Nothing builds the glutes quite like the barbell hip thrust, yet, while it is a staple in most gym programmes designed for women, it remains an unusual sight to see a man hip thrust a loaded barbell in the gym. The biggest advocate and inventor of the barbell hip thrust is, in fact, Bret Contreras, ...

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, ...

When you hear the word 'dance', the first thing that comes to mind is invariably freedom and music. When you're dancing, you enter into a magical, fantasy world where all your thoughts, fears, anxieties, and desires are made, played and woven in with the tapestry of the music. Essentially, all ...

Want to try out one of the fastest-growing sports? Then this summer, why not "dive" into the audacious world of volleyball? Volleyball will push your physical and mental strengths and character to the max. Curious? Find out more and read on for 5 Great Reasons to Play Volleyball! 1. Tremendous ...

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 ...

Tai Chi and Qigong are deeply rooted in Chinese culture with links to its traditional medicine, philosophy and martial arts. They are based around the concept of "Qi" (translated as "life force") which is described as the energy that circulates throughout your body. Both Tai Chi and Qigong aim at ...

CrossFit as you may well know, is becoming increasingly popular in the fitness industry, with participation levels on the increase thanks to its simplicity and effectiveness. CrossFit involves the use of your body as the resistance itself in training, resulting in varied exercises at high intensity ...

With the recent Mayweather vs McGregor bout, there has been a massive surge of public interest in the sport of boxing. The two warriors have inspired masses to take up the sport, but many don't know the benefits or the cost of successful participation. In this article, we'll be taking a look at the ...

To preserve one’s health and wellbeing, balance is important across all areas of life – including nutrition. When creating a meal for both enjoyment and energy, the majority of us appreciate a healthy combination of carbohydrates, protein, essential fats and of course ‘veggies'. For some, pasta is ...

Pilates is a form of exercise that was originally developed in the early 1900's by Joseph Hubertus Pilates (born: 9th December, 1883 in Mönchengladbach, Germany), with the aim of helping the body to gain strength and flexibility. Joseph was a self-defence instructor during World War I, and he ...