Is creatine the ultimate performance-enhancer?
The International Society of Sports Nutrition regards creatine monohydrate as the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement currently available to athletes in terms of increasing high-intensity
Take a load off: Research challenges the “lift heavy to grow” gym paradigm
Conventional weight training guidelines suggest that we need heavy weights to make gains in size and strength. However, a growing body of research has brought
NPL’s Ultimate Fat Loss Kit
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DUMBBELL CIRCUIT
Do more with dumbbells Are you looking for a quick and convenient approach to get in a full-body workout? Try a high-intensity dumbbell circuit. It’s
Become the ultimate gym spotter
A training partner isn't there to simply keep you company at gym. Someone who knows the correct spotting techniques and can motivate you through your
How to test your fitness
If you’re not assessing, then you’re just guessing. That’s why every fitness journey should start with benchmarking your current fitness. Performing a fitness test is
Boost your fat-loss efforts by including this popular supplement in your plan
In our quest to shed that unwanted fat and excess weight, we tend to turn to supplements in the weight-loss section like CLA, L-carnitine or
5 tips for hardcore hamstrings
When you delve into the topic of optimal human biomechanics, you soon realise how important hamstrings are – they play a vital role in hip
Accelerate fat loss by getting the basics right
Everyone wants to speed up the rate at which they lose fat, but there are good, healthy ways to do this, and then there are
Emil lost 25kg in the USN Body Makeover
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Cardio revolution: A better, more effective way to get your cardio on!
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15 muscle-building tips that work
While the physiological mechanisms that drive muscle growth are complex, your approach doesn't have to be. But with so much information available on the internet
