Training

Muscle memory. It's like a holiday at the end of the horizon, your favourite desert, or finding out your favourite band is touring again. If it exists, it's a godsend. You've heard all...

It's a question that never goes away. Do you need carbs postworkout? Are they a must or nothing to be concerned about? The post-workout drink topic pops up frequently, but as you'll...

There aren't many exercises as famous as the squats. They're quickly gaining in popularity more and more everyday. And as their popularity increases, so does their variety and people's...

So you've been giving it your all. You think you've read all the weight loss tips and you're attempting to lose weight fast.  And whether it's those few extra kilos or seeing your...

Some people swear they have the answer. The die hards of both bodybuilding and powerlifting will claim they know best. So what's the truth? What is the best fitness program to take on for...

Balloons often only come out when it's time to celebrate. And if you suffer from lower back pain, one of the most common complaints I receive, then you soon could be pulling out a balloon for...

There's no doubt the most famous muscle group of them all are the biceps. Most people when they first walk into the gym seem to gravitate to dumbell bicep curls like a seagull on a...

You've heard so many people talk about it before. "It's just his/her genetics" they say. But just how important are genetics for muscle growth and fat loss?  You might be surprised...

I hear it too many times, and see it too often. I want to be heard loud and clear to all in the world: NEVER STOP LIFTING AND EATING HIGH PROTEIN! And this article isn't just specific to...

The benefits of lifting weights are all well documented. However, could pumping the iron actually increase our life expectancy?  New research (1) suggests the more muscle mass older...

It's a popular question: "what are the best rest periods for muscle growth?" Most gym goers have an opinion on this. Everyone wants to know how to gain muscle, and the best...

Does alcohol affect fitness? We've all had and hate that guilty feeling. You've worked so hard in the gym that week, and you feel you deserve a few drinks.  Your friends ...

You've heard it so many times before: "Don't do cardio, you'll ruin your muscle gains." For any man or women - this is NOT good news, given the vital role muscle tissue has for body...

Admit it. You walk into the gym with focused, determined and radiating swagger on chest day, arm day, and maybe others, too. You're always looking for improvements there and those...

  I know what it's like. Finding out that Santa Claus really doesn't land on your roof, and the easter bunny and the tooth fairy don't really exist - that mum and dad seem to be as...

Giving up is hard. Not giving up is harder. On this topic, I wanted to share with you all my favourite Olympic moment in history, that defines not only the passion behind olympic athletes,...

  1. THE ANABOLIC WINDOW AFTER TRAINING: If you DON'T consume protein within 30 minutes after training, you're hindering your muscle gains. Any solid evidence to support this is...

Excuses. They come in all sorts of phrases, justifications and idelogies. But not for an Australian government worker called Murray Mackay. Murray insists on hobbling into the gym...

I'd like to think that one of the benefits of shoes, is to cover up your ugly toes. So when gym/fitness shoes hit the market highlighting our 5 ugly friends on each foot - people took note...

As with most things in life, what works for a man doesn't necessary work for a women, and vice versa. Women don't chill out on weekend camping trips with a fishing rod and can of beer, while...

It's the age old question, what's the best rep range for muscle size? There's not a gym goer in the world who doesn't have their theory.   THE RESEARCH Studies tell us that progressive...

There's an old expression - you can't have your cake and eat it too. Although, the only way around it is to take a snap shot of your sugary treat that lasts forever - then dive into it. The...

Make friends, make gains, and make love. Just don't make these mistakes! Progress and results are what we're all after, so here's some things to think about in the quest for your fitness/muscle...

"There are NO short-cuts to any place worth going". American Soprano Beverly Sills, (1929-2007). Beverly Sills Such were the words of a marvellous entertainer who was spot on, her...