Lee's blog

Knowing your weaknesses is in itself a strength.

Written by: Lee on 10th Mar 2011
From quite a young age, most people are told to focus on what we do well, to ‘play to your strengths’. This can and does have benefits and has helped a lot of people progress in life, however, I believe that just as valuable a skill to ... Read more >

The true key to success – Commitment (an honest and frank view).

Written by: Lee on 25th Feb 2011
I’ve previously blogged about the 3 keys to success, rest, nutrition (diet) and training. It is true that these 3 elements govern how your body develops, but the real differences will be made by your commitment levels. ... Read more >

How often should I eat?

Written by: Lee on 21st Feb 2011
Here's a brief explanation as to why regular small meals serve the body better than fewer large meals. The best way to explain this is to imagine the body as a coal or wood burning fire (as the way it deals with energy is very similar). As ... Read more >

Abs - Myth and Reality

Written by: Lee on 10th Feb 2011
With all of the telemarketing and shopping channels flogging new and ‘revolutionary’ pieces of kit every day, that are all guaranteed to turn us into fitness models in 6 weeks, it’s getting harder and harder for people to ... Read more >

Cheat Meals and the Food Bank

Written by: Lee on 24th Jan 2011
My way of coping with a strict food plan is having a cheat meal at the end of the week. This meal doesn’t follow any healthy rules and is generally whatever has taken my fancy during that week. The enjoyment of this meal is difficult ... Read more >

New Year Resolutions

Written by: Lee on 3rd Jan 2011
For this year, I aim to visit more parts of the Uk I've not yet seen and start attending music festivals and gigs. Nice and simple, hopefully adding a bit more variety and fun into the year. ... Read more >

Merry Christmas

Written by: Lee on 24th Dec 2010
Heres wishing everyone in the iBodz community (and i suppose those outside as well) a happy, healthy Christmas. I hope everyone has a great time and gets all they want. Merry Christmas all ... Read more >

In Weight Training, what is Heavy

Written by: Lee on 16th Dec 2010
In a sport that seems to be obsessed with weight, I think it’s important to clarify just what heavy should mean to the individual. There are no set weight bands that say, this is light, medium and heavy, weight is relevant to the ... Read more >

Temperature low, motivation lower

Written by: Lee on 8th Dec 2010
For the first time in over a year I’m struggling for motivation and it is largely down to the weather. Every rep seems harder, it’s taking longer to warm up and the 6.45am walk to the gym isn’t getting any easier. If ... Read more >

Ask The Expert - Answered

Written by: Lee on 1st Dec 2010
Ask The Expert
I'd like to apologise to everyone for this section of the site being slightly neglected recently. I have spent the last few hours answering as many of the questions as I can and will endeavour to answer any and all outstanding ones ... Read more >