Resistance training is more important and far more effective than cardio for fat loss, and is an essential part of your training programme. There are eight essential exercises that everyone should include in their resistance training programme. So, you want to get lean; be ripped? You have your nutrition targeted at fat loss; you have
If your idea of getting adventurous with training gear is to adjust the height of a cable by one notch, it’s time to broaden your gear horizons. Look beyond barbells and machines and you’ll find a range of kit that will get you moving in a way that builds real-world strength and fitness. It’ll also
Looking to mix up your training plan or try something new (aside from the best adventure activities of 2019?). We have a simple workout update that could really make a difference to your gains. Say hello to free weight exercises. Life goes too fast. The older you get, the more you recognise how fleeting it is.
These workouts follow a superset protocol, where you perform two different exercises back-to-back. It’s an efficient way of stimulating the working muscles to grow bigger. This workout comprises two chest-based moves, two triceps-focused moves, straight sets of cable cross-overs to hit the middle part of your chest and, to finish, some intensive cardio. For the
Looking for a different way to gain strength, boost power and torch calories? You can enhance the effectiveness of nearly any workout with one common piece of equipment. By adding the resistance of a cable machine to your exercises you can build your core strength, generate power during your workouts and burn calories. You’ll feel
How long should you wait between sets? Should you try to spend only a few seconds between sets to fully work the muscle and increase the "burn", or should you wait longer until your muscles have fully recovered from the last set? Which way is best to increase growth? Should you ever change the amount
If you are past the beginner’s stage and want to gain muscle, one of the best body part splits you can use to accomplish this is the push/pull/legs split routine. The push/pull/legs split is one of the simplest, most enduring and popular workout routines there is. And it’s also extremely effective; assuming of course that it’s
What are push and pull workout plans? They’re simple but effective ways to get a balanced workout. When someone says, “yeah, I lift”, we often think multiple days in the gym consisting of chest, back, shoulders, arms and the dreaded leg day. That is the “traditional” way to lift, right? Dividing muscle groups into different
Your next leg day awaits! If you're up to the challenge, this 6-step leg and glute workout will help you build bigger wheels. Don't fear it. Just try it! First things first: If you can't push yourself hard in the gym. On leg day more than any other, effort correlates with success. In order to
How much can you lift? Knowing your limits means you can figure out how to surpass them. But finding out how much weight you can lift or push once – your one rep maximum (1RM) – has a use beyond simple bragging rights. If you're trying to add strength and muscle for aesthetics or sport,
