5 Reasons why you should never skip leg day!
So, you're thinking about skipping leg day, eh? Well, you better think again! Legs have the biggest muscle groups in the body, so it's not wise to neglect your lower body workouts.
Got Stubborn Muscle Soreness? Try Vitamin C!
If you're saving vitamin C exclusively for the dinner table or before travel, you're missing out on its many benefits, including decreasing post-exercise soreness.
Post workout nutrition for big results
Tired of busting a gut in the gym only to be left disappointed by your results? If this sounds like you, it's possible that you're neglecting the importance of your post-workout nutrition. Here are 5 delicious and easy to prepare post-workout snacks for big results.
How to kick Monday's ass!
It’s Sunday night and the fear of the impending Monday doom and gloom is slowly taking hold. Thankfully, not all Monday’s are inherently bad. Here’s what to can do right now to make sure you kick Monday’s ass and set yourself up for great week.
Exercise Recovery: 10 Tips to help you recover faster between workouts
Feeling sore, tired and unenthused in-between workouts? If so, It’s possible that you’re under-prioritising recovery and it’s importance in fitness. Here’s 10 tips to help you recover faster!
Can you Drink Alcohol Without Gaining Weight?
Alcohol is an integral part of our society and I am frequently asked about it. "Is one glass of wine/beer once a day/week/month ok?" Naturally, that really depends on your lifestyle and your fitness goals. Are you a social drinker trying to lose a little weight? Are you training for the Iron Man Triathlon? Or are you somewhere in between?
Do you need a rest day or are you just being Lazy? Signs and symptoms of overtraining
Unless you're a Navy seal preparing for a life or death mission impossible, the expression, “the only workout you regret, is the one you didn't do” is nonsense and doesn't apply to 99.9% of the population. Overtraining can not only be dangerous, but it can also have a negative impact on your day-to-day life. But how do you know when you’re overtraining compared to when you’re just being lazy!?
The Perfect Post-Workout Nutrition for Recovery
Your post-workout meal is one of the most important factors of muscle growth and recovery, but it's easy to get it wrong. So what (and when) should you eat following a workout? Let's dig in!
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.
How Omega-3s Can Benefit Your Workout Performance
Omega-3 fatty acids benefit your health in many ways. While you might initially associate Omega-3s with brain and heart health, research also suggests they can boost your workout performance and aid in recovery.
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.
How to speed up your recovery after exercise
Results don't happen in the gym alone and what you do in the hours and days surrounding your workouts can make all the difference between a slow and painful recovery with mediocre results and a fast recovery with great results! Here are 6 simple ways to maximize your recovery and results.