When was the last time you actually made some progression in the gym? Honestly?Ā When was the last time you increased your weights? Tried a new exercise or mixed up your reps and sets scheme?
If you haven't done any of the above, if you'reĀ finding you're not getting the results you want...I think it's time you made…
With the official start of British Summertime just around the corner it is not an unusual sight to see the commencement of āquick fix dietsā and the standard seasonal rush to get into shape.
However if youāre reading this, than it is most probably because youāre looking for a flipping good pre-workout recipe to accompany your…
Those dreaded weights, theĀ embarrassment of picking up a weight that's far too heavyĀ and the beefed up body builders waiting for you to get off the machineĀ are all reasons to put you off from weight training - and rightly so too. I get it and I've been there myself, I had no clue what to do…
Itās no secret that the best feeling always comes after a workout; itās a strong mixture of ānailed itā and āIām so glad itās over.ā
Letās face it...not everyone will beĀ excited at the thought of becoming covered in sweat, feeling 'the burn' and being launched out of our comfort zones and into a deep squat.
There is…
You can train as hard as you like but if you're not going to pay attention to the food you're eating, it's the same as taking 2 steps forward and one step back. Only focusing on that one hour of training you do in the gym and ignoring your body for the other 23, is…
Why?
There are numerous studies demonstrating that coffee is a potent ergogenic. It can increase fat burning during training, heighten motivation, and improve work capacity.
However, if you drink it post-workout, you will delay recovery and elevate the stress hormone cortisol just when you need to clear it.
Exercising naturally elevates cortisol. If you are training hard…
Fitness and nutrition myths areĀ an absolute nightmare andĀ tend to be a common reason for people simply 'giving up' on living a healthy lifestyle. The confusion thatĀ all the so called fitness 'experts' have causedĀ has given plenty of headaches, debates and issues to resolve and although that will never stop, there is hope in that there are…
After years of lifting weights without stretching before or after I trained, I realised that my posture was pretty horrendous. Not to mention theĀ people around me could see how my tight shoulders, chest, biceps and upper back were, which is never a good sign.
SoĀ I looked intoĀ stretching and remedial work and how I could integrate…
So you think carbs are bad for you? We're not surprised. Over the last few years carbs have been given a bad reputation, especially those that are high in sugar which in turn has given 'fats' the front runner in our nutrition plans.
Fats are a great source of energy but I can assure you that…
Working out, doing weights, going for a run or whatever other kind of fitness exercise that tickles your fancy is commonly mistaken to be good for just the one reason...looking good. Getting rid of that big behind, bingo wings or maybe even a double chin may be the motivation behind your sudden desire to go the…