1. EGO LIFTING This is by far the biggest mistake i see in beginners and also in some regular gym goers. Trying to lift with your ego, letting all form go to ruin in the attempt to try and either outlift the person next to you or impress the opposite sex. Now this is mainly a guy thing but here …
How many Calories do i need to eat if i want to lose/gain weight?
The first thing you need to know in your quest to lose/gain weight is your BMR– your energy expenditure at rest (the number of Calories you’d burn if you stayed in bed all day).Once you have this figure you can calculate how many calories your body requires to maintain its current weight using another formula. Then from these figures you …
Proper Gym Etiquette
Firstly, what is gym etiquette? Well, it can be broken down into 2 parts, firstly the rules stated by the gym, i.e correct footwear and secondly, rules that, to most, are common sense and courteous to fellow gym users, ie re-racking your weights. Here is a list of the biggest offences. . 1. …
Attention Ladies: Glute Training for a great bum!
I have alot of girls telling they want to have a bum like my partner, Zuzana’s and my answer is always the same. You want a bum like that then you need to train glutes like she does. You want bigger arms you train arms, so you want a firm butt, you need to train it. Firstly, lets look …
Healthy Recipes Part 21:Turkey and Broccoli Meatloaf
Ingredients 500g 97% Fat Free Turkey Mince 150g Broccoli – Finely Chopped 150 Zucchini – Finely Chopped 1 onion – Finely Chopped 100g Quick Oats 3 Eggs 2 Gloves of Garlic Chopped 1/2 Cup of Water Pepper and Salt Directions Put Vegetables through a food processor and then mix, along with all …
5 Biggest Leg Day Mistakes
A great leg workout means never sacrificing good form for more weight. Here are 5 of the most common leg-training mistakes. 1. Doing Shallow Squats Whether it’s on the hack squat ,doing free-weight squats or on the Leg Press, nothing is more unproductive than loading up a bar and dropping just a few inches. Doing all your sets this way …
Weights vs Cardio for FAT LOSS
When it comes to fat loss most people assume that cardio is the cure whereas weights are only going to make you get bigger. Falling for this common misconception is one of the biggest mistakes you could make and will not only hinder your progress, but will leave you not quite looking as you hoped. Here’s 3 reasons why WEIGHT …
Your guidelines to be more productive in the gym
1. Leave your phone in your bag – you are not that important and if your workout is important to you, you can live without your phone for 45 minutes i’m sure! 2. Turn up the tunes – Studies show listening to music while working out can help people workout harder. It will also keep you focused on the task …
4 Upper Body Exercises to avoid in the Gym to stay injury free
Behind-The-Neck Lat Pull Down Behind-the-neck lat pull downs create a great deal of stress on the shoulder capsule, move the spine out of proper alignment and can be less effective than doing a pull down to the chest. Behind-the-Neck Shoulder Presses Regular barbell overhead presses are an effective exercise for strengthening your shoulders, triceps and core muscles, but doing this …
Did you realise Peanuts are actually legumes?
While “nut” is in their name, peanuts are in fact legumes. Peanuts actually grow underground,as opposed to nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc. that grow on trees (and are sometimes referred to as “tree nuts”). Peanuts, along with various types of beans and peas, belong to the single plant family, Leguminosae. Legumes are edible seeds enclosed in pods. As a group, …