There is a lot of gym-based debate on what you should be doing post workout, whether you should be stretching or not, foam-rolling or not, or whether protein shakes should …
Raspberry Ketones are a chemical compound found in Raspberries. They became popular after an American TV show promoted them as a “Miracle fat-burner in a bottle”. Ever since then the …
Creatine divides some opinion but much of the negative chatter around it is based on myths and misunderstandings. Lets try and put some myths about creatine right here… Myth #1. Creatine …
Following on from Part 1 of the article, Matthew Smith continues with his reasons why your weight loss goals should allow you to continue reaching for that cup of coffee. …
As I discussed in my previous article on pre-workout nutrition, black coffee is a fantastic product to have before a workout. Benefits of caffeine There are many benefits of caffeine, …
In Part 1 of this article, Expert Matthew Smith discussed how, despite it’s bad reputation, protein can actually aid in weight loss. In this part he presents three more reasons why …
When discussing protein we must first separate the fact from fiction There are many benefits to consuming protein but there are also many supposed benefits that do not stand up. …
Pre-workout nutrition is an interesting topic, because even if you had never heard the words before in your life it is still something you have considered. You know that if …
To recap what we have covered: In Part 1, we went through the basics of training at the gym. Part 2 contained a foolproof circuit training workout, and in Part 3 …
In Part 2, I shared with you the best circuit based gym workout. Now let’s step it up a gear with No. 2 of my best gym workouts: Strength Based …
We’ve all been there, a first timer at the gym, looking around and unsure of what to do. In Part 1 of my article, I taught you to master the …
How you define “Best workout” is important here Some people would say that the best program would be the one that could get you results fastest, and I won’t disagree with …
In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the components of a milk based protein and the benefits of Whey protein. However, Whey protein might have some negative side effects as well… …
Protein powders are one of the most popular supplements around and are taken religiously by gym-goers worldwide. But what are they? Do they work? This article will look at the …
For decades, long distance running was the go-to exercise for people who wanted to lose weight, and for many people it still is. Someone who has never exercised before is …
Altitude masks are supposed to recreate the effects of training in high altitude. Very interesting, but do they really work? Many of you will already be well aware that altitude …
Brace yourselves people, there’s a new diet fad about to sweep the nation, it’s called the Teatox Diet and it’s becoming insanely popular through promotion on sites such as Instagram …
What is circuit training? Circuit training is a great way to train the whole body in a short space of time. A circuit can be made up of at least …
Apparently there is a debate between cardio fans and weight training fans about which is a better tool for fat loss. Well, there may not be a debate as such, …
Say the word cardio to someone, and they will instantly think of running, cycling, or swimming. Agree? But cardio is really any movement that increases the heart rate and respiration …
The number one reason most people say they don’t join a gym is that they don’t have the time, but considering there are 168 hours in a week, this is …
