Dr. Adam Collins PhD, Author at Form

Being Aware of the Booze: Can Drinking Alcohol Make You Fat?

Weight loss programmes often discourage the consumption of alcohol, but how exactly does abstaining from an occasional drink contribute to weight gain?

Nutrition — 21 October 2020 / 4 min read
Nutritional Myth-Busting: Do Carbs Really Make You Fat?

Carbs have been demonised in the past decade, but is it all just a myth? Head of nutrition at Form, Dr. Adam Collins looks at the topic from both sides.

Nutrition — 11 September 2020 / 3 min read
Are BCAAs Magic Bullets or Is It Just Magic Marketing?

What are BCAAs? And should you be taking a BCAA supplement? Form’s head of nutrition, Dr Adam Collins PhD, breaks down the complex matter.

Body / Nutrition — 26 August 2020 / 7 min read
Body Composition 101: The Basics of Gaining Muscle and Losing Fat

In this excerpt from our short course on body composition, Dr. Adam Collins, head of nutrition at Form, takes us on a whistle-stop tour around these two fundamentals.

Nutrition — 30 July 2020 / 9 min read
An Introductory Guide to Carb Cycling and How to Tailor the Method to Your Goals

Dr. Adam Collins, head of nutrition at Form, explains how the game changing diet works as well as some strategies to help you on your carb cycling way.

Nutrition — 23 July 2020 / 12 min read
What Is the Keto Diet and How Exactly Does It Work?

In this excerpt from our short email course on the topic, Dr. Adam Collins explains what the keto diet is and details its effects on our mind and body.

Nutrition — 26 June 2020 / 11 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Your Basal Metabolic Rate

What is your basal metabolic rate, why is it important and how can you change it? Dr. Adam Collins takes a deep dive into this commonly misunderstood topic.

Nutrition — 11 June 2020 / 20 min read
When and How Often Should You Eat to Help Manage Your Weight?

Dr. Adam Collins looks at how often and when we should eat, including the effects of intermittent fasting and late-night snacking.

Nutrition — 16 April 2020 / 15 min read
Tell Me, Should I Exercise When I’m Ill?

It goes without saying that if you have physically injured yourself, you should consult a medical professional if you’re planning to hit the weights …

Body / Life — 12 March 2020 / 4 min read
Ask Dr Adam | What’s Stopping Me From Bulking Up?

Gaining weight and muscle might sound as simple as simply eating more, but there’s more to it than that. Form’s head of nutrition investigates.

Body / Nutrition — 11 March 2020 / 5 min read