Creatine is one of the most widely used and widely researched supplements available, with studies showing that it can improve exercise performance and adaptations to training.
Creatine and resistance training
Thirsty? How dehydration could be affecting your workouts
Around 60 per cent of the human body is made up of water, but according to a recent study, 89 per cent of us don't get enough. Could dehydration be affecting your performance in the gym?
Patience: The hardest thing to exercise in resistance training
Building an impressive physique naturally takes a long time, and one of your hardest workouts will be exercising patience with the process.
Fasted cardio for weight loss: Is it really superior?
When it comes to losing weight, fasted cardio is a popular method, but does it work and is it actually superior to exercising after a meal?
Weight loss and workouts: Are carbs really the enemy?
Do carbs really deserve their much maligned reputation? Or is it time that we changed our thinking and embraced carbohydrates in our daily diets?
‘Cardio alone won’t deliver weight loss, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid it’
A lot of people attack cardio because they don't believe it delivers the benefits it should; but it's an essential aspect of overall fitness.
Eight healthy treats to satisfy sweet cravings
When looking to cut down, it's helpful to have a few healthy sweet treats in the bag to get you through any cravings. Here are eight of my favourites.
Three reasons to avoid short-term ‘beach body’ plans
Three weeks to shredded! Get beach-body ready in two weeks! Six pack in seven days! How realistic do these sound? Clearly not realistic at all. Yet, following a chat with a fellow PT this week, there are many people who think and want it to be otherwise.
Counting calories: yes or no?
There's no shortage of advice when it comes to diet and weight loss; in fact, it's an industry that was recently valued at £2 billion in the UK alone. From diets that claim to help you shift multiple pounds in one week, to the pills and potions that promise to get you the body you want, there seems to be a helping hand at every corner, waiting to take your money. So, what actually works?
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