11th November 2024 Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) refers to the increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous...

18th November 2024 Post-workout snacks are crucial for recovery, muscle repair, and replenishing energy. Here are some great ideas:...

7th October 2024 Active recovery refers to low-intensity exercise performed after intense physical activity, aimed at helping muscles...

12th August 2024 Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in small amounts in certain foods and synthesised by the body,...

22nd July 2024 Polyphasic sleep patterns involve breaking traditional monophasic sleep (a single, continuous sleep period) into multiple...

26th February 2024 After a challenging gym session, prioritising recovery is essential for maximising the benefits of your workout and...

21st January 2024 Quality sleep plays a pivotal role in enhancing exercise performance and overall fitness. When we sleep, the body...

14th January 2024 In the pursuit of fitness, the idea that more is always better can lead to burnout, frustration and even lead you to...

4th December 2023 In the pursuit of fitness, it’s crucial to debunk the myth that success hinges solely on relentless, gruelling gym...

20th November 2023 The holiday season is just around the corner, and whilst like many, I do enjoy an alcoholic drink, I wanted to share a...

6th November 2024 Fueling your workout effectively starts with the right foods. The best foods to eat before exercising provide the...

9th October 2023 Cold water therapy, also known as cold water immersion or hydrotherapy, has gained popularity in recent years for its...

2nd October 2023 Overtraining, a common pitfall in the pursuit of fitness, can have detrimental effects on both your physical and mental...

25th September 2023 Exercise is a key part of staying healthy, and nutrition, particularly protein intake, is an important part of this....

18th September 2023 Muscle cramps, those sudden and excruciating muscle contractions, are a common challenge during and after physical...

11th September 2023 The post-workout sensation of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) can give gym users a sense of an effective workout...

28th August 2023 In the world of fitness, consistency is often considered the golden rule for achieving results. However, recent...

12th June 2023 Researchers performed a meta-analysis of studies on this topic to determine the effect of training in the evening on sleep...

21st May 2023 Cold water immersion (e.g. ice baths) has been shown as an effective method for improving post-exercise recovery by...

7th May 2023 In a study conducted in 2007, researchers examined what happens when participants stopped strength training for 3 months,...