This is a quick 20 minute workout that can be done at home. Try it as either a Glute burnout before/after a workout or just to strengthen your mind-muscle connection on off-days. Equipment is optional however you can use a band, light dumbells or ankle weights. This Glute Workout consists of: -Glute Bridges (sets…
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A Case For A Strong Curvy Body as a Feminine Ideal
Hey guys, Today’s blog post is a case for aiming to be strong curvy as a feminine woman. This post also includes critical tools to assess media images regarding beauty. Instagram is over-saturated with fitness content, from Kim Kardashian to Sommer Rae and supermodels, bodies are flashed to us at all times. I have mentally…
Compound Lifts vs. Isolation Lifts for Hypertrophy
Why Are Compound Lifts More Effective At Shaping Muscle Than Isolation Exercises? The great debate of compound lifts vs isolation lifts continues for decades as bodybuilding information has now entered the mainstream and is more visible than in previous generations. I myself have been guilty of dedicating hours a week to isolation lifts instead of…
7 Incredible Female Fitness Models and Their Training Routines
As a self-professed fitness freak with a passion for physiques, I have decided to share with you, my readers, my favourite female physiques of all time. Here are my seven favourite fitness models from three different corners of the world. What I decided to share was not just their incredible physiques but their training and…
Women’s At Home Quadriceps and Glutes Workout
For women who are looking for a leg workout that can be done from the comfort of their own homes, I have created a workout to try at home regardless of level of experience . This workout focusses mainly on quadriceps and gluteal muscles. For this workout, you will need water, a towel and resistance…
How to Achieve the Fit Thick Aesthetic
Hey guys, As I’ve managed to grow my muscles over the last 4 years, I have noticed how fitness really does come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. While I started strength training in order to try to lose weight, I noticed how over the years, different trends started to emerge within the…
Recovery 101: How Fitness and Sleep are Related
Sleep is Essential for Recovery I have decided to dedicate this blog entry to highlighting the importance of sleep not just as a means of achieving better hypertrophy (better strength gains and muscle size/reduction of fat over time) but because I think that sleep is a very much underrated factor of recovery. Remember, sleep and…
Strength Training During Female Menstrual Cycle
I have created this infographic to help both of my female and male readers understand the hormonal changes that the female body undergoes during the difficult menstrual cycle, by difficult, I mean that it can be painful due to PMS symptoms. Exercise, nutrition and good sleep always helps make the cramps and pain a bit…
3 Stretches for a Strong and Healthy Core
I wanted to show you my favourite moves for a strong and healthy lower back. I think that the benefits of a healthy lower back are understated. A healthy lower back adds longevity to your fitness lifestyle and if that is what you are seeking, then definitely give these a go as soon as possible….
5 Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Here are five healthy breakfasts to try at home. I highly encourage anybody who leads an active lifestyle not to skip breakfast, and I actually look forward to making it because nothing is better than starting the day off with proper fuel for workouts and a healthy body, in my opinion. Oatmeal with Peanut Butter…
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