With the summer finally here in full force, many people are looking for ways to get fit and tone up in time for their well-deserved holiday. But signing up to a gym can be daunting, especially when you add the anxiety of learning a new skill in an unfamiliar environment into the mix. In fact, ...

The likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have provided a much needed platform for women to exhibit their inner and outer strengths in a former man’s world. The popularity of using hash tags such as #girlswholift and #strongnotskinny has glamourised strength training for women and put an abrupt ...

On my first visit to the gym, I entered with the vision of tentatively trying my first few sets of barbell squats. It was 7pm, the weights area had been left dishevelled by powerlifters, and the squat racks were crowded with men. The room was hot and sweaty. Too anxious to step foot into the ...