This video is by Victor Costa who is a bodybuilding and fitness instructor that focuses on “natural training” i.e. no steroids or any other enhancement drugs. The video is... »

It may still be early in the year, but now is a good time to start thinking about getting in shape for the summer as it is only a... »

You may not have realized you're not getting the best from Cardio Workouts if you're not achieving a higher range in your heart rate shifts during your workout. »

If you are looking to make your biceps taller then concentration curls are the exercise you need to be doing. Concentration curls are an isolation exercise that focus on... »

If you are planning to set up a weights gym at home, safety is one of the most important considerations. Few people can afford multi-gyms large enough to allow... »

We have all been there at some point in our lives before. 9 times out of 10 these pre-fight nerve-wracking encounters bring out the same reactions in people. How... »

Cheerleaders have to be extremely fit to perform their dance routines. Routines are often very intensive with acrobatics throws and jumps to wow the audience at a match. Cheerleading... »

Anyone that has watched all the X-Men films would have spotted that in the latest installment, Wolverine, Hugh Jackman beefed up his muscles. In an interview he said that... »

For Bruce Lee stretching was a vital component of his daily fitness routine. The same rule really applies to all forms of exercise, from martial arts to track and... »

Circuit training is one of the best ways to gain all round fitness and strength. Intensive circuit training can be done inside sports halls as well as in the... »

The skiing season is fast approaching, so it is time to start getting ready for the demands of the slopes. Skiing is a very demanding pastime, and the fitter... »

Martial arts are certainly an excellent way to get fit and build athletic muscle. With many styles you can also learn to defend yourself and fight competitively. The one... »

We always strive to provide the clearest and most accurate information possible when it comes to fitness training. We have recently been scouring publications on health, and specifically sports... »

By Mike Brooks In recent months many of you have requested more information on martial arts training, specifically preparation for kickboxing competitions. We contacted personal trainer and amateur kickboxer Michael... »

Adding to our study of Mike Menzter and his High Intensity Training methods, here is a video clip from YouTube. The video includes some warm up exercises to do... »

Bodybuilding has been a mainstream sport and fitness activity for several decades now, however there is still a debate over the best way to lift weights to build the... »

This is a really good beginners HIT-style training programme. There is one big session per week and the recovery-time per muscle groups is proportional to their size: The big... »

Calf raises are the only way to develop the calf muscles that run down the back of the lower leg. The two muscles of the calf are called the... »

To work the triceps efficiently, you need to work the long, medial and lateral heads of the muscle. The triceps involve small muscles, so high repetitions can lead to... »

Parallel bar dips are an excellent exercise to build strength in the chest, triceps and shoulders. Narrow grip dips target the triceps and wide grip dips target the chest. »

Dorian Yates is a British bodybuilding champion. He was born in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands in 1962. At the age of 30 in 1992 he became a... »

There is a new name in the weight lifting world. Forget about Schwarzenegger and Mentzer, the man everyone seems to be talking about and listening to is Mark Rippetoe.... »

Lunges are second only to squats for developing and toning the thighs and glutes. This video shows how to do dumbbell lunges. Dumbbell lunges are a great way to start... »

Front Squats are not something that you would at first associate with core strength. Unlike the standard squat where the barbell is supported across the shoulders, the front squat... »

Once you start weight training more intensively it becomes essential to split your routines into more than one session per week. This is to avoid overtraining, which occurs when... »

Exciting weekend for MMA as UFC goes to Manchester in the UK. Lot of British talent fighting, plus a few big guns. Randy Couture will be fighting someone almost... »

Do you run out of energy and strength during a training session or competitive game? If you want to get that little extra effort on the pitch or in... »