Fats are an integral part of any healthy diet and play numerous roles in the body! They come in different forms with unique impacts on the body. This also determines how healthy a fat is for us.   We have three types of fats: saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated.   What Makes Fats ‘Good’?   We can argue that all three types of fats play some role in the body and that we should get some amount of each.   If you were to ask most experts today, many would say that polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are beneficial, but we should avoid the saturated ..read more

Nootropics might sound like just another trend in health nutrition but they have a solid scientific foundation. What’s interesting is that you’re probably taking some types of nootropics every day without realizing it.   Let’s see what they are & how they work!   What are Nootropics?   Nootropics, also known as smart supplements and cognitive enhancers, are a collection of supplements (1) who's primary job is to improve cognitive function, although, their effects can be quite vast.    For instance, Ginkgo Biloba is a popular nootropic with vario ..read more

Article by Nick Brbot, professional bodysurfer & Peak athlete ambassador. With the ever increasing demands of life and pursuit for optimal performance, there are factors which we can control and factors which we can’t. Recovery is one factor which is in our control and taking it seriously will go a long way to improving your performance in all aspects of life. Recovery is also personal. What works for some people may not work for others. Below are some practices I use to maximise my rest & recovery.   During The Day Recovery starts as soon as you get up, so take note of these prac ..read more

So much to do, so little time. Feel like you’re constantly running around trying to get things done, always one step behind and barely meeting deadlines? To top it off, you’re so busy with your work, family and chores that you barely have any time for yourself to unwind. Well, it's about time that you took a deep breath and gave yourself some time off! We're only human, and there's only so much we can do in a day. We need to take time out to rest, relax and de-stress from hectic routines. Here are 5 tips to relax and de-stress!   1.    Get Outside There is something ab ..read more

Recipe by Leah Ball @plantsomepeas   Ingredients: 4 Bars of Melted Rest Chocolate 1 Tbs Rest Drinking Chocolate  Handful of Sprinkles Handful of Marshmallows Your Choice of Milk    Method: Pour some melted chocolate into a mould or large ice cube tray and coat all sides (to make a cup - you may need two coats). Once frozen, add in all your ingredients to the inside of the cup and place another chocolate over top to seal it. Refrigerate again. Heat up the milk. You can use a microwave (2min) or a milk frother. Drop the hot chocolate bomb inside and watch it melt and the fun ..read more

Park Circuit with Betsy Burnett from Raph on Vimeo.   Approx 30 min Park circuit: A1: Bench step ups x10-15 each side  A2: Tricep dip x12 A3: Bulgarian split squat x10 e/s A4: Tuck ups x20  A5: Ski Jumps x40  A6: Rear support shoulder taps x20 X5 rounds    Tips Bench step ups: keep chest upright, drive evenly through foot and keep heel on the bench. Tricep dips: Squeeze shoulder blades together to start, keep elbows pulled in, core and legs tight. Bulgarian split squat: play around with foot position to find a good spot. Keep torso upright. Drive through glute a ..read more

Peak Rest Iced Chocolate from Raph on Vimeo.   Available here: Peak Rest Drinking Chocolate 1. Add 2 teaspoons of Peak Rest Drinking Chocolate to a glass 2. Add roughly 150mL of cold water and stir to combine 3. Add Ice and 60mL milk of your choice and stir to combine 4. Sprinkle grated Peak Rest Chocolate over to add texture We used full cream milk for this video but you can easily create a vegan version using a non-dairy milk such as almond or oat milk.  With only 0.2g of sugar per serve*, you can enjoy your treat guilt free! *Please note - total amount of suga ..read more

Article by Betsy Burnett Why is Peak a part of my day? Peak is a huge part of my leisure, training, work and recovery when it comes to the nutrition side of things. I love Peak Chocolate because I know exactly what is in it and it’s full of all natural ingredients with no hidden nasties.   Some days I choose Peak Active. On these days I might eat it 30 mins before a strength session or a run and it gives me that extra little boost to get the job done. I love Active as a pre workout because it isn’t full of chemicals that effect my body in ways currently unknown. The supplements that ..read more

How to Make the Best Rest Hot Chocolate from Raph on Vimeo.   Available here: Peak Rest Drinking Chocolate 1. Add 2 teaspoons of Peak Rest Drinking Chocolate to a mug 2. Add roughly 30mL of near boiling water and stir to combine 3. Add 150 - 200mL frothed milk of your choice and stir to combine We used full cream milk for this video but you can easily create a vegan version using a non-dairy milk such as almond or oat milk.  With only 0.2g of sugar per serve*, you can enjoy your treat guilt free! *Please note - total amount of sugar will depend on your choice of milk ..read more

Article by Betsy Burnett.     I first started training for season 1 of Ninja Warrior back in 2016. It has been a fun and challenging journey since then!  I was a versatile athlete that could pretty much adapt to any challenge that was given to me. I had taken on various fitness feats that I found could challenge me in different ways such as True Grit, Tough Mudder & Spartan Sprint to name a few obstacle course races as well as taking part in the CrossFit Open a few times and the F45 Playoffs which I won in 2016!    Being a ninja started when the ad for season ..read more