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Read about fitness, workout tips and techniques, health and lifestyle below.

Incline dumbell curls vs standing dumbell curls

Ever wondered what the difference is between the two common bicep exercises?

Top 5 gym machines

What are the most popular machines at the gym? Find out now

Watch: Functional Training with Alyssa Wood, Personal Trainer

Alyssa Wood demonstrates live functional training exercises.

The benefits of hanging

Improve your grip strength, and much, much more.

Fitness goals for beginners

If you're starting out, you want to read Andrew Franze's advice.

Is all the gear a good idea?

Breaking down some of the least valuable pieces of equipment on the gym floor.

Will split squats grow your booty?

Does the Bulgarian Split Squat get that booty you're after?

Exercise for beginners

Understanding your capabilities, goals and building the foundations for success.

Functional High Intensity Workout

Brad Parham, Zap Fitness Personal Trainer, takes us through a 5 exercise workout

Indicator lifts and why they are important

The lifts that are the best indicators of your growing strength

Functional Bodybuilding Exercises (That Really Work!)

Want to know which functional exercises actually work? Read on!

How important are warm up exercises for strength training?

Very. Read about simple ways to activate your body for strength training.

5 Realistic Fitness Resolutions

Check out these 5 realistic fitness resolutions to get back on track in 2021.

4 ways to deal with sugar cravings

If you regularly find yourself reaching for the cookie jar when dreaded 3:30itis hits, we can help you get those sugar cravings under control.

Banana and Ricotta Hotcakes

A stack of pancakes a day keeps a bad mood away. So if you’re a sweet breakfast lover, why not try your hand (quite literally) at these creamy banana and ricotta hotcakes?

5 Tips for Dropping Body Fat

If you’re looking for the secret to dropping body fat, then you’ve come to the right place! Our National Fitness Manager Amir Samuel is sharing not one, but five of his top tips to help you shed and shred.

Dark Chocolate Protein Mousse

No matter the question, chocolate is the answer… especially when it’s this decadent Dark Chocolate Protein Mousse.

5 Benefits of Working Out in the Morning

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you should get moving in the mornings, you’re in luck, because we’ve compiled a list of 5 benefits of working out in the morning that may inspire you to rearrange your schedule. 

3 Ways to Make Your Workout More Difficult

We’ve all heard that saying “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you” and that’s particularly true when it comes to exercise. If you’re not seeing the results you want, it might be time to turn up the intensity. Here are 3 ways to make your workout more difficult. 

3 Ways to Make Your Workout More Difficult

30 Minute Workouts

4 Ways to Deal with Sugar Cravings

5 Benefits of Working Out in the Morning

5 Fitness Tips for Staying Motivated to Exercise in Winter

5 Ways to Curb That Afternoon Craving

Banana Ricotta Hotcakes Recipe

Become a Morning Person

Benefits of Hanging

Berry Smoothie Bowl

Best Activewear Buys According to Amazon

Best Time for Gym Visit

Body Fat

Bodybuilding vs Strength

Brazilian Fish Stew

Burrito Bowl

Cheat Chicken Caesar Salad

Creamy Cacao Protein Smoothie

Creamy Dairy-Free Pumpkin Soup

Dark Chocolate Protein Mousse Recipe

Define Your Abs with These 6 Steps

Exercise for Beginners

Exercise for Mental Health

Exercises for Beginner Bodybuilders

Feeling Burnt Out? Get Your Energy Back

Fitness Goals for Beginners

Flexi Membership

Functional Bodybuilding Exercises: Do They Really Work?

Functional High-Intensity Workout

Functional Training with Alyssa Wood (Personal Trainer)

Healthier Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

Healthy and Filling Proats (Protein Oats)

High-Protein Vegetable Pasta

How Are Kettlebells Made?

How Important Are Warm-Up Exercises for Strength Training?

How Often Should You Do HIIT Training?

How to Choose the Right Workout Buddy

How to Treat Yourself

Hydration: How Much Water Do You Really Need?

Incline Dumbbell Curls vs Standing Dumbbell Curls

Indicator Lifts and Why They Are Important

Lemon Ricotta and Almond Pancakes

Low-Cost, High-Value Gym Membership

Mental Health Month

Posture-Improving Exercises

Standing Abs Workout

Stick to Your Winter Workout Routine with These 5 Hacks

This Is What Alcohol Is Doing to Your Body

Top Five Gym Machines

Types of Gyms

What to Eat Pre- and Post-Training

Will Split Squats Grow Your Booty?