Getting Started

A collection of 29 posts

Getting Started

Gym for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide for What Truly Matters

Training. Nutrition. There are so many things you should optimize when you're a beginner at the gym. Good news: not all matter for progress.

Fitness

Benefits Of Rucking — And How To Get Started

Have you heard of rucking? Don't worry if you haven't. Here's everything to know about it, from what it is to its benefits to how to get started.

Fitness

Trying to Get Fit? Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Start Small

Trying to get fit? Don't immediately turn to extreme measures, like a sub-1000 calorie meal plan or exercising 7x weekly. Think small instead.

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The Importance of Proper Hydration in Your Fitness Routine

💧 Water. It’s boring, right? And yet it’s absolutely vital to our health and wellbeing. So it’s no wonder why, while we focus on training intensity, set variation, and improved nutrition, we often relegate hydration to the back of our mind. But if we want to unlock the

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Protein Shakes But Were Too Afraid to Ask🥤

Unlocking the world of protein shakes: your ultimate honest guide to benefits, types, and more. 🌍 The world of protein powders can be a daunting one to step into. Whether shopping online or in a brick and mortar store, seeing the endless options of giant barrel-like containers could make you question

Lifestyle

How Much Exercise Should You Do Per Week at the Absolute Minimum?

How much exercise per week do you need, at the minimum, to see health benefits? Well, as it turns out, it may not be nearly as much as you think.

Fitness

Muscle Growth And/or Weight Loss: How Long Does It Take? (Exact Number of Weeks)

When will your muscles grow? And weight loss: how long does it take? If you're sick of the advice "Be patient", this article was written for you.

Lifestyle

5 Crucial Dietary and Lifestyle Mindset Changes That’ll Help You (Finally) See Results

What separates those who get results from those who don't? One word: mindset. Discover the 5 mindset changes you need to join the "do-ers" here.

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How to Brace Your Core and Breathe Properly for Stronger, Safer Lifts

"Brace your core". You've seen this term, like, everywhere—but what does it mean? Is it the same as a crunch? (Finally) find out what it is here.

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Is Strength Training Safe if You’re a Senior? (Important Do’s and Don’ts)

The thought of strength training may intimidate and overwhelm if you're a senior. It can't be safe, right? Learn if you should be worried here.

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How To Turn “Skinny Fat” Into “Happy, Healthy, and Fit”

Unhappy with your "skinny fat" body type? You can change things. Find out how in this article (we cover nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle tips!)

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How To Go from the Couch to 5k

If you haven't been running much (or at all), 5K seems like a reasonable target to hit. But how can you get from the couch to 5K? Find out here.

Diet

3 Foods You Don’t Have to Avoid in Your Fitness Journey

Carbs, artificial sugar, and soy protein — if you want gains and weight loss, all these got to go when you start on your fitness journey. Right?

Gym

How To Choose the Best Gym for You

Looking to settle down? Just so we're clear: we're talking about the gym. Still interested? Then these tips on how to choose a gym are for you.

Fitness

Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph: Does Your Body Type Matter?

Ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph: should your body type influence how you train and eat? Will you see better results if you do? Find answers here.

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How to Determine the Best Squat Stance for You

There's no one-size-fits-all squat stance. Instead, it depends on hip anatomy. Learn the best stance you should adopt for stronger squats here.

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Beat “Gymtimidation”. Here’s How.

Dread or fear going to the gym because you feel judged? That's a common phenomenon known as "gymtimidation"; find out how to overcome that here.

Gym

How To Get Bigger Biceps

As with training other muscle groups, the best way to get bigger biceps is an in-depth understanding of its anatomy. This article is going to cover all the angles to attack your biceps from theory to practical application.

Fitness

What to Look for in a Personal Trainer

Find a personal trainer. Transform your physique. Oh, if only it were that easy. Here are 4 things to be mindful of when selecting a trainer.

Fitness

Which Recovery Techniques Should You Use for Sore Muscles?

Struggling with sore muscles? Here are 4 of the best, science-backed recovery techniques that'll help you get back to the grind ASAP.

Fitness

Free Weights vs. Resistance Machine: Which Should You Use?

Ah, the perennial question: "free weights vs. machines - which is better?" Find out in this article (psst: the answer might just surprise you!)

Diet

How to Eat Less without Starving Yourself

Creating a calorie deficit isn't about eating less food. It's really more about making smarter nutritional choices. Find out why in this article.

Fitness

Maximizing Muscle Growth: How Hard Should You Be Training?

How hard should you be training – really, for optimal muscle growth? Get the answer in this article, plus understand the signs of overtraining.

Diet

Can Weight Loss 'Damage' Your Metabolism?

There's much discussion on metabolic damage: the idea that weight loss could slow down your metabolism - forever. Should you be worried about it?

Lifestyle

5 Tips That’ll Help You Build a Healthier Body Image

Strength training always carries the risk of fuelling a negative body image. Here are 5 tips that'll help if you're struggling to love your body.