When it comes to fat loss, many beginners get's into the most confusing question which is "To do cardio more or to step into strength training for extreme fat loss?" So, let's break it down. When a beginner engaged in cardio, he/she burns more calories as compared to strength training, but only during the cardio session. While when a beginner is engaged in strength training, it helps beginner to build lean muscle, which is metabolically active. In other words, strength training helps... Should one focus on cardio or weightlifting for fat loss ..read more

Many beginners, when embarking on a journey to lose weight and build muscle, often find themselves hitting the gym regularly but may wonder how exactly strength training contributes to weight loss. Anyone else out there go through this initial confusion? Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences, especially if you've seen success with strength training for weight loss ..read more

Many beginners (including myself!) struggle with uneven muscle development. It feels like one side of my body is always stronger or more defined than the other. Is this a common issue? Are there any tips to ensure we're working both sides of our body equally during workouts? Looking to avoid those "mirror image fails" and build balanced muscle. Thank you ..read more

Is it possible to build muscle while in a calorie deficit? Share your experiences & tips for achieving body recomposition ..read more

I have heard so many myths concerning the fact that drinking red wine during the week can actually benefit your health or even your heart health? I am still not sure if there is any truth to this till this day. What are your thoughts on this? Is this just a way to get consumers to buy more alcoholic beverages?(haha ..read more

So I've read a bunch of things that say not to wash your beard every day and to apply beard oil to it to keep it hydrated. However, whenever I do this, the skin underneath my beard gets extremely dry and itchy due to eczema. Is there a beard oil I can get that would treat the eczema as well? At the moment I have a medicated shampoo that I use to keep it under control, and if I don't apply it daily it flares up badly. Even after using the shampoo, the beard oil I've tried still causes a bad... Question about beard oil ..read more

Hey everyone, I have a bit of a sensitive topic to bring up and I could use some advice. I recently took a home pregnancy test, and while I followed all the instructions carefully, I'm still feeling uncertain about the result. I've been experiencing some symptoms that could be associated with pregnancy, but I don't want to jump to conclusions without being sure. The test showed a faint line, and from what I've read online, this could indicate a positive result, but I'm not entirely... Need Advice: Pregnancy Test Question ..read more

The 2023 Topline Participation Report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) details trends in American fitness activities from 2019 to 2022, highlighting changes during a period disrupted by the pandemic. Here’s a summary of the key findings: Overall Participation: There's an increase in Americans aged 6+ participating in at least one fitness or sports activity in 2022, with 77.6% engagement,... Summary of Sports & Fitness Industry Association fitness survey ..read more

The full report is available here, but we have summarised the main points below:- The PureGym UK Fitness Report offers an in-depth analysis of the UK's exercise habits, perceptions of fitness, and overall health. Here’s a summary of the main points: General Health and Fitness Perceptions: A majority (66%) believe they could take better care of their health, with no significant change from the... The UK Fitness Report – 2023/24 Gym Statistics ..read more

Cross-training can have many benefits, including: Injury prevention Improved fitness Active recovery Improved adherence Mental refreshment Enhanced athletic performance Improved posture and coordination ..read more