Body Types

There are lots of assumptions around the relationship between height and strength. Are taller people stronger because they have a larger frame and can pack more muscle on? Or are smaller people stronger because it is comparatively easier to fill out a smaller frame?  I’m sure you’ve all seen a smaller person lifting incredibly heavy […]

Ectomorphs are naturally skinny. Some people see this as a blessing – you can eat what you want without getting fat, right – but if you want to bulk up and get bigger as an ectomorph, you’ll find this is very difficult to do.  Due to a faster metabolism, ectomorphs tend to burn more calories

There is genuinely a countless number of diets and dieting strategies in the modern era. We’ve seen new “fad” diets pop up each year to take center stage while some new research and scientific findings will also unearth some very viable and even optimal diet strategies depending on individual needs and goals.  When it comes

The ability to gain muscle varies from person to person. For most people gaining muscle isn’t an easy task and requires a lot of commitment to a specific diet as well as dedicated exercise and workouts in order to see results. However, for some people gaining muscle seems nearly impossible, no matter what they do

Over the last decade, Crossfit has burst into global popularity taking a hybrid approach between Olympic weightlifting, cardiovascular conditioning, and general/functional strength training. Tight-knit communities formed as Crossfit strikes a good balance between individual competition and a collective team effort with athletes pushing each other on despite the competitive element.  While it’s a hugely popular