Bodyweight Workout Plan for Beginners It doesn’t matter how long it is since you have exercised or how overweight/unfit you are, you can still start working out and making exercise a part of your life. A couple of mistakes beginners make: 1. Going too hard too soon. You end up being so sore the next few days that you are totally put off exercise and continue to have a bad relationship with it. 2. Using poor technique. Rob BowmanSep 4 · 2 min read
If You're Lacking Willpower... Hands up if you have said phrases like the following before : ‘If I wasn't lacking willpower I could achieve…’ ‘I do not have enough willpower and that’s why I keep failing with my diet’ ‘No, it’s okay if everyone around me eats chocolates; I will just use my willpower to resist all temptation’ While there is a small amount of truth in the above statements, I’m here to tell you that over relying on willpower is BS! The smart people understand that as humans we are all flawed and so they use their environment to help get the best out of them instead of relying solely on willpower. Alex AlvarezSep 4 · 2 min read
Top Five Fat Loss Hacks Even if we feel we’re on top of our diet and exercise, it’s common to reach plateaus. For instance, a new regime might initially result in fat loss, but then, despite your efforts, that extra bit of fat just refuses to budge. This can be frustrating, but there are reasons this happens and, therefore, there are things you can do. Rob ChristouSep 3 · 4 min read
How to Walk More No gym membership, no problem. Pushchair bound, no worries. Comfortable footwear, great – let’s get going on foot and learn how to walk more! One way to determine your activity level is to count the number of steps that you take in an average day. Rebecca RoachSep 2 · 3 min read
Eight Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) The fitness industry has seen a rise in the popularity of workout programmes such as CrossFit and Insanity which all fall under the umbrella of HIIT workouts. What do all these exercise programmes have in common and why are they so popular? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an exercise format that involves periods of short intense exercises followed by less intense recovery periods. Jermaine SempebwaAug 22 · 2 min read
The Key Benefits of BCAA Supplementation for Athletes Amino acids are often referred to as the "building blocks of protein", as proteins are basically complex arrangements of amino acids. Muscle tissue accounts for about 40% of the weight of a typical human body, and about 20% of this tissue is comprised of muscle protein. Therefore, a 100-kg individual contains about 8 kilograms of muscle protein (comprised of amino acids). UK Fitness ProJul 17 · 12 min read
The Key Benefits of Creatine Supplementation for Athletes Creatine, a naturally occurring compound found in foods like red meat, plays an essential role in energy production within muscle cells. Creatine enhances energy production by increasing the availability of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the human body's primary energy molecule. UK Fitness ProJun 25 · 12 min read
