Muscle-Up in 7 steps - Part One
Gaining lean muscle is tough. If you're a skinny guy who struggles to gain weight, or are confused by the shear amount of conflicting advice on how to do so, step this way for part one of Richard Payton's 7-step "Been there, done that" guide to packing on the beef.
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Accountability: The missing secret to success
Sometimes it's hard to motivate ourselves to keep in shape. Sometimes it's a lot easier to just say 'Screw this for a game of soldiers' and throw in the towel. Making yourself accountable can be the difference between success and failure.
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Goal Setting: Get SMART
Gyms the world over are full of people wanting to achieve something – a personal goal. The problem is many members don’t actually realise the importance of setting a goal, far less the importance of sticking to it. Stephen Hoyles breaks down simple strategies to set successful goals.
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Karate for Fitness and Self Defence
Karate is suitable for all ages and all levels of experience. Rod Butler, Chief Instructor of Shotokan Karate England, tells you exactly how to get started, what to expect, and what to look for in a good Karate club.
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The 21-Day Challenge
As we come into another new year, the days are shorter, evenings darker, and the temperature’s rapidly plummeting. I challenge you to rise above the winter blues, strap on your training shoes, and make your fitness a priority.
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The Smith Machine - Useful tool or expensive coat rack?
The Smith Machine is one of those bits of equipment that gets a lot of flack. The biggest point of contention with some hardened lifters seems to be using it to Squat. Time for the Smith Machine to step up to the witness box.
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Building a Superhero Physique - Part Two
In Part One we discussed how the pro’s focus on the X-shape to build what looks like an awesome physique in record time. We even started off your X-shape with a killer shoulder routine. But we’re not done. The X-shape also requires a muscular upper back and big, powerful looking thighs...
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Building a Superhero Physique - Part One
No summer passes us by these days without at least one blockbuster superhero movie. The bar has again been raised for leading male physiques. Step this way to find out the secret to building a physique like Wolverine's in minimum time.
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Stretching
Stretching is the subject of almost endless debate amongst coaches, personal trainers and injury specialists. Stephen Hoyles looks at the concept of stretching, and assesses objectively the current thinking on its positive and negative effects on physical conditioning.
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The Negative Routine for Positive Gains
Negative exercise and the positive effect it has on strength and muscle growth has been studied for decades. Step this way for a negative routine to pack on maximum strength and muscle in minimum time.
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