The year was 2021, and the fat-loss challenge had been issued, but then came the (un)expected plot twist – the lock down. Despite the odds, the team at Higher Performance decided to carry on! Kettlebells & equipment were loaned out & new programs were crafted and set in place to help members to continue their […]
Before you commit to the next body transformation, there are a few important factors that you should consider. At almost everyone’s point in life, there will come a time where dropping a waist size or the need to get in shape comes to the forefront of our fitness journeys. Something like a body transformation, at […]
#HPStories is a series of interviews and articles that features members of the community that trains with us here at Higher Performance. As coaches and staff, we are continually inspired and motivated by the perseverance of our members as we tag along their fitness journeys through life. And we are so proud to share those […]
When people think of effective fat loss training, a few methods stand out more than others. Some swear by high intensity interval training (HIIT), others by weights only and some, just with cardio alone. The truth is, all these methods have their merits and they aid in weight loss to some degree. Now the million […]
#HPStories is a series of interviews and articles that features members of the community that trains with us here at Higher Performance. As coaches and staff, we are continually inspired and motivated by the perseverance of our members as we tag along their fitness journeys through life. And we are so proud to share those […]
In today’s society , we are constantly bombarded by stress from all angles. This list does not just include the ones inflicted from training but also encompasses external stressors such as work, relationships, environment… just to name a few. In this article, we are going to touch on the basic endocrinology and why stress, if […]
In the first part of this topic, we addressed the problem of diets that are low in carbohydrates. Now in part 2, we want to lay out just how you can utilise carbohydrates to your advantage for a sustainable fat loss phase. The keys to success lie in 2 main points: the timing of consumption […]
Trying to max up your best lifts everytime is a surefire way to ensure no progress and create a high risk of injury. When Deborah Ko (Debbie) first arrived at Higher Performance, she had complaints of frequent neck pain with sub-optimal movement patterns. Together, we set out the following goals: pack on muscle mass, reduce […]
In today’s post, we want to cover why going without carbohydrates is counterproductive and also share concepts that will help you create an efficient and sustainable fat loss plan. In the world of fat loss, diet plans such as Atkins or Ketogenic (or keto for short) have become household names that people gravitate to. The […]
When it comes to fat loss, calorie restriction and excessive cardio is what comes to most people’s minds. Calorie reduction is usually the main factor that gets hammered home. This is accurate, however, we wanted to share with you another aspect that will help with your fat loss journey. This article will help explain why […]
