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What are compound exercises?
Exercise has got to be efficient. Not many people have time to spare in the gym doing things that don’t really contribute towards their fitness goals. Usually, we’re pretty short on time. We might only have room in our routine for a couple of...
What is progressive overload?
Nobody begins their fitness journey being able to do loads of reps or lift very heavy weights. You need to challenge your muscles to develop them. A great way to build your strength and fitness is to follow the principles of progressive overload. What is...
What are the major muscle groups?
Exercise is all about muscle contraction. Most forms of training we do in the gym or at home look to engage different muscle groups so we can develop strength, muscle mass, endurance, and all-round fitness. There are hundreds of different muscles...
Cardio workouts that don’t involve the treadmill
We get it. For some people, the treadmill is like the Bounty in the gym equipment selection box. Whether it's the monotony of the movement, the annoying sound of the belt, or that funny feeling you get in your knees, it's enough to put you off cardio altogether. But...
Do you need to stretch before a workout?
Starting from P.E at school, we’ve always been told to stretch before exercise. Before football practice. At the start of a run. First thing in the morning. For lots of us, it has become habitual. Others resent the amount of time it takes up. We see stretching as...
What is mobility and how does it support our workouts?
Often used in the same context as stretching, yoga, and warming up, mobility is the foundation of all gym workout. We believe that mobility is notoriously underrated. Because everyone needs mobility. From toddlers, to athletes, to the older generation. Without it,...
How to keep within your calories this Christmas
Before we get into it, the most important thing to caveat is that it’s not all about calories. Especially at Christmas. For some people, December is a time to relax the usual routines, indulge a little, and enjoy food a lot more. But for those on...
