Want to build yourself that chiseled six-pack? Take a look at some of the common myths about building a six-pack which can end up being counterproductive. Ab-only exercises Forcing yourself through 500 sit-ups isn’t going to get the results you want. Why? Because although this exercise does indeed work the ab muscles, it does nothing … Read more
For many of us, the working week is nearly over and no doubt you’ll be harbouring some stress and tension from the week’s events! Instead of succumbing to a sofa, food, and series marathon for the entire weekend, why not join us for a relaxing sauna session? The heat of the sauna works absolute wonders … Read more
Everybody wants big arms and ripped abs, so when developing a muscle building routine it’s common to place a lot of emphasis on the upper body. The problem is that for this reason effective workouts for the legs can be overlooked or missed out entirely, and in doing this you’ll be missing out on the … Read more
Steam rooms are a great place to relax, but did you know that they could also offer a number of other health benefits?
For many, the aim of muscle building is to look good, however by building up your strength and enhancing your muscle’s definition you’re also going to improve your health. If you’re trying to lean up bulking up may seem contradictory, however increased muscle mass can actually lead to improved rates of fat loss. To keep … Read more
As much as we all like to try and stick to a consistent workout routine, attending classes and going to the gym as often as we can is not always possible. It’s important that we know how we can use what we have naturally when all else fails. Your body is the perfect piece of … Read more
When looking to lose weight or change our body type, changes in our diet are just as important as exercise. To achieve our goals, we need to look at our current habits and alter them in a productive manner. In order to work out what needs to be adjusted, a food diary can be a … Read more
When attempting to build-up your muscles, your body needs to make more of the filaments and proteins, actin and myosin. To produce these, the amino acids in our muscles must join together. We have two types of amino acids – essential and non-essential. Essential amino acids cannot be made by our bodies alone. We have … Read more
After all the Christmas and New Year’s indulgence it’s probably safe to say that a health kick is just what your body will need this month! Whether you’re heading back to the health and fitness regime after a little break or are new to this whole fitness thing, it’s important to remember that no matter … Read more
The cool down after a workout is one of those things that’s drummed into you from a young age. It will stop your muscles getting sore, make you more flexible, speed up recovery and make your performance better on your next workout. But is this really true? Recent studies have shown that the post-workout cool … Read more
