Increase Strength
How often should you change your workout routine?
This piece of content is from our valued partner Bio-synergy. You can find the original version in the TotalNRG digital magazine here. Here are some hot tips from an industry expert to make sure you are getting the most out of your workouts. Andre...
What you need to do to build muscle
Having more muscle is a pretty common fitness goal. But it's one that's more difficult to do when working out from home. Without heavy weights available to you, it can feel like you're not making any progress. But building muscle isn't as clear a...
How to build your strength back
For lots of us, lockdown made our usual fitness routines a little different. No longer able to access all the gym equipment like barbells, benches, resistance machines, and squat racks, we had to adapt our workouts to whatever we had at home. For...
The best pieces of equipment to use in the gym
Home workouts are great. They're accessible, quick, and low maintenance. They definitely help us fit fitness into our hectic lifestyles. But let's face it. Gyms offer so much more that we can never fully replicate from home. A pair of dumbbells and a resistance band...
Building lower body strength: the 10 best exercises to do
When you're able to hit the gym, having access to those heavy weights makes lower body day a lot easier. Loads of reps with light weight doesn't increase strength effectively, so having access to the barbells and big dumbbells is a must....
Building upper body strength: the 10 best exercises to do
When you’re able to hit the gym, and get access to all that equipment, building upper body strength becomes much more accessible. Increasing your strength means increasing the amount of force you’re able to produce by contracting a muscle. By...
7 dumbbell mistakes not to make when working out
We rely heavily on dumbbells pretty for our workouts. They're probably the most common form of gym equipment. Whether it's upper body, lower body, or a full-body workout, dumbbells have a massive presence in our fitness routines. The great thing...
Here’s how push/pull workouts can transform your routine
When it comes to fitting fitness in, aside from a flexible pass that gives you access to thousands of gyms across the UK, it helps to have a straightforward, effective, and time-efficient workout plan. One that's simple to follow and gives the right results....
How to do a full-body workout with just one kettlebell
Kettlebells are a handy tool for resistance training. Any exercise you can do with a dumbbell, you can probably do with a kettlebell too. Kettlebell variations distribute the weight differently and allow you to work through slightly different...
