Fitness

Travelling and dieting; how to maintain your deficit on a vacation.

Travelling is an exciting adventure that opens new horizons, but it can also pose challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Don't...

Myth busters: uncovering the truth about fitness and nutrition - Part 3 (women's myths edition)

In the world of fitness, myths often circulate around women and weightlifting, creating misconceptions that can discourage women from...

Myth busters: uncovering the truth about fitness and nutrition - Part 2

Social media has made nutrition myths extremely common in todays society, making it challenging to discern fact from fiction. In this...

Myth busters: uncovering the truth about fitness and nutrition - Part 1

Nutrition myths are everywhere these days, and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look...

From busy to fit: how to incorporate workouts into your hectic life

Are you struggling to fit workouts into your busy schedule? Between work, family commitments and social activities, finding time for...

Five mistakes when trying to develop a six-pack

One of the more common goals for gym goers is a defined six-pack. Even though developed abs are a very common goal, it’s something many...

Exercise versus nutrition; what is the best strategy for weight loss?

Should you eat less, or move more? This is a very common question for those who are trying to lose weight! To lose weight, you need to be...

Five beginner weight training mistakes

Beginning to workout can seem daunting. Not only do you need to go to a crowded gym with a bunch of complex looking equipment, but then...

Calories-in, calories-out. Keep it simple

Overview The calories-in, calories out model of weight change is based on the premise that changes in an individual's body weight will be...

External stability; the case for machines

What is External Stability? External stability refers to the stability that is provided by something other than you body itself. This can...

Optimal rep ranges for muscle growth

What is a rep range? To start, we should probably establish what a rep range is. A rep range is simply a range of reps that you would...