Today’s gyms are full of so many different machines that you’d be forgiven for not knowing how they work, let alone which is more effective for your goals. Gym memberships cost money. Workouts take time. Lifting is hard. It makes sense to make sure your workouts are as effective as possible, right? Are you wasting…
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How essential is cardio? Everything you need to know
Whether you run marathons for fun or wouldn’t be caught dead in the treadmill room, there are plenty of strong opinions about the role of cardio. It’s hard to know what to believe, let alone where to find an unbiased source of information on the pros and cons. So that’s exactly what we’re going to…
5 things you can do now to achieve your fitness goals in time for summer
Here’s a scary fact: Summer is less than 8 weeks away. Have you made any progress towards your goal of looking better than Zac Efron in Baywatch, or doing at least one pull-up as you walk your dog through your local park’s playground? If the answer is a resounding “no” or even a hesitant “um…”,…
How to stick to healthy eating when dining out
Being committed to the fit lifestyle and healthy eating means eating nothing but meal-prepped chicken breast and broccoli while your friends all enjoy pizza and beer, right? Nope. You can still enjoy takeaway food and dining out without feeling like crap the next day in the gym. Don’t believe us? Check out our best tips…
The top signs of a good gym (and 5 red flags)
Finding a new gym is kind of like dating. It’s easy to get so swept up by the romance of a promising future that you totally ignore the red flags. Trust us: You don’t want to realise you’ve made a terrible decision when you’re already locked into that 12-month contract. Before you sign a contract,…
5 tips to help you reach new personal records in the gym
Nothing feels better than lifting heavy and setting a new personal record in the gym. It’s the true marker of effective training, gaining strength, and being one step closer to becoming Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (also known as The Mountain and the strongest man on earth). If you want to experience that awesome feeling more often,…
What’s the best diet for Crossfit?
Crossfit is one of the most intensive, demanding, and competitive workouts out there. With a mixture of Olympic lifting, cardio, functional movement and more, the right diet is critical for performing your best and achieving peak levels of fitness. So what is the best diet for Crossfit? Let’s take a look at the pros and…
Gym membership vs build your own home gym?
When it comes to ultimate fitness dreams, most people fantasise about one of two things: having a personal nutritionist, chef and trainer, or building a home gym. While unlimited access to a personal team of fitness professionals would be a professional-athlete-level dream come true, building a home gym is the one fantasy that’s actually attainable….
Your guide to working out on keto
Depending on who you ask, you’ve probably heard of keto being celebrated as the secret to becoming a fat-burning machine, or criticised as the gains killing diet. This ultra low-carb, fat-friendly diet is about as far as you can get from the typical high-carb “gym bro” fare, but one thing’s for certain: It’s only growing…
The 3 most common gym etiquette mistakes
The gym can be a daunting place. It’s easy to feel like you’re doing things wrong or that other people are watching and judging you. Rest assured that your fellow gym-goers are probably too focused on their own workout to even notice you struggling to figure out how to use the assisted pull-up machine. And…
Diet or exercise: which is more important for weight loss?
When it comes to weight loss, it can be difficult to know what to focus on to get results. Exercise and a healthy diet have always been attributed to successful weight loss, but there’s a lot of debate over which has more impact. So which is it? How much does exercise play into losing and…
Full body vs split: which lifting routine is more effective?
There’s more to lifting weights than just picking up heavy objects and putting them back down again. A well-rounded lifting program includes hitting every muscle group at the right frequency throughout the week. There are two ways to do this: doing only full body workouts or splitting up muscle groups over specific days. But is…
What to eat before and after a workout
You might not be able to outrun a bad diet, but you can still eat to fuel your workouts. Want to feel awesome in the gym and reach your goals more effectively and efficiently? Let’s take a look at the best things to eat before and after a workout for maximum gain, no matter what…
How to choose your fitness goals
Thought “get fit” or “lose weight” were great fitness goals? Think again. Despite being many people’s go-to goals, aspiring to lose weight or get fit is much too vague a milestone to aim for. How do you know that you’ve reached “fit” status, and where do you go from there? What do you do after…
Do you need to count calories?
An active and healthy lifestyle looks different to everyone. For some people, this includes counting calories, whether that’s to lose, gain or maintain their weight. But does everyone need to do this? Let’s break down why counting calories is so common and who it might be right for. When is counting calories necessary? Just as…
The benefits of functional training
Are you feeling bored or unmotivated in the gym? Has your progress stagnated? Do you want to mix up your workouts? Functional training might be the answer. Functional training means working out in a way that benefits your body outside of the gym. Some forms of functional training include: Weighted exercises using sleds, medicine balls,…
What to look for in protein powder
Protein powder isn’t necessary for being healthy or building muscle, but it definitely has its perks. It’s an easy way to get more protein into your diet, makes for a convenient breakfast, and can become a welcome part of your gym routine. Is there any better way to reward yourself for an intense gym session…
Clean eating vs If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM)
Figuring out the perfect macros for you can do wonders to help you control hunger, shred fat, and give you the energy to hit your goals in the gym. It’s kind of like finding the cheat codes to fitness. This is what forms the foundation of the If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) way of…
Which workout burns the most fat?
Ask an expert what the best workout for fat loss is and they’ll no doubt give you one of the following answers: “Abs are made in the kitchen!” “You can’t outrun a bad diet.” “The best exercise for fat loss is fork put-downs.” While it’s true that fat loss really does come down to what…
The truth about artificial sweeteners
Sugar is old news in 2019, which means artificial sweeteners are more popular than ever. Low calorie but still super sweet, these sugar alternatives are particularly popular with people who want to eat in a way that supports their fit lifestyle. But are the benefits too good to be true? There’s a lot of talk…