5 common weight lifting form mistakes to avoid in the gym
It is vitally important that gym-goers use proper weight lifting form and technique guidelines to get the most from their training. Proper form reduces your
The right way to use amino acids for more muscle
Getting sufficient amino acids from protein every day is a priority for anyone who trains hard in the gym, whether you're working towards a
The science-backed method to build muscle and lose fat simultaneously
According to conventional thinking in the gym, your ability build muscle and burn fat simultaneously is impractical – it's why bodybuilders typically follow the
5 workouts for every level to burn more calories with cardio
If you've got just 30 minutes to get in a calorie-crushing cardio workout, what machine should you use? Gym members today are spoilt for
Bite-sized ‘exercise snacks’ could hold the key to better health and fitness
According to a 2021 study, performing short 'exercise snacks' every day, rather than longer exercise sessions, was enough to improve metabolic health. This is
Explain that pain! Why do muscles feel sore the day after gym?
Anyone who lifts weights will know the dull pain we often experience in our muscles the day after a hard session or following time
Perfect your form: Barbell rollout exercise guide
The barbell rollout exercise is a dynamic trunk extension movement that activates your core muscles, including superficial and deep muscles in your mid-section, your
Understand the psoas muscle for more powerful movement and better performance
The psoas muscle is one of the most powerful and important muscles in our body It is the key to more powerful movement
Xavier gets back on track with NPL Body Revolution transformation challenge
Pretoria-based fit pro Xavier van der Merwe has led an active lifestyle his entire life, but after a herniated disk took him out of
Sign up now for the NPL Body Revolution Challenge January intake
The next NPL Body Revolution Challenge starts in January! Don't miss your opportunity to register to achieve your fitness goals. This 12-week challenge will
3 steps to level up your performance in the gym
Peak performance in the gym means you can lift more weights or complete more reps, and that's when we make serious gains. Whether you
3 steps to optimise creatine timing for better gains
Creatine remains one of the most effective and safest performance-enhancing supplements on the market to support gains in size, strength and performance. The many
