If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably joined several gyms throughout the years, and each time you’ve thought 'this is the one’! You were excited, motivated, you had a goal and the will to achieve it. You went to the gym consistently for a few months, then you started finding excuses until you ...

"Things are as you judge them to be." - Marcus Aurelius. With that said, let me hurdle you straight into my techniques for tackling the prominently misunderstood human behaviour of the 21st century, namely, anxiety. We often value what we want, more than what we have. It’s wrong, but 'normal'. The ...

Here’s some brief history: I started competitive swimming at a young age, reached National level and then stopped just before starting university. When I reached my second year however, my mental health deteriorated and I became fixated on comparing myself to the athlete that I was before, ...

Warrior poses are among the most dynamic yoga postures. Besides being a great stretch for the outer hips and hamstrings, it’s proven to be an amazing strengthening pose. There are five variations of this pose: warrior one, two, and three, reverse and humble warrior. All target different muscle ...

Who is the most successful bodybuilder of all time? If measured by Olympia titles then the answer isn’t Ronnie Coleman or Lee Haney. In fact, the most successful bodybuilder is not even male. Rather, the bodybuilder with the most Olympia titles is none other than Iris Kyle, holding a whopping 10 ...

As an English Literature student, I am in love with the strange power words have over us and our emotions. Words can inspire, sadden, excite, strengthen and break us as we interact with the world and others around us. Want to be reminded of your own powerful reasons to go after your dreams? Then ...

Many believe bodybuilding comes down to hardwork and genetics, with the latter often outranking any amount of blood and sweat shed in the gym. With genetics determining trophy-winning attributes like symmetry, the debate over who has the best genes often starts and ends with Kenneth ‘Flex’ Wheeler ...

TRX is the acronym for Total Resistance Exercises and refers to suspension training that develops strength, resistance and balance with the aid of a suspension straps tool. It is a small, easy-to-carry and store tool that has innumerable benefits, such as improving stability and mobility, whilst ...

Regular exercise will help you sustain your ideal body weight and improve your overall health and wellbeing. Fortunately, minor changes to your routine can have a big and positive impact on your fitness levels and help you lead a healthier lifestyle. Here are 3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Fitness! ...

Do you love your music as much as you do your training? Well, I think listening to music gives you more enjoyment, pace and longevity when you hit the road, track or treadmill. Want a playlist to get under your skin and stimulate your emotions on your next training session? Well you're in the right ...

Mornings lay the foundation for the rest of your day. Creating a positive morning routine helps accomplish more with less energy expended. Once done, everything starts falling into place without too much internal bickering of thoughts when your morning is steady. It is also important to be ...

You’ve accomplished your daily tasks, you've aced the day and you're one more step closer to your ambitious goal. Your excitement has risen. All is well. Okay...now stop daydreaming and snap back to reality. Because no work is done. You are the same piece of coal you were yesterday. Not just ...