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THE TRAINING BOX

Take a bath with magnesium salts. Magnesium uptake into cells is much more efficient through the
skin, as when using Magnesium Chloride. Having a bath with a few cup falls of high quality
magnesium chloride crystals dissolved will help regulate your blood pressure and relax before bed.
Avoid looking at your phone before bedtime. Continually looking at an LED screen halts or slows
the production of melatonin, which is responsible for regulating your brain activity and sending you
to sleep. Research suggests allowing a period of 30-60 minutes before bed of screen free time.

turmeric
A powerful and natural anti inflammatory spice, contains essential dietary fibre and is a source of
many essential vitamins and minerals including B6, calcium and iron.
cinnamon
Another fantastic anti inflammatory and antioxidant, great for reducing inflammation and muscle
soreness after training. Also contains essential oils and is able to control the blood sugar levels by
slow digestion rate. Also great to add sweetness without sugar.

Quinoa
Not a grain but actually a seed, this is a great complex carbohydrate that is easily prepared. High
in protein it also contains lots of fibre, magnesium and B vitamins.
Potato
A fantastic source of fibre, vitamins B6 and C and essential proteins the old potato shouldn’t be
forgotten. Especially as it is a very versatile ingredient!

No need for any equipment for this quick workout, but you’ll still make a sizeable reduction of body
fat. This workout is based on the Tabata principle of training, which relies on maximal heart rate
training.
You will do 2 workouts within this 20 minute window, and by the end you should know about it.
Choose 3 exercises for each. For example; body weight squat, walking plank and reverse lunge.
For workout 2 change the 3 exercises. For example; knee supported press up, step ups and star
jumps.

Sleep well. Ensuring you have the best quality sleep decreases the cortisol (stress hormone) levels
in your body, allowing you the best chance of burning body fat overnight. Having a decent sleep is
also when your body can repair muscles from training
Maximise protein intake
Supplement Zinc and Magnesium