When gearing up to hit the gym for a serious workout, you need to stock up on energy resources — you’ll need them. Now, don’t go around munching on everything in sight, you still have to be very careful. Some people like taking natural healthy meals, but if you want to kick things up a notch, then a pre-workout could be a real game changer. The only problem with this is the many unreliable options out there.…

I usually refrain from hopping on to fitness trend bandwagons. But this one was too tempting to resist. So, I bit the bullet and decided to try doing 1000 crunches a day for a week. I found the challenge on Instagram and TikTok a while ago. Having tried the ‘500 crunches a day challenge’ two years ago, and sick of looking at myself in the mirror with all those pandemic pounds, I figured why not. It was…

One meal a day (OMAD ) and alternate-day fasting (ADF) are both successful extreme fasting techniques and have yielded results to those who gave them a shot. Both fasting methods are demanding and not for the faint-hearted; they’ll push you to your absolute limit and make you feel like quitting, but you shouldn’t. OMAD fasting is commonly known for religious purposes, mainly to strengthen the believer’s faith. However, if you are after weight loss, both methods…

Having a punching bag in your garage is one of the best ways to take your martial arts training to the next level. Training at the gym is fine and dandy, but these days you never know when the gyms are closing down and you’re stuck training at home. Even when the gyms are open, sometimes life gets in the way and you just don’t have time – or energy – to get yourself to the…

While most people are worried about their body getting too obese, there is also a huge section that suffers the opposite crisis of being too skinny for their liking. Being clinically underweight is no less harmful for your body than being obese is. In this article, we are going to talk about simple, healthy ways of gaining weight, with a particular focus on running as an exercise. As always, we will provide links for any…

After digging around (and I mean lots of digging around) it turns out virtuallyany pre-workout on the market is laced with beta alanine, like WTH? Unfortunately, that’s the bitter reality. Here’s the brighter side; there are still a few exceptions. With that in mind, we’ll go through some of the cool pre-workouts that you can take without ever having to worry about beta alanine. Having tried a fair number of them, I came out with a few worthy,…

I was initially skeptical about hopping on to the meal replacement bandwagon because I believed that nothing could replace fresh food. Certainly not something that comes out of a packet. That’s what every natural-food advocate wants you to believe, right? With this binary thought process, I actually started to eat takeaway meals which were crammed with trans fats, sodium and tons of preservatives, while discounting the fact that a quality meal replacement could actually be more nutritious. Thankfully,…

Every gym bro has dreamed of having their own home gym at some point, and I’m no different. Skipping the commute, the annoying music, and even worse patrons, being able to train whenever you want, in the comfort of your own home. That dream has never been more relevant than today when gyms open and close without warning, and that bulk you were on turns into just getting fat without being able to train. Unfortunately, not all…

You don’t have to hit the gym every day to keep fit, with just the right gear at home, you can still get the best out of your cardio workout.  A treadmill is one such great addition to your home gym that is sure to help you cut those extra pounds and keep your body toned. Granted, if you don’t have plenty of space around, you could be wondering whether adding a treadmill to an already…

From Muay Thai to MMA fighters, boxers, and even bodybuilders, working out on the punching bag is always a great way to work both upper and lower body muscles. However, whether you should use a punching bag without gloves is a subject to debate. So, is it a good idea? I’ll cut the right to the chase here; yes, you can punch your bag on bare knuckles, and it’s even considered beneficial if you want to strengthen…

If push comes to shove, can you stand your ground or defend yourself? The fact that you haven’t been there doesn’t mean you can’t. And while you never know when trouble might come knocking at your door, spending a few hours a week on your punching bag is sure to prepare you for any face-offs, and you get some great health benefits, too! Whether you want to be ready for any bare-knuckle street brawls that might come…

Anyone that’s familiar with me knows that I love a good meal, and that I’m always on the lookout to find a great place to eat. And maybe less pleasantly for them, they also know how picky I am when it comes to food. It has nothing to do with the flavor, and everything to do with my health, and how many carbs I have to keep track of when I’m finished. I’m constantly dwelling on the…

Two words that come into my mind when I think about teens: Energy and Hormones. The teenage years is the stage of one’s life where you’ve got all that energy to spend and a heck of a lot of raging hormones that can dictate a teenager’s emotions. Exercise can be a great way for teens to positively use their gushing energy while dealing with bodily changes and stress that comes with the territory of finding your own…

Maybe I’m too picky with how I judge my exercise, but I tend to be very critical of how much effort I put into my time at the gym. It’s hard for me to simply show up and go through my routine and feel like I’ve done enough to be satisfied with my efforts. This can be a frustrating issue for me, because we all have days where we arrive at the gym or home for…

Indoor training platform is a dynamic space, with new entrants making their way into the business and the industry giants going to extreme lengths to stay on top of their game. Sufferfest and Zwift are some of the front-runners in the world of indoor training biking apps. So, which of the two would come out on top if they were to go head to head? That is what I set out to help you find out…

From the simple ones to others that look like something right out of a sci-fi movie, adjustable dumbbells come in all shapes, types, and sizes. But the question remains. Are there any cheap adjustable dumbbells out there? Are they worth the bargain or will I end up with some el-cheapo that just doesn’t cut it? And if there really are some good ones, where can I find them? If you are planning to add this nice…

Everyone knows how challenging it can be to make progress when trying to lose weight. Apart from finding a plan that works for you and your lifestyle, staying on top of things and keeping track of your results and success can be incredibly challenging, especially without guidance. Making healthy decisions on a day-to-day basis and being responsible for meal choices is much easier said than done. Add in the responsibility of a full-time job and other…

Planks and push-ups aren’t new in the fitness sphere. The main question is which of the two is worth adding to your workout arsenal. This debate isn’t new either, it has been the subject of discussion for a decades. And chances are, you are stuck trying to figure out which option is the best for you. You are not alone, many fitness beginners have also struggled to make their choice here. Not to worry, in this…

Maybe it’s just me, but there’s nothing worse than waking up and feeling tense the moment I wake up. Between juggling work obligations, time spent with my loved ones, and being consistent with going to the gym at least 4 times a week, sometimes it seems like I’m doing everything right and still feeling worn out and tight all over my body. All of this effort to lead a healthy lifestyle with balance, and how do I…