
Fit for Good New Zealand Fitness Magazine - Nov 2012 Becoming fit with the benefit of also raising money for charity
Power Bags: Bags of Benefits Fitness Life A fully illustrated (with demonstrative pictures) workout involving powerbags with safety considerations and exercise descriptions.Becoming fit with the benefit of also raising money for charity