Seven Steps to Shredded

Dec 23, 2013 | Female Fitness, Training

Knowing where to start can be difficult when trying to get in shape. The focus of this article is on how achieve that aesthetic “shredded” look that you see on the front of fitness magazines. It is not through one course of action that you will find...

Finding Motivation

Dec 10, 2013 | Training

Every act in life, simple or complex requires motivation. Getting out of bed requires motivation. Going to work requires motivation. If there was no motivation whatsoever the simple fact is; we would not perform that act. In my opinion, motivation is the thought...

One Exercise to Supercharge Shoulder Strength and Size

Dec 6, 2013 | Training

The Overhead Press will let you move more weight than any other shoulder movement and is therefore the ultimate for building shoulder strength and should be included in any well rounded workout plan! Until 1972, the overhead press was one of the three Olympic lifts...

Lifting for Ladies: Bikini Body Workout

Dec 5, 2013 | Female Fitness, Training, Workouts

Working out with weights will increase the size and strength of your muscles whilsthelping you lose body fat. This is really what people refer to when they talk about “toning up”. More muscle size and less fat = more curves! [separator...

Chocolate Protein No-Bake Flapjack

Dec 3, 2013 | Recipes, Treats & Snacks

Ever wondered if you can make a healthy flapjack? These nutrient-dense beauties require no baking, so they’re extremely quick to make, yet unbelievably moreish too! We’ve designed them to be a perfect post-gym snack. The carbs and protein are essential for...

Texas Method: Intermediate Strength Training

Nov 28, 2013 | Slider, Training, Workouts

Bodybuilders and Strength athletes alike, I suggest you give this article a quick read. Understanding some of these principles for sustained strength gain will not only add to your ability to move more weight, but also to your capacity to lay on slabs of lean...

Squat Technique: 5 Tips to Help You Get Lower!

Nov 12, 2013 | Training

Achieving proper depth in the back squat with the hips below the knees is hugely important to get the most out of your leg workouts and for full development of all the muscles in your lower body! Half depth squats place the focus on the quadriceps to lift the weight...

Power Bodybuilding Program: 4-Day Split

Nov 9, 2013 | Training, Workouts

This workout program is your one stop shop for strength, size and power. This program focuses on building strength through powerlifting techniques, and then maximising size and definition with bodybuilding exercises. The aim of this plan is similar to our Strength...

How to Build Muscle on a Paleo Diet

Nov 3, 2013 | Nutrition

Not only can a Paleo inspired diet yield many health benefits, it can also be a great tool for improving your physique. There is a lot we can learn from this ancestral way of eating and with a few subtle tweaks, the Paleo diet can be geared towards gaining lean muscle...

How to Gain Weight: A Structured Approach to Bulking

Oct 31, 2013 | Nutrition

There are usually two types of people when it comes to weight, those who find it easy to gain weight but difficult to lose it, and those who find gaining weight virtually impossible. Having been in the latter situation myself, I know how frustrating it can be. You...