Nothing builds the glutes quite like the barbell hip thrust, yet, while it is a staple in most gym programmes designed for women, it remains an unusual sight to see a man hip thrust a loaded barbell in the gym. The biggest advocate and inventor of the barbell hip thrust is, in fact, Bret Contreras, ...

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 ...

Lunges are a tremendously worthwhile exercise. Effectively giving each leg a targetted amount of stimulation and stress, this exercise will develop your strength, stamina and endurance as well as a well-shaped, muscular and functionally powerful pair of legs. In addition to developing your thighs, ...

Back in 2012, way before I started weight training, I overheard a friend giving advice to another friend where he said, “Start lifting weight. Perform 6-8 reps for muscle building and more than 15 reps for toning”. Being curious, I started researching similar sorts of things on the internet and ...

We all know the phrase “no pain, no gain”, but sometimes it feels like it would ring just as true if the phrase were “no pay, no gain”. While it’s often the case that the cost of common exercise options such as pay-monthly gym memberships or visits to a pay-as-you-go local pool can burn a rather ...

Flu season is fully-fledged and now around us and as bitter nights lie opposite cold days, many people it seems are falling sick about us. Winter weather means your immune system, usually responsible for warding off nasty viruses, often takes a knock causing viruses to spread much that more easily ...

Fitness is not a 'one size fits all' affair, not in the least! These fitness influencers are here to prove that you can find what you need and probably also the right person to show you how it's done. Still in doubt? Think again! Read on for these 5 Instagram Influencers who Put a Positive Spin on ...

With 2019 almost coming to an end, it means people will soon begin setting their (you know) resolutions for the big 2020. One of the most notorious resolutions of them all is yep, you guessed it, fitness goals. With the festive period usually being a jolly time to spend with family and feast on an ...

When you hear the term martial arts you’ll most likely think of the UFC or MMA. You’ll recognise it as a form of fighting for sure, however, almost nobody talks about the ‘art’ or philosophical systems of martial arts. Everybody knows the obvious physical benefits of training in martial arts. You ...

Have you ever considered practicing yoga with your lovable pet? From time immemorial, dogs have endured as the most faithful and lovable of human companions and they're also emerging as 'yoga assistants' too – heart-warming eh? Doga is an emerging trend that involves doing yoga with your dog. ...

The word “Myth” means a misconception or a false idea. I’m pretty sure that, at one point or another, you must have heard the saying “keep doing a lot of ab exercises, crunches and sit-ups if you want visible six pack abs.” You know what? I also did and I fell for that idea. When I ballooned my ...

No matter what type of surgery you're planning to have, or need to undergo, many of us have work commitments and families to look after, meaning you will want to be back on your feet as quickly as possible. Once you have been discharged, it’s important that you get plenty of rest, but if you're ...