For those of us absolutely obsessed with training, taking a rest day can seem like a curse. We could be done for the week, finished with our recovery drinks and our training plan calls for a rest day the next day. But we don’t want to be stuck inside, we want to stay active. What should we do? The universal solution seems to be: REST But that doesn’t... Continue Reading

There’s no substitute for the good old squat. The king of movements helps build stronger muscles, which eventually translates to increased speed, power, and agility.  Although we usually categorize a squat as a leg exercise, it’s really more of a compound movement. It targets more than one muscle group. Due to the compound nature of this movement, the body secretes the growth hormone, which helps cut body fat and build... Continue Reading

We usually associate strength, endurance and the likes with fitness. But there’s so much more to it than just raw, brute force. Flexibility and mobility, two vital keys to being fitter are often overlooked. We tend to keep them last on our priority list when it comes to working out. We all think we’re ironclad. We also tend to equate the terms; flexibility and mobility; often using them interchangeably.... Continue Reading

Nothing hinders progress like injuries. They can be emotionally and physically devastating, sending months if not years of hard work, down the drain. Injuries seem to be an unavoidable part of any sort of physical activity. Yes, there are measures you can take to avoid them. But even if they do occur, don’t lose your mind. Rehab, ice packs and the likes are definitely vital to recovery, but... Continue Reading

When it comes to fitness, there are certain “golden rules”, you’ve been told you must not break. Don’t eat carbs at night, crunch your way to a 6 pack, you can’t lift if you’re old, vegetarians can’t build muscle and so on. You get the drift. But I’m not here to repeat the conventional holier than thou traditions here. There is plenty of questionable weight loss and health care advice... Continue Reading

Just like fashion, the fitness industry witnesses a multitude of trends every year. One year its Calisthenics, the next it could be Pilates. CrossFit could be shrugged off as just another fad. Some may be quick to question this “craze” and wonder why it seems to have taken over the world. Some may go as far as to call it a cult. Some may call it a call for injury.... Continue Reading