Increase Strength
How much protein do you need when exercising?
It's well known that those who often exercise and like lifting heavy in the gym need to stock up on their protein. Visualisations of toned men and women sipping on a protein shake in a tight fitted t-shirt come to mind quite quickly. Do those muscles come from...
Combining your strength training and running
You don't have to be a runner or a lifter. You can be both. In fact, it's best to be both. If you've picked up a new running hobby during lockdown that you don't want to abandon when you get back in the gym., or if you're a runner looking to make...
Six things to know about strength training
There are many different types of fitness: cardiovascular, flexibility, mobility, muscular endurance, and muscular strength. Strength is often hailed as the ultimate type of fitness training, and why many of us head to the gym. All that equipment...
Should you lift heavy or light weights?
There are so many different exercise routines, workout approaches, and fitness styles out there. It’s tough to keep up. And with this number continuing to grow, it’s not going to get any easier. Some people swear by Crossfit. Others only do HIIT....
Bodybuilding quotes to become your new mantra
Bodybuilding is quite the feat. It's not a part time hobby or something to dip in and out of. All professional body builders will know that embarking on this journey takes dedication, hard work, commitment, and huge sacrifice. The word bodybuilding is pretty...
A guide to the bulk and cut
The fitness world brings a lot of jargon, especially around weight training. If you're new to the scene, you might have heard the terms' bulking' and 'cutting' being used but have no idea what they mean. Or even if they apply to you. Let alone how to do them. So take...
How to start lifting weights
We don't want to admit it but walking out onto the gym floor when you're new to lifting can be very intimidating. Everyone seems to know what they are doing. All the machines look complicated to operate. We don't want to make a mistake and look like the novice we are,...
What is progressive overload?
Nobody begins their fitness journey being able to do loads of reps or lift very heavy weights. You need to challenge your muscles to develop them. A great way to build your strength and fitness is to follow the principles of progressive overload. What is...
What are the major muscle groups?
Exercise is all about muscle contraction. Most forms of training we do in the gym or at home look to engage different muscle groups so we can develop strength, muscle mass, endurance, and all-round fitness. There are hundreds of different muscles...
