
Build a bigger squat with these training tips and mistakes to avoid
The squat is one of the best exercises of all time, but is also easy to get wrong. A leading personal trainer shares the key technique tips to remember
7 years ago
Alex Roberts

Build a bigger squat with these training tips and mistakes to avoid
The squat is one of the best exercises of all time, but is also easy to get wrong. A leading personal trainer shares the key technique tips to remember
7 years ago

Training like an early bodybuilding icon will still get you jacked today
Long before Arnold Schwarzenegger came around, early bodybuilding icons such as Reg Park were writing all the exercise textbooks
7 years ago

Man who has received over 100 pints of blood thanks NHS for saving his life
Giving blood is something most young people have never done. I met two men who know the importance of donating – but for very different reasons
7 years ago

Innovative new weightlifting class uses sensors to test your power
Use devices the right way in the gym. One groundbreaking new class harnesses all the pros of fit tech to boost your weightlifting power
7 years ago

How to build bigger biceps without doing a single bicep curl
While curls will undoubtedly add some size to your biceps, this exercise is far from essential. Here are a pick of the best alternatives to the bicep curl
7 years ago

Gogglebox star Jonathan Tapper on the diet plan which saw him lose three stone
Sponsored by Musclefood.com A star of hit TV show Gogglebox has revealed how he shredded almost three stone from his waistline in just three months Jonathan Tapper went from weighing over 21 stone to a much lighter 18 stone, vastly improving his health in the process. He took the tough decision to swap service stations […]
7 years ago

Everything England rugby player Jack Nowell eats on his 5,000 calorie-a-day diet
Although he doesn’t always count calories, England player Jack Nowell puts away around 5,000 per day. Fajitas and rice pudding feature highly in his diet
7 years ago

Nine stone Canadian deadlifts over four times his own bodyweight for new world record
Derek Ng weighs just 59kg, but deadlifted an epic 275kg. At four-and-a-half times his own bodyweight, this saw him smash a new world record
7 years ago

Yet another study proves there is no link between vaccines and autism
Fears surrounding vaccines are not supported by evidence. The World Health Organisation lists anti-vaccination movements as a global health threat
7 years ago

Serious about gaining strength and muscle size? Ditch the low-carb diet
You’ve probably heard ‘no carbs before Marbs’ stem from reality TV, but in terms of weight training, a low-carb diet is not the way to go
7 years ago

Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills on the workout and diet plan that got him ripped
After struggling with his weight for many years, Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills has now shredded a seriously impressive 21 kilograms
7 years ago

The Mountain easily crushes a 365kg deadlift ahead of World’s Strongest Man
The Mountain is the reigning World’s Strongest Man. If these 365kg deadlifts are anything to go by, he won’t be losing his title anytime soon
7 years ago

Doctor explains how fighters and bodybuilders can cut weight safely
Fighters and bodybuilders are at risk of harm when they try and cut weight. Dr. Andy Galpin explains the risks and how to avoid them
7 years ago

Does your body shape really dictate how fit you are?
After Anthony Joshua lost his world titles to Andy Ruiz Jr, a scientist told us the real meaning of “fitness” goes way beyond body shape
7 years ago

Body shaming someone only leads to further weight gain, study shows
Ridiculing someone’s weight will not help them get lean. Instead of body shaming someone, offer a helping hand and motivation
7 years ago

Sprinting burns 40% more fat than other forms of cardio, study finds
For successful weight loss, pick the cardio you enjoy doing. When compared to HIIT, sprinting leads to a 40% greater reduction in body fat
7 years ago

Sprinter overcomes gruesome gymnastics injury to win Olympic medals
Team GB sprinter Asha Philip explains how she fought back from a serious knee injury to win a medal at the Olympic Games in Rio
7 years ago

Get off your phone at the gym, says Lou Ferrigno
When The Hulk speaks, you listen. Lou Ferrigno took to Instagram to voice his dismay with gym users who spend too much time on their phones
7 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger calls for greater drug-testing in bodybuilding
The greatest bodybuilder of all time has had his say on the issue of steroids. Arnold Schwarzenegger won seven Mr. Olympia titles before retiring in 1980
7 years ago

Gain super strength and endurance with these Game of Thrones-inspired workouts
While the latest season of the hit HBO show impacted gym attendances, many people have also been inspired to train by their favourite Game of Thrones stars
7 years ago

Plant-based female bodybuilder explains how ditching meat helped her lose weight
Tsuki Harris has been a bodybuilder for eight years, but meat-free for most of her life. She told JOE how a plant-based diet helped her lose weight
7 years ago

Gym chain launches free six-week membership for stressed out teenagers
The Gym Group has announced a free six-week membership for 16-18-year olds, in order to help teenagers overcome exam stress this summer
7 years ago

Bruce Lee’s workout routine and diet plan revealed in new book
Over 45 years since his passing, new light is shed on Bruce Lee’s workout and nutrition plan in a book written by Matthew Polly
7 years ago

YouTube comedians find out what it’s like to train with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Training with Arnold is a pipe dream for most people, but two YouTube comedians got to experience that recently at the iconic Gold’s Gym in California
7 years ago

