Are Pre-Workout Supplements Worth It—Or Just Fancy Caffeine?
You arrive at the gym after work, feeling about as energetic as the office printer. Someone nearby mixes a brightly…
When Should You Increase the Weight You’re Lifting?
You’ve been reaching for the same dumbbells for a few weeks now. You can finish your sets, the exercises feel…
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Exercising?
Missing a few workouts will not undo months of progress. Your body does not suddenly lose its strength or fitness…
How BeardMeatsFood Stays Shredded: It’s Called Calorie Banking
Scroll through YouTube for long enough and you’ll eventually land on BeardMeatsFood demolishing a mountain of burgers, pizzas, or desserts…
Do You Regain Lost Muscle Faster Than You Built It?
If you’ve ever taken a few months off the gym, come back, and watched your numbers climb surprisingly quickly, you’re…
What Is Exercise Snacking? How Mini Workouts Can Make A Real Difference
Finding a full hour for the gym is not always realistic. Even a 30-minute workout can be difficult to squeeze…
Why Your Recovery Gets Harder As You Get Older
Getting older does not mean your training days are behind you. Plenty of people lift, run, cycle and train hard…
Does Exercise Order Really Matter in the Gym?
You arrive at the gym with six exercises planned, only to find that somebody has settled in at the squat…
Could You Pass the Royal Marines Fitness Assessment?
The Royal Marines operate in some of the world’s most demanding conditions, so physical fitness plays a major part in…
Are In House Personal Trainers at Gyms Any Good?
You have probably seen them around the gym in branded clothing, running classes, chatting to members and occasionally appearing beside…