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How do regular gym goers retain their motivation?

It is fair to say that millions of people around the world like the idea of improving their health and well-being, well in theory. Putting this initial motivation to good use, visiting the gym on a regular basis and doing something to increase your daily exercise is all very simple at the start. However, once the initial “honeymoon period” is over, what motivates you? Prompts you to go through the boredom/pain barrier to visit the gym? What keeps you interested?

Muscle memory, brain power and long-term fitness

The subject of muscle memory is something which crops up on a regular basis and while often seen as some kind of myth, the details would suggest otherwise. Before we look at muscle memory in more detail it is worth considering everyday activities which lead to some kind of “memory”. If for example we take the subject of riding a bicycle for the first time, the process of learning how to stay on, balance and ride at different speeds. The

How do steroids help build muscle mass?

Those with an interest in improving their muscle mass and muscle definition will at some point have looked into the subject of steroids. While many people will be aghast at the mention of the word steroids, it is worth remembering that while there are risks associated with any steroid not all are potentially harmful. In layman’s terms, it is difficult to confirm without continuous blood tests how an individual’s body will react to the injection of additional steroids, predominantly testosterone,

Using your metabolism to help weight loss

In simple terms your metabolism determines the amount of energy (otherwise known as calories) required for your body to operate efficiently each day. The metabolic rate is calculated as the rate required at rest although there are many actions you can take to control your metabolic rate to differing degrees. Why would you want to increase your metabolism? The higher your metabolic rate the more calories your body burns and eventually this will reduce your body’s fat content. Dieting in

Common mistakes when working out in the gym

There is no doubt that any exercise will help to improve your overall health and fitness but unfortunately many people make the same mistakes over and over again when working out in the gym. You need to train smart, remain focused and always maintain an end goal because if you don’t know where the journey ends, how do you know when you get there? We will now take a look at some of the more common mistakes people make when

Post Workout Thigh Pain: Prevention and Management

Five simple but effective strength training strategies to garner maximum results

Did you know that regardless of your fitness level, you can still feel sore a day or two after working out? This is especially true if you started a new activity or you exerted more effort and pushed yourself harder in one of your recent routines. Formally known as delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, this type of pain and discomfort following a workout is not necessarily an indicator that you did your workout wrong. No Pain, No Gain Delayed

3 Ways How Working Out Can Become Your Antidepressant

It’s no secret that modern life is becoming harder by the minute. While this can be beneficial when it is viewed as a challenge for both personal and professional growth, there are some of us that simply plummet under high pressure sometimes. And in some cases, this takes a turn for the worst and people end up feeling disappointed and even depressed at times. Fitness enthusiasts have been preaching the many benefits on both physical and mental health of regular

How Exercise Helps Your Wellbeing and Reduces Stress

Exercise has a lot of benefits, it increases fitness and strength, adds healthy consistency to your lifestyle and even benefits your social life. One of the most important benefits of exercise is how it positively affects your overall well-being and reduces stress levels. Everyone has different reasons to be stressed on a daily basis, exercise is one of the best ways to reduce the burden and help your daily well-being. Here are the key reasons why any form of exercise

Planning for Injury Rehabilitation with a Focus on Strength Training

Coming back from an injury can be a uniquely difficult experience after all rehabilitation is not easy in any walk of life. You probably will at some point in your life go through the process of recovery for some kind of injury. Starting or returning to a regular exercise routine that utilizes strength training can be similar to finding a miracle drug. Your body is incredibly well prepared to deal with the everyday forces of life, but adding strength training

Top 8 natural energy boosters needed for a good workout

Have you ever heard the proverb “eat to live, not live to eat”? The saying is absolutely true and it is not only about overeating! Food is one of the main sources of energy necessary for us to stay alive. Our nutrition give us vitamins, minerals and other nutrients helping our bodies to cope with physical and mental activities, to be in good health and just to enjoy living. There is no doubt, we are all different, and our lifestyles

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