When it comes to being healthy, exercising and eating well, there seems to be a lot of stereotypes, a lot of misconceptions and a lot of misunderstood information. We aim to clear up 5 of some of the most common misconceptions associated with the above. 1. Never trust all before and after pictures Technology in […]
There’s a reason the phrase ‘competitions are won from the back’ is so often used in bodybuilding and fitness shows. Having a thick and wide back, paired with a narrow waist and flaring quads creates that perfect X frame physique which so many of us strive after. It is all about achieving ideal proportions […]
Doing exercise is an integral part of leading a healthy lifestyle. It helps with reducing stress levels, weight loss and general well being. Exercising incorrectly can, however, often lead to negative results. It is, therefore, of great benefit to you that you learn about some common training mistakes and you can in turn also protect […]
Foam rolling is a technique used to ‘massage’ your muscles, which can become very tight and tense from exercising, by using your body weight to apply pressure to certain muscles. This practice can be used to ease muscle tightness and knots, help with elongating your muscles and even aid in their recovery. It is quite […]
Here are 6 simple tips that you can incorporate in your own life to get yourself started, if you have absolutely no idea where to begin on your road to losing that extra weight. Now most of these tips should primarily be applied by people with a lot of fat to lose, with body fat […]
Look at those guns! The biceps flexing and those ripped triceps. Something we hear so often when someone refers to a guy with perfectly formed biceps and triceps or ‘ARMS’. Having a good pair of guns does seem impressive, and yes, it takes a lot of work to get them, and you can wear the […]
When it comes to setting foot in the gym or commencing any ‘exercise regime’ for that matter, one common predicament that many people find themselves in, is that they do not know where to start or how to go about putting together a decent training programme. This in turn often leads them to delay in […]
Here is a workout which targets the Back muscles and, the upper part of the shoulders behind your neck, the Trapezius Muscles. For this workout we will start with the back, and then finish off with Traps. The Back is one of the largest muscles we have and thus it’s essential to hit it from […]
This workout should not take you more than an hour and 15 minutes or so, just remember to keep your rest periods relatively short, about 45 seconds to 1 minute and 15 seconds. When training the chest muscles, I find that by really tensing and squeezing the chest on each rep, helps to keep focus […]
We all have those days when we get to the gym to train, go through the motions and just get it done, but that burning, pumped-up feeling is simply not there. This is normal, after all we are only human and we have our ups and downs. The way you feel, your mindset and attitude really determines […]
