Weightlifting is a challenging enough form of training for anyone, but even more so if you're trying to break a record. You might have seen videos online, where you see someone manage to lift an incredible amount of weight, seemingly without any trouble whatever. Then you start to question it, how ...

If you have ever performed high-intensity eccentric exercises, soreness and stiffness (DOMS) after the workout might not be anything new to you. However, the pain can sometimes be severe enough that it might affect your sleeping and daily performance in other areas of life. Read on for DOMS: 4 Ways ...

At some point in your gym career, you will hit the dreaded ‘plateau’. Sure enough, you’ll be putting the time in, merrily lifting away them bam! All of a sudden the weight will stop increasing, the reps will start failing and the only thing growing will be frustration. This series of articles, ...

‘Strength Training’ sounded a little intimidating to me before I started my training. Heavy weights were supposed to be a man’s thing, but then that all changed for me when I watched the 2016 Rio Olympic Games - specifically the Women's Weightlifting (58kg category). I was in awe of each and every ...

Ups and downs are a given when it comes to our motivation levels. According to a relatively recent study conducted in the United States, nearly two thirds of adults who make New Year’s resolutions, set themselves fitness goals, and a whopping 73% of those eventually give up on them. Whatever the ...

Whether it’s physical, mental or emotional, hormones have a profound effect on your health and well-being. Hormones act as chemical messengers in the body and play a key role in controlling your weight, appetite, and mood among other things. Typically, your endocrine glands will produce the exact ...

Today I’ll be giving you five cardio training options and explain how they will benefit you. Getting your cardio in helps you to perform exercises with correct technique for more reps or for a longer period of time. It also keeps your heart healthy, helping it stay efficient which is why regular ...

Weightlifting for women to the novice female lifter, can appear a daunting subject, even without mentioning the weights room! A space still largely dominated by men, there are many myths which perpetuate the uncertainty and apprehension many women feel when faced with a barbell or a pair of ...

Do you want to get your 'summer body' primed for beach season and gain muscle pretty quickly? If so, I would highly recommend that you try German Volume Training (GVT)! It has been shown to be one of the fastest ways to pack on muscle in a short amount of time, and is great for both bulking and ...

Earlier this year, we presented you with lists of exercises named after bodybuilders, strongmen and powerlifters. Today, we're continuing this series of articles to give you 5 Great Exercises Named After Olympic Weightlifters, so read on! 1. shLu Raises https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt3DP1n8gXE ...