SAY THE PHRASE ‘Leg Day’ to a certain type of fitness enthusiast and their eyes will light up. Say it to another, probably less seasoned gym-goer and you’ll either be met with looks of horror or with a shrug. Yes, leg day is polarising. Those who’ve never really...
BEING A MEMBER of a commercial gym isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Be it the commute, limited opening hours, gym floor congestion or simply needing to spend more time at home with the family, there are a number of reasons why it might not work for you. One way to get...
WHEN IT COMES TO building muscle, the basic formula is simple: lift something heavy, lower it, and repeat with even heavier weights once your body adapts. But if you want to maximise your gains, your approach must extend beyond the weight room. What you do between...
THERE ARE A few non-negotiables when it comes to your training programme for hypertrophy – firstly: progressive overload, secondly: volume and intensity. But it takes a more discerning lifter to know which of the two to prioritise and how to apply them best in their...
SAFE TO SAY that December through January can be one of the hardest times of the year to keep the waistline in check. Back-to-back Christmas parties and functions at seemingly every pub, restaurant and bar; the sun’s shining, the beer’s flowing and late-night kebabs...
How to eat and train your way to a God-like physique. - by Christopher Riley
