Nail your daily protein intake to build more muscle
A study conducted by scientists at the McMaster University in Canada provides insights into the upper limit of protein that gym-goers need to build muscle.
A coach explains why high-intensity workouts are best for fat loss
Constantly varied, high-intensity workouts that include functional movements can deliver the fat loss benefits you're after. Just ask this coach... Rather, the focus is
Carb Cycling
Low-carb, high-fat diets aren't for everyone. In fact, there is still uncertainty about these diets' long-term effects and the potential impact that consistent, high intensity
Fire up your workouts with Citrulline Malate – the fatigue fighter
Move over creatine, Citrulline Malate (CitM) might be the next big breakthrough in performance supplementation. It's a combination of the amino acid citrulline and the
Escalating Density Training: Add “big picture” thinking to your workout
In today's time-strapped world, high-intensity training has become extremely popular. From Tabatas to other metcon workouts, we're constantly hunting for new ways to boost our
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
It's time to jump-start your 2020! Keen to kick off a fitness challenge but not sure where to start? Check out the new Ultimate Fat
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
