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Active Recovery Techniques to Enhance Training
Sophie Harrington April 16, 2025

Recovery is as crucial as training. It helps build muscle, boost endurance, and prevent injuries. While rest days are essential, sitting still all day may not be the best way to recover. This is where active recovery comes in. Active recovery means doing low-intensity activities. These activities help blood flow, reduce muscle soreness, and support Read More

How to Incorporate Cardio into a Muscle-Building Program
Sophie Harrington April 14, 2025

Many lifters worry that adding cardio will hurt their strength and muscle growth. The belief that cardio “burns muscle” has led some to avoid it altogether. When done right, cardio can boost your performance. It helps with recovery and improves body composition too. Plus, it won’t harm muscle growth. The key is strategic integration. Pick Read More

Progressive Overload: Key to Continuous Muscle Growth
Sophie Harrington April 1, 2025

Building muscle goes beyond lifting weights. It’s about pushing your body to adapt and grow. Progressive overload plays a key role in muscle growth, no matter your lifting experience. This article covers progressive overload, mistakes to avoid, and tips to boost strength gains. Understanding Progressive Overload What is Progressive Overload? Progressive overload means slowly increasing Read More

How to Create a Personalised Workout Plan
Sophie Harrington March 22, 2025

Crafting your workout plan is the roadmap to your fitness journey. In today’s world, prioritising health and wellness is more important than ever. Customising your routine to your unique needs is essential. A personalised plan paves the way to your goals. Whether shedding pounds, building muscle, or boosting heart health, focus matters. Plus, it enhances Read More

Supplements: Essential vs. Optional for Bodybuilders
Sophie Harrington March 21, 2025

Bodybuilding demands precision in training, nutrition, and supplements. Whole foods should form the base of any muscle-building diet. However, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps, boost recovery, and improve performance. Not every supplement is needed, and many are overhyped. Bodybuilders can save money by knowing which supplements they need and which they don’t. This way, Read More

The Role of Micronutrients in Muscle Growth and Recovery
Sophie Harrington March 21, 2025

In fitness and bodybuilding, the spotlight often falls on macronutrients — proteins, carbs and fats. They fuel workouts and support muscle development. But too many people forget about micronutrient significance. Micronutrients, aka Vitamins and minerals, are significant for the body. Micronutrients are only needed in small amounts in comparison to macronutrients. Still, they are essential for muscle growth, energy production and Read More