How to lose 4kg in 10 weeks

Whey, casein and creatine all have their place on the gym floor, but there’s a stir-fry staple you should bring from wok to workout: ginger. Not just a useful digestive aid, this fiery root has been proven by research published in the Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness to help cut an average of 4.1kg of body fat over 10 weeks when combined with strength training. Stepping up to the bar is always going to be beneficial for those on a fat-burning mission, but the study found men who consumed just one teaspoon of ginger daily lost double that of those who trained without the spice. What’s more, the group taking ginger significantly increased their lean mass compared to the control group, making a carrot juice blended with a teaspoon of ginger as effective as a post-workout protein hit. Gentlemen, it’s time to shake up your nutrition.

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