The Importance of Nutrition in Achieving Your Fitness Goals
Whether your fitness goals are about building muscle, enhancing performance, improving recovery, or supporting your overall health, the process requires…
Deadlift Socks: Why They Exist and Whether You Really Need Them
Walk into any powerlifting gym or scroll through social media on deadlift day, and you’ll see them—long socks pulled up…
Is Tinned Fruit as Healthy as Fresh Fruit?
I’ll be the first to admit it — I’m not always the guy with a colourful fruit bowl on the…
Why Your Gym Clothes Smell Even After Washing and How to Fix It
Let’s be honest — there’s nothing worse than pulling on your freshly washed gym gear, only to be hit with…
How Long it Takes to Lose Strength When You Stop Training
We all need a break now and then—whether it’s a long-awaited holiday, a minor injury, or simply a spell when…
Do Those AI Gym Mirrors Actually Work?
The first time I stood in front of an AI gym mirror, I wasn’t sure whether to feel impressed, motivated,…
Why You Sweat So Much When Working Out And What It Means
I’ll be the first to admit it: when I work out, I sweat a lot. I’m that guy leaving puddles…
Is Barefoot Running a Fad or Does Science Actually Back It?
During my many years in the fitness industry, I’ve heard every new trend under the sun—electrical stimulation suits, vibrating foam…
Weight Lifting Belts, Gloves, Wraps, Straps and Why You Use Them
I’ve been a fitness professional for almost two decades, so I’ve seen countless debates about weightlifting accessories. Should you wear…
The Big Five Marathon – Running Wild in South Africa’s Savannah
Running a marathon is hard, but do you know what’s harder? Running a marathon in the African sun, up hills,…