Canadian woman breaks world record for longest plank ever
Canadian Dana Glowacka set a new world record for the ‘Longest Abdominal Plank’, holding the position for a total time of four hours and 20 minutes
7 years ago

Food from Game of Thrones and Stranger Things examined by nutritionist
A nutritionist examines food from top TV shows, such as Tyrion Lannister’s breakfast and Eleven’s obsession with waffles from Stranger Things
7 years ago

Top personal trainer explains how lifting weights can boost your golf game
Strength training makes a huge difference to the performance of top golfers such as Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka. Up your golf game with these lifts
7 years ago

Work out how many calories you need to lose weight in four easy steps
It seems like a simple question, but there’s a lot more to it. To work out how many calories you need to lose weight, consider these four steps
7 years ago

Disabled army veteran breaks world record by deadlifting 505kg
Army veteran and Invictus Games athlete Martin Tye got his name in the Guinness World Record books after performing an incredible 505kg seated deadlift
7 years ago

Broccoli can help prevent cancer from forming, new study says
Even more reason to eat your greens. Vegetables such as broccoli contain a molecule that switches off a gene known to trigger cancer cell growth
7 years ago

11 stone man sets new bench press world record with epic 225 kg lift
Japanese powerlifter Daiki Kodama weighs just 73kg, but yesterday he smashed a new bench press record by lifting 225kg – over three times his body weight
7 years ago

Five simple ways to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet
According to the British Medical Journal, excess sugar is linked to weight gain and type 2 diabetes, so here are five simple steps to slash your consumption
7 years ago

I went inside the WWE’s Performance Center to train with top superstars
Ever wondered how your favourite superstars train when the camera stops rolling? We went inside the WWE’s new Performance Center in the UK
7 years ago

Boxing coach Dave Coldwell explains how to apply the right mindset for success
Dave Coldwell knows the importance of work ethic and determination. The Sheffield native has overcome racism and bullying to become an elite boxing coach.
7 years ago

‘Rage yoga’ now exists, for people who love swearing and heavy metal music
Tough day at the office? Rage yoga could be your new release. It encourages you to swear and go crazy to heavy metal music
7 years ago

Boost your deadlift by including this unusual exercise in your workouts
A new British deadlift record was smashed last weekend, but the man who set it says an unconventional gym exercise helped him lift significantly more
7 years ago

The top five most ‘Instagrammed’ foods on social media
A list of the most ‘Instagrammed’ foods has been revealed – but you might be in for a shock. Curry, the UK’s most popular dish, didn’t even make the list
7 years ago

These are the most common excuses people have for avoiding the gym
Achieving a fitness goal demands getting outside your comfort zone, which is why so many people make excuses. But some are more believable than others
7 years ago

The Mountain had a brutal training regime to prepare him for Game of Thrones’ CleganeBowl
The Game of Thrones actor and World’s Strongest man competitor posted this four-set circuit to his Instagram page
7 years ago

Train during Ramadan with these top 10 workout and diet tips
Zarak Hussain is a personal trainer and practicing Muslim. He has shared his workout and diet advice for staying on track during Ramadan
7 years ago

19th century bodybuilding book proves the key to weight loss has never changed
Eugen Sandow was one of the first ever bodybuilders, but his 1897 book ‘Strength and How To Obtain It’ proves weight loss is actually quite straightforward
7 years ago

To lose weight fast, put this 10-step diet and training plan into action
You need to get off to the best start if you want to lose weight fast. Put these 10 steps into action for sustainable weight loss that sticks around
7 years ago

Marine who left military due to health problems shares workout which got him fighting fit
An ex-Marine who overcame health problems to become one of London’s most sought-after PTs has now shared the workout which got him fighting fit again
7 years ago

Quadriplegic personal trainer now helps people with disabilities get into shape
Ben Clark was left a quadriplegic after a swimming accident, but now he’s a personal trainer helping people with disabilities lead healthy and happier lives
7 years ago

The best workouts for fighting stress, according to top personal trainers
Exercise is as beneficial for your mind as it is the body. Experts from a mental health charity and gym chain told us which workouts are best for stress
7 years ago

Conor McGregor’s coach puts WWE superstars through a gym workout
Straight Blast Gym in Dublin played host to a WWE workout yesterday, as Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh trained Daniel Bryan and Becky Lynch
7 years ago

World’s first adjustable kettlebell increases in weight when you want it to
No gym? No problem. A new kettlebell has been launched that allows you to manually adjust the weight when you feel like it
7 years ago

Top rugby nutritionists reveal what players eat before and after a game
Ahead of this weekend’s Champions Cup Final, JOE spoke to nutritionists from the two clubs in action – Saracens and Leinster Rugby
7 years ago

Free bikes to be given out by the NHS to combat obesity
More than 60% of adults are overweight. The NHS have pledged to give out free bikes in order to cope with the growing obesity epidemic in the UK
7 years ago

Exercise is better than a pay rise for your mental health, study finds
One recent study found that exercise beats a pay rise of almost £27,000 when it comes to having the greatest impact on mental health levels
7 years ago