It allows you to lift lighter weights but get greater results. There are no shortcuts to getting fit – it takes hard work, dedication and, usually, a fair few visits to the gym. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t always looking for ways to maximise their workouts and speed up their progress. And one way […]
For bigger arms with greater muscle definition, make sure these essential moves have places in your mass- and strength-building regimen. THERE ARE PLENTY of exercises that’ll stretch your shirtsleeves—but if you want targeted moves for your biceps, then it’s time to start learning a variety of curls. Here are 15 biceps exercises that’ll stimulate new levels of growth, help […]
It is possible, if you know how to use your time efficiently. With lengthy commutes, demanding desk jobs and a busy social calendar (or a lack of energy to do anything more than collapse on the sofa of an evening), finding time to exercise can be hard. So theoretically, working out in your lunch break is a brilliant […]
These moves will bulk up your neck. IT’S WINTER, and that means more layers, baggier clothes, and looser fits. But everyone needs to look a little larger than they are, and a good way to show off your body is with bigger traps—especially when it’s cold outside. Here are four moves you must use to blast your […]
You don’t need to go to the gym to get in shape. These easy exercise routines can all be done in the comfort of your own home. Building muscle at home is surprisingly straightforward and does not require some fancy gym equipment. All them takes is a little creativity and a commitment to workout regularly. […]
Your muscles could be twice as big if you made the switch to a lower dose aspirin. Whether you’re looking to bulk up or burn fat, lifting weights is a great way to reach your fitness goals. But according to a new study, a common drug could be preventing people doing so. Swedish researchers have […]
St. John’s wort makes the cut, but stop wasting your money on raspberry ketones. There’s a tendency to divide the world of pills in two: evil pharmaceuticals and nice supplements. When we’re looking at the outrageous claims on the labels of supplements—that they’ll help us lose weight, clear-up acne, live long lives—we somehow forgot that […]
Millions of men pop pills in the hope of boosting their health – but do they actually work? They’re the supermarket supplements that men hope can turn them into Superman. Tales abound on internet bodybuilding chatrooms and men’s health forums about wonder supplements that can improve everything from their sexual prowess to exercise stamina. Millions […]
Six scientists on the supplements they take every day and why they take them. Supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry. But, unlike pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers don’t have to prove that their products are effective, only that they are safe – and that’s for new supplements only. We wanted to know which supplements are worth our […]
These expert-approved vitamins and minerals will ward off nutrient deficiencies. IT’S A CHALLENGE for the average American to adhere to the USDA’s nutritional recommendations and get the necessary vitamins and minerals from natural food sources alone. Now eliminate meat or, even more extreme, all animal products like eggs and dairy altogether. That’s the difficult reality vegetarians and vegans (especially) face every day. Some vegans are able to eat a […]