There’s a common consensus in our modern world that being fat, or overweight, is unhealthy, socially irresponsible, and the result of an unhealthy lifestyle. If a person is overweight, there is usually a certain stigma attached to them, many would believe them to be lazy and complacent. However, weight is actually a spectrum. A person who is …
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The deadlift is a hugely popular weight training exercise where a loaded bar or barbell is lifted off the ground to the hip region, and then placed back down on the ground – all in one smooth movement. Despite the popularity and benefits associated with the powerlifting exercise, injury prevalence is higher for the deadlift, compared …
Knee injuries are a common problem within sport and exercise, with it even being a career-ruining injury in some cases. To prevent injury, or for added support, athletes and gym-goers will sometimes wear knee compression sleeves. But what are they? And do they work? Let’s discuss everything you should know about knee sleeves to see if …
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Whether you are a hardcore fitness fanatic, or just dipping your toe into the world of workouts, weight and strength training should be very much a part of your future plans, if not your current routine. To newbies, the idea of weights can be intimidating – how do you know where to start, what to …
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Getting the perfect singlet is absolutely essential when it comes to powerlifting. Powerlifting requires intense strength and energy, and thus you need your singlet to be comfortable, breathable, but most importantly, it needs to be competition-legal! The reason that your singlet needs to be competition legal is that the hosts of the competition are aiming …
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The deadlift is one of the most difficult exercises in weight lifting, not only because it’s incredibly physically demanding but because it demands a very specific technique in order to prevent potential injuries. There is a lot of debate around what type of deadlifting is most beneficial, as there are a few different forms of …
If you’re a regular gym-goer, you will already be familiar with the importance of leg day. Squats are a great addition to any workout routine, as they help to strengthen the knees and ankles while also helping you to tone those hips muscles, calves, and obliques. But what happens when squats go wrong? If you …
Pre-workout supplements have become very popular in recent years. For some gym users, they’ve become a regular part of a heavy gym session – however, so has the associated tingly, itchy feeling that often comes after using a pre-workout supplement. For those who’ve never used a pre-workout supplement before, this can often be worrying – …
Looking after your health and fitness should be one of your first and foremost considerations. But if, like many people, you want to go beyond general good health and instead be in optimum form, this can take some tweaking and precision. Cardio and strength training are certainly among the most important things to consider in …
A common misconception among people who want to burn fat and lose weight as quickly as possible is that cardio-based workouts will be a more effective means to achieving the goal than strength training. This, however, isn’t the case, with many experts now recommending strength workouts as the best approach. So, just how effective is …
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