As part of the normal aging process, a man’s body begins to suffer from declining hormone production and testosterone is one of those hormones. Healthline states that a man’s testosterone levels begin to slowly decline at the age of 25. Due to some of the symptoms that you can experience, many men choose testosterone replacement therapy. What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone produced in the testicles. As the primary sex hormone, it is responsible for your sex drive and sperm production. Testosterone also plays a role in muscle mass,…

https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-holding-black-dumbbell-1229356/ The fitness industry has taught us that gaining fat should be avoided at all costs, and while it is true that you shouldn’t be obese, it’s important to note that fat gain is a natural process and a necessary element of a healthy, able body. That said, it is possible to gain muscle mass and sculpt your body without gaining fat in the process, albeit up to a certain point.     Achieving this will require careful planning and preparation, meticulous and dedicated execution, and intuitive autoregulation, so if…

A gym can have all the fancy machinery and equipment in this world and yet, people won’t necessarily turn up to exercise in it. This issue is not so rare among new gym owners and no one seems to know why it happens. Well, actually the environment is essential for a gym to become successful. There is more to it than machines, equipment and looks. The environment has to be good, it has to be comfortable and welcoming towards everyone. That’s what healthy gym environment is all about. So, let’s…

The ladies and gentlemen who have conquered the world of fitness several times over, the likes of Eddie Hall, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pauline Nordin, and Isabella von Weissenberg know that building muscle is not just an aesthetic issue. Having a powerful frame comes with greater strength, more resilience, and a fitter, healthier body for all of your everyday activities.   Suddenly, carrying all of your groceries home doesn’t seem all too difficult after a few weeks of doing the Farmer’s walk, and you don’t cringe when someone asks you if you…

Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past few years, you must have noticed the tremendous global growth of the health and fitness industry. Chances are, if you have been an avid gym-goer, you’ve also noticed an increasing number of people taking up new activities and joining a variety of fitness classes, from the funky ones such as Zumba, all the way to the hardcore likes of CrossFit. In fact, in addition to tech and digital companies taking the fitness world by storm, gyms everywhere have become the go-to…

Cannabis use is becoming more popular by the minute as an increasing number of countries around the world are legalizing recreational marijuana use, and professional athletes are coming out about its healthful benefits. Even if you weren’t an avid gym goer or fitness enthusiast, you could benefit greatly from recreational marijuana use, especially when trying to battle the modern hectic lifestyle.   With marijuana becoming readily available across the globe, the time has come to openly discuss its healthful properties, and how it can help you take your fitness game…

Nowadays the majority of people work out on a regular basis, but our biggest concern here is whether they know how to do this properly. You may have thought that nothing can go wrong and that all you need to do is just go to the nearest gym every other day. However, a serious workout requires a lot of preparation which will help you get the best results and stay healthy as well. Therefore, we’ve prepared the ultimate pre and post workout guide. Let’s take a look. Pre-workout preparations: Drink…

Having a well-planned and challenging workout regimen is the most important feature of your gym experience. We won't question that. However, in order to follow through and achieve your goals, you need to come prepared to beast out the whole workout. Of course, your gym bag is essential, to be precise, the items packed inside. You can't train without those gym essentials.   So, in order to avoid those situations where you come to the gym and realize that you've forgotten something essential, we decided to create this list for…

It seems like life used to be way simpler just a few decades ago – the professional athletes wore proper athletic clothing, and you wore whatever was faded, slightly torn, or old. Nowadays, things have changed, as athletic clothing is gaining immense popularity in all areas of the fitness industry. And rightfully so.   Amateur athletes, professional competitors, and even gym bros, everyone seems to be getting on the athletic wear hype train, but why is that? Can athletic clothing truly make a difference and are the benefits worth the…

Even the life-long fitness freak sometimes feels the temptation to just kick back and forget about the gym bag for a week or two. But what kind of consistency would you be able to achieve if you allow yourself such massive gaps in your training routine and healthy eating habits?   So, before you forget why you started working out in the first place, let’s tackle a few useful ways you can boost your motivation even when the temptation is at its peak.   Don’t go it alone Perhaps you’re…