A Work In Progress

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So it was back in 2012 I decided to change my life for the better. I was religiously going in the gym and keeping a close eye on what I was eating and drinking. Now for a little confession, I’ve let certain things slide! +

Gym Etiquette Guide

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For many, the gym is unfamiliar terrain navigated only by guys with six packs and girls who don’t sweat. Even for those regulars among us – you can often be left questioning whether or not your behaviour is on point. If you’ve decided to brave this foreign land to tackle weights, wrestle with the TRX or simply keep to yourself on a treadmill, use this quick breakdown on gym code – a guide to navigating this sweaty battlefield. +

Muscle Growth Tips

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When it comes to developing your muscles, many people think that it is an impossible task. It is easy to look around a gym and see people with massive muscles and think that you will not be able to achieve. The thing is, developing muscles is a lengthy process and you cannot expect overnight success or things to change quickly. However, by making changes in your life and being realistic and patient, you should find that you are able to make a change. +

How Safe Is DIY?

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Everyone loves a bit of DIY, don’t they? That feeling of satisfaction when you fix a problem at home is similar to getting a new personal best in the gym. Working hard to overcome the inevitable obstacles that present themselves to achieve that end goal. Brits are notorious for their love of DIY – for generations we have adopted the ‘make do and mend’ mentality, choosing to fix things ourselves rather than get professionals in. But how harmful is DIY? +

How to Keep Fit and Save Money

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We know that your fitness is important to you, and a combination of regular exercise and healthy eating goes a long way towards increasing your quality of life. If you like to take things further and enjoy a gym workout regime that’s great; it’s a sensible choice for both men and women. There is a problem, though: a gym membership can cost serious money. There’s a scenario that is played out all over the UK by many thousands of people: they invest in a gym membership, use it a few times, and then lose their enthusiasm for travelling to the gym and working out in front of others. +

Urban Massage Review

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As much as you take the precautions to avoid over doing things that could cause injuries (aches and pains and stiffness), they can still happen. One way to help with this is to have a sports massage as they are designed to relieve and prevent muscle strains and complications.  +

Common Health & Fitness Myths Debunked

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Where do health myths come from? Well there’s this place, let’s call it Misinform-landia, where people share what they consider to be facts, through articles and other media, without first checking if their information is grounded in solid evidence and science. Then other people spread that information, tell all their friends about it so that pretty soon everybody’s rubbing a stick of butter on their left foot right before lifting weights. +