Breaking down your muscles burns calories for sure, but what really torches them is building those muscles back up – and that’s where post-workout nutrition comes into play. Eating a mix of carbohydrates and protein within an hour of your cool-down helps increase your body’s levels of muscle-repair-signaling hormones. That way, you’ll not only build […]
When you work your lower body rep per rep, you burn a lot more calories churning out squats than biceps curls. And while it’s good to work on a sculpted upper body, your largest muscles are in your legs. Plus, by working bigger muscles, and thus, more muscle fibers, you create more of those micro-tears […]
When you exercise on a full stomach food is fuel, and while hitting the gym straight after eating is not a good idea, having some (at least partially) digested food in your system means your muscles are stocked with the glycogen they need to work their best. A study showed that exercisers who ate breakfast […]
We all feel the pressure from time to time, but if you feel as though your stress levels are going into overdrive – and causing you to eat all the wrong things – it’s time to take some action! Exercise can be a massive de-stressor after a hard day in the office or a busy day […]
WRONG! In order to lose weight and maintain general health and fitness, you must integrate healthy foods into your lifestyle in addition to your training regime. It is not possible to out-train a bad diet – eating unhealthy, processed foods after a workout will counter the good work you put into your training, and can […]
23% of Brits eat porridge almost daily! It’s not just a delicious way to start the day – a bowl keeps you fuller for longer and provides an excellent dose of fibre. So why not try a bowl of the good stuff for your next breakfast. Add honey, chopped fruit or nuts for an extra […]
Try these three easy mindfulness exercises that fit seamlessly into a hectic day. At work Pause between your tasks, taking 15 seconds to a couple of minutes to sit comfortably, breather deeply and observe how your body feels. It’s a simple way to refresh your mind. At home Pay attention as you brush your teeth […]
Reap more running rewards with these top training tips: Be consistent – it might take weeks, months or years, but regular training will eventually produce the results you are after. Find a suitable routine – get a good running plan from an expert and stick to it. Have fun – if running feels like a […]
Thought doing weights was a simple as lifting and lowering with the correct form? Think again! The speed at which you contract into a move and release out of it – the tempo – seriously affects what you get out of it, even when it comes to body weight exercises. Slower movements with weight allow […]
Your body is a slave to your mind. Whatever your body does, it does because the mind commands it. However, we still don’t use our muscles to their fullest potential because we’re generally unable to activate them to this extent. When you’re doing exercises, try to focus on contracting and controlling the muscles you’re working […]