Plyometrics ('jump' or 'shock' exercises) are defined as “exercises where muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, aiming to increase power and speed.” Typically performed with just your own body weight, plyometrics can be a useful tool in your fitness arsenal. They were invented by ...

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 ...

Ever felt like you’re not getting the best out of your long 60-minute run? Or simply don’t have the time to do it? HIIT training or High-Intensity Interval Training involves the use of short cardiovascular intervals switching between high-intensity periods with low intense periods. The aim of this ...

Lung capacity is the maximum amount of oxygen your body is able to use and research indicates that this is the best predictor of overall health and longevity. Improving your lung capacity can greatly reduce the risk of serious health problems such as cancer, heart attacks and strokes and also ...

The Les Mills fitness company originated in Auckland, New Zealand and was the brainchild of four-time Olympian Les Mills (and his equally impressive family) when he realised how successful group classes are at motivating participants. Their classes are made up of basic, proven keep fit exercises ...

Have you stopped seeing results in the gym, or find that you’re getting bored of the same old workout routine a PT handed you 2 years ago? Then you should probably think about giving one of these Top 5 fitness classes a go, guaranteed to keep you motivated and burn a ton of calories at the same ...

You’ve been losing weight and feeling great about yourself. The pounds have been dropping off and all of a sudden you don’t see any more change in your appearance for weeks or even months! It’s such a daunting feeling when the scales don’t move anymore and you feel like you’re stuck in a rut. Don’t ...

I recently had the pleasure of attending a  Skinny Rebel Workout session, a branch of Train Dirty London which run boot camps and other fitness classes. As Skinny Rebel was branded London’s most extreme workout I was very keen to give it a go. The sessions are held in the Conrad London Hotel ...

For country bumpkins like me a ‘bootcamp’ still means getting up at the crack of dawn, heading outside, rain or shine, to swing a kettlebell, perform endless burpees and get shouted at like we’re in the army! Here in this review of Barry's Bootcamp I describe what it was like trying out a world ...

There are a huge range of supplements lining the shelves of health food and gym stores these days but which ones should you consider taking to gain that edge to optimize your training results? Read on for 5 Supplements to Boost Your Training Results! 1. Creatine Naturally stored in the muscle ...