Consistency: The key to Training Success
They say that every new beginning in life is tough – but even if you set your custom-devised workout program off on the right foot, it still doesn’t mean that peak fitness results are guaranteed. To safeguard your training agenda against stagnation or downright nosedives, you should keep your diet, workout, and recovery optimized for sustainable progress.
But how exactly do you tweak your lifestyle for long-term success and maximum performance during every workout session? Brace yourself: the road to training consistency isn’t paved with roses, but you can avoid thorns by adjusting your daily routine based on the guidelines listed below.
More than Muscle Gain: 5 Reasons Strength Training Will Change Your Life
Resistance workouts work like a charm for long-term physical, mental, and emotional health – and here are the top five benefits strength workouts will bring you along with a sexy six-pack and Apollo-Esque physique.
A beginners guide to exercise
You've decided to take the plunge into exercising but aren't quite sure where to start, what to do or what to expect. Fear not, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll look at some of the most important aspects when engaging in exercise for the 1st, 2nd or even 3rd time.
Post-workout nutrition - You are WHEN you eat.
I'm sure you've heard the expression “You are what you eat” but did you know that when you eat can be equally important. Here’s what you need to know about post-workout nutrition.
Forget the Scales - The bmi is whack! Alternate ways to track your fitness progress.
The BMI (Body Mass Index) is currently used around the world to determine whether an adult is of a healthy weight for their height. It can, however, be deceiving. A 5ft 10inch man that weighs 80kg would be considered overweight and most rugby and American football players considered obese according to the body mass index.
Postpartum Exercise - Tips to get you going
After months of your body stretching, growing, and shifting to make room for that sweet little bundle of joy in your tummy, the big day has come! You’re excited to get back home and start your life with your newest member of the family, and anxious to get your pre-pregnancy body back. Here’s how to get started.
Running in the city survival guide
Urban running has never been for the faint-hearted. It’s an activity that involves the cat-like reflexes of a puma, the lungs of a Kenyan, and the legs of any sort of mammal that has more than just two. Put those intimidating facts aside and you've got a beautiful sport, done anywhere, at any time, with friends or alone and with nothing more than your worn-out Nikes and a Spotify account.
Here's what you need to watch out for when taking to the streets of any major city to pound some pavement:
10 Ways to live longer: the secret to longevity
The first person to live to 150 years old has supposedly already been born and that the first person to live to 1,000 will be born in the next two decades. Here are 10 things you can do right now to improve your chances of living a long and healthy life.
Female body types
Identifying your body type can be crucial when choosing your workout program. You may want to have Rihanna's curvaceous physique, but you may be setting yourself an unrealistic goal if you’re body types don’t match up.
The super slow rep – Hit or miss?
I recently returned from a month-long trip to Spain. Whilst there i spent a good portion of my time trawling around the gyms and chatting with the locals about current health and fitness trends. The one that seemed most popular and that frequented most in conversation was “the super slow rep”.
Exercise - How much is too much?
Regular exercise boasts an incredible array or health benefits, but like most things in life when done in excess can lead to illness, exhaustion or worse.
Incinerate fat with High intensity interval training (HIIT).
The results of HIIT (high intensity interval training) is a revved up metabolism, more lean muscle and more fat burned in the 24 - 48 hours following exercise.
The best home exercise equipment for €100 or less
Forget the gym! Build superhuman strength, speed and fitness without stepping foot out of the comfort of your home with these 8 pieces of exercise equipment.
Male Body Types: How best to train, eat and supplements for your body type
Are you working your socks off in the gym and not getting the results you deserve? Knowing your body type will help you better tailor your diet and exercise plan and set realistic, attainable goals that pave the way to better results.
How to choose the perfect workout buddy.
Don't fancy slogging it out companionless in the gym but aren't quite sure what to look for in a workout buddy? Before you hop into the hot seat with just anyone. Consider the following aspects to help find that perfect training partner.
Your essential guide to High-Intensity Circuit Training
High-intensity training is all the rage and it’s not at all surprising given the potential health benefits associated with it. But what is HICT and what should I expect? Here's everything you need to know!
10 Rookie mistakes that could be ruining your fitness results.
Fed up that despite your best efforts to exercise regularly and eat well, you've very little to show for it? If so, you could be making 1 or more of these 10 rookie mistakes that could be ruining your fitness results.
How to maximize your workouts
Tired of busting a gut at the gym only to see your waistline swell and your muscle mass decrease!? Despite your best efforts, it’s possible that you’re not getting the most out of your workouts.
Why you should forget the gym and exercise outdoors
While the gym does have it's perks, it simply can't compete with the variety, views and constantly changing environment of the great outdoors. Whether you're a newbie exerciser or a seasoned pro, the great outdoors has everything you need to get fit.
5 reasons you can't lose weight
In 95% of weight loss cases, it’s as simple as consuming fewer calories than you expend. Sounds easy, right? Unfortunately, too many of us despite our best efforts struggle to lose weight. If this sounds like you, you may well be committing one or more of these 5 common weight loss mistakes.