Exercise Tips
How effective is the Talk Test?
For many years, the talk test has been used as a means of measuring aerobic intensity. Many fitness experts question the effectiveness and accuracy of the test. The talk proposes that if you can carry on a light conversation, then you are in a good range of intensity for fat burning and cardio results. Proponents…
Read MoreEnergise with exercise
Instead of reaching for caffeine, get out for a walk or an exercise class and energise with exercise. It’s easy to drink too much caffeine when you’re on holiday overload, when summoning the energy to get through the day feels like squeezing water from a stone. While too much caffeine makes you tired and wired,…
Read More100 Reasons Why You Have to Get Off your Butt and Work Out
Here are our top 100 reasons why you should exercise. If you don’t exercise at all, perhaps you should change your lifestyle. We understand it takes a lot of effort, but here are the 100 reasons why the effort is worth it. 1. Reduces your risk of getting heart disease. 2. Increases your lever of…
Read MoreGlutes
Glutes are located in the buttocks and they consist of three main areas; the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. Squats are typically used to develop these but they are not the only way. Here are a bunch of exercises that will help develop your glutes, they will be even more effective…
Read MoreHow do protein powders work to boost muscle mass?
What is the science behind protein powders like Pro Jym? Top 10 supplement reviews looks at the evidence, including when they should be taken and how they work on building muscle mass.
Read MoreShoulders
Deltoids, more commonly known as shoulders, have three heads; anterior (front), lateral (medial), and posterior (rear). No one exercise can hit all three heads well at the same time, however there are many excellent exercises that can hit each one of the heads effectively. The good thing about shoulders is that even if you don’t work…
Read MoreLower Back
The Lower Back (Erector Spinae) is a group of muscles responsible for overall power of your body. It consists of three heads; Iliocastalis, Longissimus, and Spinalis. A well developed lower back is very important in many sports such as football, wrestling, and of course, power lifting. We recommend the exercises below to strengthen your back.…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Man Boobs
Trying to get rid of man boobs? “Man boobs” aren’t just a funny phrase from sitcoms. If you don’t have them, sure they’re funny. But if you do, it’s likely an upsetting condition you must address. There are a few different reasons why men develop excessive breast fat. No matter why you have this problem,…
Read MoreA Push/Pull workout
This Push/Pull routine is the perfect way to train. It will provide you with intense and balanced workouts throughout the week, benefiting your body by increasing the frequency of which you train your muscles. This split will see you in the gym either 3 or 6 days of the week. Push/pull/legs comprises Monday, Tuesday Wednesday,…
Read MoreHow pre-workout supplements can help you get fitter
It can seem like an uphill struggle to achieve your fitness goals. Whether you are training for something specific, just want to get healthier or need to lose weight, the necessary balance between exercise and nutrition can be difficult to understand. However, there are plenty of ways you can increase your chances of reaching your…
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