Body Weight Training 2.0: Calisthenics
Some time ago I wrote a post on body weight training, but the focus of that article was for travelers who may not have access to a gym. In this post, we’re going to explore bodyweight training methods that are…
All About Protein Powders
Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy Protein Powders If you’ve been to a supplement store for protein formula, you may have found the array of options confusing. Not just whey vs casein, but labels proclaiming ‘Concentrate’, ‘Isolate’, ‘Hydrolyzed’,…
Top 5 Fitness Trends for 2019 That You Should Try
A few years ago athletic pole dancing became very popular for a time, and there are still lots of people around today who are enjoying the fitness benefits of this sexy workout. While mostly for women, some guys took it…
CrossFit: Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons of CrossFit Workout - Beginner to Advance WODs Since its inception almost 20 years ago CrossFit has grown in popularity. Despite the expense of the average CrossFit membership, there are currently hundreds of CrossFit gyms across Australia…
How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat
How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at The Same Time? Build Muscle and Lose Fat They’re called ‘mass mongers’. Those people, usually guys, for whom the body mass is happiness. The bigger they are, the better. We can’t really…
How to Lift Safely: Protecting Your Upper Body
In part 2 of 2 of this series, Julia once again demonstrates proper lifting technique. Proper technique will prevent lifting injuries and optimize your results. Click here for Part 1: Protecting Your Back. The Top 6 Upper Body Lifts and…
How to Lift Safely: Protecting Your Back
How to Lift Safely: Deadlift with Proper Form Protecting Your Back You’re going along great on your training – gaining mass, getting stronger and leaner, and then it happens. An injury! A simple muscle pull can mean weeks of recovery,…
Essential Gym Equipment: Power Rack – Power Cage – Squat Rack
Essential Gym Equipment: Power Rack - Power Cage - Squat Rack Whether you’re setting up a home gym, or wanting to get the most out of your gym membership, there’s one piece of gym equipment that is absolutely essential. Its…
Staying Fit While Traveling: 7 Simple Tips
If you travel for business you’ve experienced the frustration of returning home a couple of kilos heavier and back to square one on your training. Staying fit while traveling on extended trips away from home can be a real challenge.…
Bodybuilding: What You Don’t Know About Protein Powders
We all know that proteins are the building blocks of muscle and that amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. In an effort to ensure we have enough proteins in our body to build muscle many of us turn…