Are people really turning to YouTube fitness channels? Yep! During the lockdowns here in the UK, all gyms and leisure centres have been closed for long periods of time. Many of us have turned to exercising at home, and fallen in love with it even as gyms reopen! This was definitely the case for me; ...

You use a lot of energy when you exercise, workout, or do any physical activity. The fuel sources in your body are depleted, causing your muscles to get sore and make you feel tired. If your energy levels are not replenished within 30-60 minutes, it can be harder for your body to recover. That's ...

Protein is an essential nutrient for bone density, muscle, and skin health, it is a crucial component in every diet. If you're following a plant-based diet, then beans and legumes are an excellent choice for you to get your protein in. There are a lot of beans and legumes out there, but which ones ...

So, you’re a vegan looking to bulk up? Perhaps you’re looking at the omnivorous bodybuilders chomping down chicken, and guzzling milk and eggs, and thinking "I can’t keep up with them!", but you truly can! Not only do people tend to overestimate how much protein they actually need to build muscle, ...

When you’re trying to boost your fitness, whether it be in terms of strength, endurance or sporting performance, it’s easy to solely focus on the intake of macronutrients. Protein, carbs and fibre, for example, tend to get the limelight. Micronutrients however, which are mostly vitamins and ...

Push-ups are perhaps the single most basic, renowned and effective of all bodyweight exercises. The push-up, or press-up, also happens to be one of the best movements for upper body (chest, shoulder and tricep) development,  muscle building and conditioning. There are many push-up variations ...

Protein is important for our health due to it being essential for all cells in the body. When working out, you create micro-tears in your muscles, and protein helps repair those tears as it contains amino acids, the building blocks to rebuilding muscle tissue. Want to know how much to take? Read on ...

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 ...

The season of outdoor barbecues with burgers galore and festivals where you consume alcohol almost as much as the music, is well and truly over; and as we enter the autumn months you may have noticed that you’ve gained a few pounds. The best way and often quickest way to get your body back in shape ...

Do you want to get your 'summer body' primed for beach season and gain muscle pretty quickly? If so, I would highly recommend that you try German Volume Training (GVT)! It has been shown to be one of the fastest ways to pack on muscle in a short amount of time, and is great for both bulking and ...