10 Tips on how to avoid injury when exercising
Let's face it. There is nothing worse than picking up an injury when exercising. Especially one that can be avoided. Follow these 10 tips to reduce your risk of exercise-related injury.
Best Rep Ranges for Strength, Muscle Growth and Endurance Goals
Rep ranges for strength, muscle growth and endurance. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about repetition ranges for your fitness goals.
10 Reasons why women should lift weights
From a leaner and sexier physique to better sleep, more energy and improved longevity. Here are 10 great reasons why all women should lift weights regularly.
Crossfit: 10 Things I learnt from training a Crossfitter
Love it or hate it, it's hard to deny the impressive nature of CrossFit and their athletes’ ability to push themselves through gruelling workouts. Here’s what i learnt from the humbling experience of training a Crossfitter.
Muscle building vs toning: What's the difference?
While muscle gain is a pretty straightforward concept, toning and the differences between the two seem to cause a lot of confusion. Let's break it down shall we!?
Resistance Training - 5 Things to Avoid For Best Results
When done right, the benefits of resistance training are literally limitless. Here are 5 things to avoid to maximise your results when starting a new program.
Performance Lab SPORT Protein Review
We review Performance Lab SPORT Protein. A patented Oryzatein Organic and Vegan Brown Rice Protein manufactured by Opti-Nutra. Is it really better than Whey?
The Ripped Vegan: Can You Build Muscle on a Vegan Diet?
Vegans bodybuilders exist. So the question isn’t really, can you build muscle on a vegan diet? We know you can. But how and what are the best ways to get everything you need from a vegan diet to maximize muscle growth. We take a look!
How to Get The Most out of Rest Days
For as many times as I've said to clients "don't skip leg day", it is by no means the most important training day. Don't get me wrong, I know all too well the importance of a grueling leg day, but I'd like to offer this advice instead: don't skip rest day!
Collagen vs. Whey: Which Is Better for Building Muscle?
Whey protein has long been the staple protein for most protein shakes, bars, and powders. Nowadays, however, there are many different types of protein available, and collagen supplements are staking their claim on the shelves of health foods stores and in the gym bags of many athletes and even bodybuilders. We take a look which is best all-around muscle builder.
5 Training Methods to help you break through a weight training plateau
You're eating well, training hard, and giving your body sufficient rest, yet you're stuck in a rut. What gives!? Unfortunately, weight training plateaus happen to us all. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or Mr. Olympia, you will no doubt have or will experience at least a few weight training plateaus along the way. Loss in strength, failure to hit rep counts, irritability, lethargy, frustration, lack of motivation, and little to no progress are all telltale signs that you've hit a training plateau.
Pre-sleep nutrition: Boost muscle recovery before bed
Sleep and recovery go hand in hand. Nothing is more restorative than a good night's rest. Athletes are no strangers to the "optimize everything" mentality that's often needed in the gym for optimal athletic performance and constant PR-shattering. Now, you may be able to optimize your sleep schedule and nighttime routine to improve your training sessions the next day without sacrificing sleep. Meet pre-sleep nutrition, your key to boosting overnight recovery and muscle growth.
Water: The Miracle Chemical That Helps Build Muscle
Water, the miracle chemical, “drug” and nutrient that helps build muscle. Experts agree that hydrating is a crucial ingredient for successful bodybuilding, weight loss (fat loss), and building body mass.
Cardio Vs Strength Training: Before, After, or Separate Days?
Is there a formula for getting the most benefit from your cardio and strength workouts? That really depends on your fitness goals. Are you bodybuilding? Does your goal lean more towards fat loss? Is it a combination of wanting to build muscle while staying lean? The bottom line is to create a training program that meets your overall fitness objectives while minimizing your risk of injury
Lean Bulking for the Endomorph: More Muscle, Less Fat
If you're an endomorph, like Tom Hardy or Jennifer Lopez, I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is that, in general, you're as likely to gain body fat as you are muscle mass. The good news is that Dr. Sheldon believed that endomorphs have a tendency toward a “viscerotonic” personality: relaxed, comfortable, and extroverted.
How much muscle can you gain in a month?
Whether returning to a training program or just beginning, the first month brings up the age-old question: Can I look like Daniel Craig as James Bond or Alicia Vikander as Tomb Raider in 4 weeks or less? The answer is no, you probably can’t! However, you can add muscle mass and start your journey to the body composition you desire.
The Benefits of Bone Broth for Muscle Growth, Joints & More
Bone broth, although a fairly simple and straightforward dish, is teetering on the line between superfood and supplement. Instead of smoothies or bowls of oatmeal, many people swear by drinking bone broth first thing in the morning.
Progressive overload training principle: Why it's so important for results!
The principle of progressive overload is probably familiar to you, but just not by that name. If you hang about the gym long enough, you will undoubtedly come across this term. And if you are serious about building muscle, this bodybuilding term and training concept is one that you must become friends with.
Save Muscle Mass with Glutathione - The Master Antioxidant
Glutathione is often referred to as The Master Antioxidant. This is because it can be found in nearly every single cell in the body at the same concentration as some of the most important nutrients for energy and cellular function
How to Time Protein Intake for Optimal Strength Gains
There's not really a bad time for protein intake. However, there are better times than others. In the morning, pre-workout, during a workout, and post-workout are all excellent times to get yourself some high-quality protein.