Lunges are a tremendously worthwhile exercise. Effectively giving each leg a targetted amount of stimulation and stress, this exercise will develop your strength, stamina and endurance as well as a well-shaped, muscular and functionally powerful pair of legs. In addition to developing your thighs, ...

The season of outdoor barbecues with burgers galore and festivals where you consume alcohol almost as much as the music, is well and truly over; and as we enter the autumn months you may have noticed that you’ve gained a few pounds. The best way and often quickest way to get your body back in shape ...

The plank is powerful. A quick and easy exercise for your core - it will leave you strengthened, toned and standing tall with a confident posture. Add it to your daily routine and your weekly workouts. Start simple with the basic plank, then modify it with a few variations like the high plank, side ...

We’ve recently featured some exercises which are named after strongmen and bodybuilders. Today we have another selection of great exercises for you, this time they're movements named after legends from the exciting sport of powerlifting. Give them a try in your own routines and let's get you ...

Functional fitness aims to train your body for everyday situations by mimicking a range of common, practical, real-world movements that your body would most likely need to perform. This is in contrast to stereotypical gym workouts which, while being helpful in their place, don’t necessarily prepare ...

Whether you’ve been to a class and borrowed a worn mat or this is your first time and you want to practise at home, a good quality yoga mat and accessories can make a big difference to your continued motivation to learn and practise yoga. And with so many mats and accessories made from different ...

It’s a term most of us have heard of but can we truthfully hold our hands up and say what glute activation is? Probably not, but don’t worry, we've got you. This article isn’t just for those guilty of Netflix marathons slumped on your derriere (as most of us are), glute activation is for all and ...

Probably best known for the Boat Race and as a mainstay event in the Olympics, rowing is often overlooked. The rowing machine is a valuable tool for increasing your overall fitness. Once you know the proper technique, it can dramatically increase your fitness and be something you use daily or to ...

Conventional weight-lifting, jogging, sprinting, and basic callisthenics are all foundational for fitness enthusiasts everywhere. They're staples for a reason, they work! But let's be real, working out (for the most part) isn't exciting or stimulating, especially if you've cemented yourself into a ...

After an intense workout it’s easy to re-rack the weights and head straight for the shower, but by skipping the stretching stage of your workout you'll likely be missing out on some serious benefits. Continue reading to discover the Top 5 Reasons You Should Stretch after a Workout! 1. Muscle ...