Put your strength to the test: 4 guidelines to perform a one-rep max test
A one-rep max (1RM) is ultimate measure of strength. As the name implies, it's the maximum weight a person can lift for one repetition.
8 Effective Tips for Sustaining Your Workout Motivation
Discover eight practical and effective tips to maintain your workout motivation and stay committed to your fitness goals this winter. Strengthen your motivation muscle
4 gym myths that must fall
Myths and misconceptions pervade the fitness and weight training industry, and the gym is typically where these tall tales spread. We take a closer
Usisipho Nteyi is SA’s new Face of Fitness
The 2022 Biogen Face of Fitness cover model search attracted nearly 200 entries as aspiring fitness models looked to turn their dream into reality
5 reasons your workout feels weak
No matter how fit or strong you are, we all have days in the gym when our workout feels weak. When this happens, it
Small workouts, big results: Is the micro workout trend just hype or do they work?
Remember the 'revolutionary' 6-minute abs craze? Many people laughed it off as a fad, but the latest excitement around micro workouts – they're also
How Andre used science to craft a lifestyle transformation plan that works!
Andre De Goede battled with low self-esteem issues and insecurities for most of his life, until he decided to take control with a lifestyle
Why dynamic stretching is the key to effective pre-workout warm-ups
Warm-ups. We all know we should do them, but we seldom do. Even those who engage in some light cardio and a few stretches
Why you need to maintain to really gain muscle
Creating a more muscular look is about more than just gaining muscle as limiting muscle loss to maintain our gains is often just as
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
