There are a number of controversial debates in the world of nutrition but one of the few subjects that are widely accepted across the board is the dangerous nature of trans fats. Fortunately, there is now large-scale awareness on reducing the consumption of trans fats across the globe, but a large number of people are […]
Name: Nicolene Booysen Age: 31 Height: 161 cm Competition weight: 52 Kg Current weight: 53 Kg Current city: Cape Town, South Africa Occupation: 5th year medical student How did you get started with training? Has it always been part of your life? I was always active as a teenager. At school, I played netball and […]
It was a sad weekend as bodybuilding lost a truly inspirational and great athlete, Clifford Shabangu to a tragic car accident. He will sorely be missed by many, all you have to do is look at his Facebook wall to see all the comments and posts to see how many people he touched and inspired. […]
Picking the optimal weight is very important. But what is the optimal weight? As a gym lover, we often get used to what our bodies can cope with and what works best, but what about if you’re just starting out? This is a basic guide to introduce the idea of how you can make sure […]
Being a father or mother is a big responsibility. It forces you to grow up. You suddenly find yourself with a cascade of new obligations, and you want nothing more than to fulfil them. At the forefront of these is caring for your child’s health, keeping them well, happy, and thriving, and this is a […]
Biceps: What are your 3 best go to biceps exercises? Barbell curls Preacher Concentration curls Which is the most overrated biceps exercise in your opinion? Layed back bicep curls, when done whilst resting on the bench. And the most underrated one? Standing bicep curls, if done correctly, you can get an added core workout as […]
Quick Stats Name: Yashmeen Manak Age: 36 Height: 5’5’’ Competition weight: 60 Kgs Current weight: 63 – 64 Kgs Current city: Gurgaon, India Occupation: Owner of SCULPT Gym, Professional Athlete, Prep Coach Tell us a bit about your life growing up: Growing up has been the biggest challenge to date for me. When I was […]
There are two times in your day that you have complete control over; when you wake up and when you go to bed. The rest of your day will be filled with experiences, of which many will be completely out of your control. What you do have, however, is the power to control your reaction […]
What are your 3 best go to Back exercises? 1. Front lat pull downs They give my lats and upper back a nice workout and adds definition to the outer back areas. 2. Bent over Rows I believe in this exercise for overall back development. 3. Chin-ups Sometimes I go “Old School”. I’m not strong […]
Quick stats Name: Dr John Charles Age: 49 years Height: 1,83 m Competition weight: 102 Kg Current weight: 110 Kg Current city: Cape Town, South Africa Occupation: Veterinary surgeon Tell us a bit about how you got started in the gym? I was best friends with a Body Builder, who introduced me to the gym […]
