Provided you are willing to put in some effort, you can really make a difference to your weight and drop a dress size. Okay, so you can't - and shouldn't - undergo a major transformation, but you can shed a little excess weight, firm up slack muscles, overhaul your posture and get your body firing on all cylinders. On the
You look your best at the end of a workout when your muscles are filled with blood, making your frame look bigger, stronger and harder – that’s the famed “pump”. Sadly it doesn’t last forever, but you can harness its power on holiday this summer, even when you don’t have access to a gym. The aim of this five-move, high-rep
You want bulging biceps and a bigger, broader chest. You want superheroic shoulders, and a ripped, chiseled back. What should your next move be? Get out of that high-intensity interval training class you keep attending. At the very least, you should stop making it the focus of your training. I see it all the time. HIIT is fitness’ big buzzword
Becoming a personal trainer is an opportunity to work in an industry that has seen substantial growth in recent years and with the ease of obtaining an online personal trainer certificate, the reality of embarking upon this career is truly at your fingertips. With the increased demands of our always-connected digital world, people are looking for ways to improve their
The best way to ensure we’re eating healthy, balanced meals is to plan ahead. Making a weekly meal plan and shopping for the relevant ingredients helps us to be in control of what we’re eating. However, sometimes life gets in the way. It might be that supermarkets don’t have what we need in stock, we might not feel well enough
In today's society, many women and men are used to being skinny and lean. For some, this means a low-calorie diet and for others, it means hours at the gym. But what if there was a way to do both of these things in one simple activity? You can achieve a toned body without going hungry or spending hours in
If you spend most of your time sitting, it’s likely that your glutes are weak or underworked. Having weak glutes puts you at risk for developing gluteal amnesia, which is when your glutes forget how to function properly. If your glutes aren’t working properly, it can affect your ability to move and cause knee and lower back pain. It’s more important
The distended belly, muffin top, baby pooch, mummy tummy … whatever you want to call it … can be eliminated! A lot of time this area is stubborn because we don’t exercise or we don’t do the proper exercises. No matter how many crunches and planks some of us do, that six pack remains hidden in the back of the fridge (which means behind
Whether you’ve just started embracing the world of fitness or are attempting to get back at it and stay motivated, buying appropriate gear plays a huge role in overall fitness and health regime. On the other hand, buying the wrong gear can put you off quicker than you can say “gear” and can majorly affect your body. This is why
To show off your abs, you have to burn fat. To burn fat, you have to stoke your metabolism by building muscle. These straightforward moves work major muscle groups--with an emphasis on your midsection--without adding bulk. When you exercise your abdominal muscles, you're not doing it to have rock-hard abs hidden under a layer of fat. Some muscle-strengthening exercises are just
