Flex Wheeler Interview - Martial Arts & Bodybuilding: In the June 2009 issue of Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine Idai interviewed IFBB Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler. 
Tatooed Flex Wheeler at the Arnold Classic Martial Arts Festival in 2005
Flex is a bodybuilder and also a long-time martial artist and they explored Flex's experiences of combining the two disciplines. Idai also gives some direction on everyday things martial artists can do if they want to combine the two disciplines effectively - including the pros and cons of this training combination. Read the full article here. For more video footage of Flex Wheeler in action please click here.
Idai Makaya Interviewed by Women's Fitness Magazine: 
In August 2009 Idai Makaya was interviewed by Women's Fitness Magazine. The discussion focused on personal safety for women while out running or jogging. The advice given in this interview is pertinent to both women and men - so if you do get out and about on the streets (all on your own) it's probably well worth having a read of this article. Click here to view the full article.
Fight Conditioning with MMA's Lee Hasdell: Idai interviewed British Mixed Martial Arts Legend Lee Hasdell for Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine's January 2010 issue (on sale from mid-December, 2009). As well as training with Lee, Idai explored Lee's insightful views into physical and psychological conditioning, his ideas on the future direction of fitness training practices and a little of the controversial past of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (and the part Lee Hasdell played in legitimising MMA). 
Lee Hasdell (White Trunks) prepares to do battle on Cage Rage
This article will be followed by a second article in the February 2010 issue of MAI Magazine, which will look more closely at Lee's favourite conditioning techniques and drills for excellence in mixed martial arts competition. Look out for this issue of MAI Magazine - on news stands from the 2nd week of January 2010. Click here to see even more video footage of Lee Hasdell in action!
Intermittent Fasting - Interview with Brad Pilon: Idai Makaya interviewed Canadian nutritionist Brad Pilon in the December 2009 Edition of MAI Magazine. Brad Pilon is a well known advocate of the practice of Intermittent Fasting. This article will be of great interest to those who want to learn easy and effective methods for controlling their weight - or for getting a leaner body. Brad has an extensive background in nutrition and worked for years within the nutritional supplements industry. It was during his time in the supplements industry that he further developed his knowledge and theories about performance nutrition - but he also realised that there were many falacies being propagated by some in the nutritional supplements industry, solely to promote the sales of their products. This led him to search for a 'greater truth' - which eventually led to his commitment to the practice of Intermittent Fasting. Read the full article here.
The Warrior Diet - Interview with Ori Hofmekler: 
In 2009 Idai interviewed Ori Hofmekler - author of The Warrior Diet - for Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine. The main topic was Intermittent Fasting for combat athletes. Ori's Warrior Diet was designed for athletes and is still as popular today as it was when the book was first launched in 2002. In his discussion with Idai, Ori shares his insights and experiences and tells readers more about the Warrior Diet and what led him to write this book. Look out for this article in MAI Magazine in early 2010.
"Healthcare Matters" Article Series: Part of Idai Makaya's Healthcare work involves regularly writing Medical & Healthcare articles for a number of magazines and newspapers. These articles feature interviews with some of Britain's leading Doctors and Surgeons. To access the most recent of these Healthcare Matters Interviews - looking at various common healthcare and medical issues (of high significance in today's modern society), please click here.
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