Flu, colds, and all the nasty illnesses are a pain in the ass. Especially for fitness freaks like us. Skipping ropes may be one of our favourite routines but we certainly hate skipping our workouts. But don’t worry, the fitness gods won’t punish you for missing a few sessions in the gym. If you’re currently… Read more »
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Who said you can’t get buff without lifting weights at the gym? Believe us, with the right bodyweight workouts, you can get swole even at home. Staying indoors has been the new norm since the pandemic happened. We’ve become accustomed to working from home, bingeing Netflix movies, ordering UberEats, and shopping online. But if there’s… Read more »
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What was once a secret tool used by athletes and physios has now become a staple in many gyms and even homes – the foam roller. Even if you’ve never used one, you might have seen a foam roller floating around your gym, at a friend’s house, or even down at the shops. Over the… Read more »
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We’ve all been there: temperatures at the single digits… the sky dark despite the hour and outside still with everyone ensconced at home… you, perfectly toasty in your comfiest PJs, under mounds of fluffy blankets and pillows… and suddenly, you remember: you have to hit the gym in ten minutes. Must you, really? The short… Read more »
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Weightlifting is, in many ways, the quintessential gym workout. When you think of a healthy gym-goer, it’s easy to imagine a buff person deadlifting tons of kilos and hardly breaking a sweat. In reality, a well-muscled physique doesn’t automatically equate to a good, healthy one, just like being able to lift a 50 kg doesn’t… Read more »
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Working out at the gym can be a little overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-timer still trying to figure your way out around buff bodybuilders and scary-looking machines. You may also feel intimidated as you are surrounded by unfamiliar faces. But as any journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, even the… Read more »
Read More..How to Find a Good Gym on a Student Budget
If there’s one group of people that really know how to work out a budget, it’s students. Whether it’s your bottom dollar stretched out for that “extra two weeks”, or a third side hustle to help foot this month’s bills, the student budget is truly a force to be reckoned with. And with just the… Read more »
Read More..The Five Gym Machines that will Actually Help You Lose Weight
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no shortage of activities and equipment you can use to help you reach your ideal weight. But with all the options you can choose from, it certainly begs the question—which one actually works? There are plenty of articles that tout the merits and demerits of various exercise regimes… Read more »
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For anyone embarking on their fitness journey, the choice between working out in the gym and exercising at home can really make or break the entire experience. There are undeniable advantages and disadvantages to either option, and there’s no cookie-cutter answer that suits everyone’s individual situation. So if you’re finally getting around to ticking off… Read more »
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If “getting fit” or “hitting the gym” has topped your New Year’s resolution five years in a row, you’re not alone. People across the globe perennially aspire to fitness and good health, vowing that this would be the year they sign up for the gym and get their dream body but failing year after year… Read more »
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