“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. ...

Founded in 2012, Total Boxer are the pioneers of 'boutique boxing' incorporating the technical instruction of real boxing training, with high intensity cardio. In a nutshell, Total Boxer “specialise in removing the fear of boxing training and sharing its thrills in a safe and welcoming setting for ...

Whether you're out hiking in the country, on a holiday to a destination with questionable vegan options, or just rushing around the city, filling up quick with a hearty energy bar is just the thing to keep you energised, fit and strong. Packed with nuts, seeds, cereals and fruits, here are the best ...

There's a distinct energy and power innate in music; it has the ability to move and motivate you whilst drawing you into its rhythm and beat, you can literally get absorbed into sound! Music should be a symphonic celebration that, when paired up with your workout give you extra waves of feeling, ...

Curiously enough many people still ask how tall was Steve Reeves? Well he stood 6' 1" (1.85m) tall with a massive 52 inch chest, powerful 18 inch arms and a tiny 29 inch waist, you can see why Steve Reeves, aka White Warrior, was one of the greatest bodybuilders to walk this earth. Very wide ...

If you’ve been training for a while, the likelihood is that you’ve followed a few ridiculous fitness fads or concepts that you’re not too proud of. While the concepts on this list might quite meet that criteria, following them could be what’s stopping you from reaching your full potential,  whether ...

Most strength coaches live and die by the barbell and with good reason. While I’m not suggesting that sandbags are an adequate replacement for the barbell, they may just be one of the best kept secrets in the fitness industry. Occasionally it is important to throw a spanner in the works and mix ...

Stress is almost an indistinguishable part of the matrix of modern living so it’s important that you develop mechanisms for coping with it properly. ‘Stress’ elevates cortisol levels and puts you in a physical ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ response mode. Being stressed for prolonged periods without a system ...

They say all good things must come to an end. As philosophical as that sounds it’s not exactly what we want to hear when it comes to our training progress. Yet at some point or another most of us are faced with this harsh reality. Thankfully, there’s no need to worry, because in 5 Reasons Why ...

It’s time for us to rejoice. The days of being all show and no go are finally over. However that doesn’t mean we’re going to get on the treadmill and slog away for hours on end, sacrificing our hard earned muscle for a small increase in fitness. In 5 Ways To Up Your Heart Rate Without the ...