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 open Instagram -like every day- and find yourself scrolling through images of perfect fitness females eating fanciful (yet non consequential) things like 'Argentinian Peanut Butter Pancakes'? Does it 'press your buttons' and make you feel guilty enough to feel inferior? Well, this is for ...

If you want to get 'whipped' into shape, there is no better place to start than a set of these ropes, but what are they? Battle Ropes are simply long ropes attached or wrapped around an anchor point and moved vigorously; they're used by a whole host of athletes and are so popular for a number of ...

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 ...

Commonly forgotten among the other more 'popular' nuts, the macadamia nut shouldn't be underestimated as it's a powerful vitamin and nutrient source. As can be seen in decadent desserts and puddings, macadamias are easily replaced by almonds and cashews when people think of a healthy snack but ...

For this New Year did you make a resolution to lose more weight or get more fit? Well, you’re not the only one. Gyms become crowded during this time of year with 'resolution seekers' and we've all be there! However, about 20 percent of these new gym rats fail by the end of February. So, how can you ...

The English nation’s exercise levels are shockingly low according to research conducted by the Centre for Market and Public Organisation at Bristol University in 2013. Studies have discovered that almost 80% of the population failed to fulfil the recommended national government targets of mild ...

We're usually pretty serious about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. It's Friday so we thought, time for a little fun! Has your gym training programme gone stale? Here are some unusual exercise variations care of Big Daws TV which may help shake things up a little. Check out ...

Flavonoids, compounds found in a variety of plant-based foods and one of the main phytochemicals found in the cocoa bean, can enhance the quality of your diet and overall well-being. 'Flavonoids' is an umbrella term, whereas cocoa beans are rich in flavanols, cocoa specific flavonoids. There are a ...

“Lifting weights will make me manly!”...yawn...A phrase I have heard one too many times before. This is a common misconception held by many young girls and women, typically those who spend hours in the gym, running on treadmills day in, day out, desperately trying to change the shape of their body. ...