Is it safe to lift weights every day?
For many people lifting weights on a regular basis can become quite addictive let alone have a significant impact upon their overall fitness and muscle tone. The chemi…
Read more Is it safe to drink caffeine before a workout?
There are many myths, rumours and untruths which surround caffeine and especially the impact it can have on those working out. While there is no doubt that it is a stimul…
Read more5 ways to burn fat
For many people looking to improve their exercise regime their main focus in the early days is to burn fat and replace this with muscle. In theory this is quite easy but th…
Read moreThe Fat Burn Zone – fact or fiction?
Those who undertake exercise regimes will no doubt have heard of the Fat Burn Zone which has been discussed in great detail over the years. Some experts swear blind that …
Read moreNutrients & Sports Injuries
As we push ourselves to lift more and take on more complex workouts, sports injuries become a very real risk — even with the best technique. Nobody likes time off trainin…
Read moreWhy do I need to exercise?
We all know we have to exercise, we all know exercise is good for us but why to we need to exercise? What does exercise do for our body, mind and soul? Yes, these subjects may …
Read moreUsing adrenaline to improve your fitness regime
While we are all probably aware of adrenaline, how much do you really know about this special hormone? Epinephrine, to give adrenaline its official name, is a hormone w…
Read moreExercise, mental strength and focus
The idea of exercising to keep fit, lose weight and build up your muscle tone is something that many people aspire towards. It is not necessarily the exercise itself whi…
Read moreSteps to avoid weight gain in the winter
As the days get colder and the evenings darker, it is going to become increasingly tempting to start comfort eating while curling up on the sofa to help stave off those wi…
Read moreCommon Risk Factors for Knee Pain When Weightlifting
Weightlifting is a great way to get your body into shape, though you will push it to the limits in order to do so. When you lift weights, you put intense pressure on certain …
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