"Ronnie Coleman: The King" (2018) is a more focused entry from Vlad Yudin, this film benefits from the singular, but immensely fascinating exploration of Ronnie Coleman’s life and career as a bodybuilder. For those (like me) who were born too early to appreciate Coleman’s lengthy reign as Mr ...

If you are like me and have been reading the news every day, waiting impatiently on the edge of your seat, then you will already know that gyms reopened on Saturday, 25 July, after a mere 18-ish weeks. But before everyone goes rushing back in, eager to queue for a bench or hog the dumbbells, there ...

A kettlebell is a cast iron or steel ball with a handle attached that’s used for many different types of exercises. It has been around for a very long time, it's said that the Ancient Greeks used to use something very similar to a kettlebell during the Olympic Games. The first evidence of a ...

After many months' of gyms across the world shutting their doors and leaving their weight machines and treadmills alone for a well-deserved rest, the time has come for them to reopen once again! Over 80% of gym members say they are eager to return, and with UK gyms reopening this Saturday, 25th ...

A handstand is just one of those things that looks so cool and everyone would like to be able to do. The truth is that when you first attempt it, it proves harder than it looks! Most people give up before taking time to practice it. I know, because I was one of those people! At the beginning of the ...

Who's a sweaty boy (or girl) then? Well, gyms in the UK don’t look poised to open any time soon, so finding effective ways to work out from home has become a serious business - one which has no doubt lined the pockets of fitness influencers the world over. But if all you’re after is an intense, ...

Ever wondered how the best CrossFit athletes consistently win events, why the best strikers always seem to score and win the match, or how the SAS elite make it through their gruelling selection process? Even though they all share similar skill sets (and sometimes less so) with their peers, it is, ...

As the significance of mental well-being begins to be recognised as equal to our physical well-being, you may ask yourself “how do I keep my mind healthy?” It’s been drummed into our brains since we can remember that exercise and healthy eating play important roles in our keeping fit. But as we are ...

Stress affects all of us. Whether it's a work deadline, wondering how you’re going to get the kids to sports or other practice or worrying if you'll have enough time in the day to get everything done. In fact, 70% of us experience stress everyday. The question is: “How do I become less stressed?” ...

Most staple leg exercises are pretty knee-heavy. Squats, lunges, deadlifts (and even going for a run) can aggravate existing knee injuries or introduce problems if performed incorrectly or without adequate rest between workouts. Whether you’re trying to avoid straining your knees whilst you recover ...