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How much protein do you need when exercising?
It's well known that those who often exercise and like lifting heavy in the gym need to stock up on their protein. Visualisations of toned men and women sipping on a protein shake in a tight...
How to make the most of the plyo box
Sometimes the simplest bits of kit are best. The plyo box offers complete versatility. And you don't need a user manual to navigate it. Whether you're looking to try something...
Should you do the same workout every day?
Establishing a fitness routine can take a lot of effort. Cluing up on exercises to do and workout structures to take can require a fair bit of time that not all of us have. It’s...
What is a hack squat?
Squatting is a fundamental part of our natural movement. We do it from being babies. Then we grow up, and we start doing it in the gym too. It's a compound movement meaning it...
What is body conditioning?
The fitness world is not short of buzzwords. When we think we've gotten to grips with one, another phrase starts circulating that we need to Google. So, what is body...
Take on the weighted plank
If you're done with the basic plank, it might be time for the weighted plank. This core crunching exercise has infinite variations to amp up the full-body burn. If you can hold...
Combining your strength training and running
You don't have to be a runner or a lifter. You can be both. In fact, it's best to be both. If you've picked up a new running hobby during lockdown that you don't want to abandon...
How to avoid tight calves after running
There are lots of different niggles that can affect runners. You're getting into it, upping your mileage, but something keeps getting in your way. It's those tight calves. It might...
The what and how of the clean and press
Some exercises are pretty self-explanatory, just from their name. Others are a bit more obscure and require a bit of browsing on the internet. Perhaps that's how you've got...
