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How Can I Exercise in the City?

While many fitness coaches discuss the importance of exercise, not everyone has the financial capacity to be able to afford private training or even a membership to a local gym. For some, this can be seen as a barrier to getting that all-important exercise. You don’t need to have lots of money at your disposal, or even live in a...

Slow the ageing of your muscles with these easy functional training tips

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If you’ve seen or heard the word “functional training” being used in workout descriptions, don’t worry – the term isn’t as scarily technical as it may initially look. It actually has a simple meaning... “The main word here is function. Function is purpose. So functional training is just training that has a purpose,” the New York City-based personal trainer Eric...

Ideas for Getting More Protein Into Your Diet

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We need to consume enough protein to allow our bodies to function well, synthesizing amino acids needed for building muscles, keeping bones strong, and skin soft. Also, many hormones and enzymes can be synthesized only with enough nutrients in one’s body. Unfortunately, our modern diet transformed the way that we don’t get enough protein with food. Only after analyzing your...

5 common reasons you don’t want to go to the gym

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We’ve all been there. It’s January, the excesses of the festive period are sitting heavily on us and we promised ourselves that we would be a better version of ourselves in the New Year. And lo, the new year is upon us and maybe you even started out well. Maybe you got that fancy gym membership and maybe you went...

7 Steps On How To Stop Food Cravings While On A Diet

7 Steps On How To Stop Food Cravings While On A Diet

With the increased cases of excessive weight, there are many challenges for people on a diet that they may have to encounter along the way when it comes to working on their fitness. One of the best examples is food cravings which are the worst nightmare of people who want to lose weight. Struggling to be fit makes it even...

5 Things to Expect When Working with a Personal Trainer

5 Things to Expect When Working with a Personal Trainer

Have you finally decided to hit the gym, work out regularly, and change your diet? If so, you're one step closer toward achieving your fitness goals. Doing the right things to get there, however, is a whole different story. You can boost your chances of developing a healthier lifestyle with the help of a personal trainer. Whether you want to...

Get your tickets for Sweatlife Festival at Tobacco Dock everything from yoga to HIIT and more!

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Returning in June for its third year, Canadian technical apparel brand lululemon will host Sweatlife Festival in London. The extended 2018 line-up will move from a one-day event to a two-day festival on the 23rd – 24th of June at Tobacco Dock, London. Studio partners including Frame, Heartcore, Kobox, Psycle, UN1T, Xtend Barre and Third Space are scheduled to host classes for all...

The top 5 YouTube Fitness videos people are watching right now

The YouTube data has revealed that time-short Brits are favouring short and convenient high-intensity training workouts with 3 out of 5 of the most viewed workouts being under 30 mins and even one being 5 minutes long. With this being said, bums and tums still remain a key focus for those seeking a workout from home with a ‘booty’ workout...

5 Fitness Lessons I Learned by Working Out with a World Class Bodybuilder.

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I recently had the chance to hit the gym with the "Welsh Warrior" Rob Terry in Clearwater, Florida. Whilst pumping iron in a gym owned by WWE Legend "Bushwhacker Luke", I learned some important lessons about training. Rob has returned to the world of bodybuilding after several years on the road as a full-time pro wrestler, and he has made...

Kurt Angle returns to WWE action for the first time in eleven years

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Olympic gold medallist, and friend of Flavourmag, Kurt Angle returned to action in a WWE ring for Sunday's 'Tables, Ladders and Chairs' event. The star, who was interviewed at length about his incredible career by this website in 2014 (click here for our in-depth chat with Kurt Angle) had been touring the world, wrestling for other promotions in recent times,...

Add the Savse protein smoothie to your healthy diet – It packs a punch

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Training and working out hard? Try to get beachbody ready? Well this little drink might aid and assist your training regime as it packs a real punch! Savse smoothies have now added Protein Blast and Protein Smash, two tempting new protein pick me ups joining Protein Punch to form the first ever HPP protein smoothie range. Perfect for pre and post...

Did you know 65% of Brits don’t exercise on holiday? Flavourmag shows you how to stay fit on the beach

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YES we know that’s you, and you. It’s true everyone loves a pina colada and a rum and coke (or three) when on hols, whilst indulging in that pizza, paella or pistachio ice cream, as your taste may be. But travel site momondo found that 65% of us don’t work it off when away, while only 4% work out every...

New year, New Start: 10 awesome reasons to join Virgin Active

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Its 2017 and it's that time, when everyone wants to purge all the food and drink they have consumed over Christmas and prepare their bodies for spring and summer. The good news is, you have a bit of time on your hands until the weather heats up and clothing gets smaller and shorter. So why not start now and get...

New Year, New You: Are you ready for the “Fade 2 Fit” dance workout?

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Teyana Taylor has produced a new video with Vogue to promote her new dance workout "Fade 2 Fit". You remember Teyana Taylor right? The lead girl in Kanye West's music video 'Fade'. Yes that girl that danced around in a crop top and thong and gave every women on the planet either body envy of inspiration... See video below for further details!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxGvm6btP1AIm...

Ultimate Fitness model winner interview with Millie George

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New year, new start. Interview with Ultimate Fitness model winner interview with Millie George Name: Millie George Age: 20 Occupation: Fitness instructor/ recently qualified personal trainer. Also swim teach babies and pre school children :)Why did you chose to compete in the Ultimate fitness model show?I chose to compete in the ultimate fitness model competition as this was my first ever time competing, for...

Ultimate Fitness model winner interview with Johnny Rambotas

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New year, new start. Interview with Ultimate Fitness model winner interview with Johnny Rambotas... Name: Johnny Rambotas Age: 30 Occupation: Personal Trainer/ Performance NutritionistWhy did you chose to compete in the Ultimate fitness model show?I have competed in one of Renee’s shows before (Fit Factor) and it was great. I am a big fan of the fitness model category in general and felt...

The 5 Best Exercises to Improve Stamina

Your stamina is one of the most important elements of your personal fitness. While strength allows you to do more, stamina basically allows you to do it for longer. All exercises will increase your endurance to some degree, but a few are tailor-made for the purpose.Tempo RunCharacterised by runners as ‘comfortably hard’, a tempo run means running...

Is Fitbit the biggest fitness item of 2015?

Now that the dust is settling from the storm surrounding the release of the Apple Watch in April this year, fitness junkies with a tech affinity are getting excited for an even newer gadget. It’s well known that the Apple Watch functions well as a fitness aid by helping you track your movement throughout the day. It does this by...

A quickkie (60 second interview) with Alena Valastnykh

Alena Valastnykh is a ISSA certified Personal Trainer, WBFF Diva Bikini athlete and model. We pulled her away for a quickkie on health and fitness, training, fashion and more.On training.... Whats your measurements? Height 1,74 5'8"12 Size 40 8 Bust 89 35 Waist 64 25 12 Hips 90 35 12What's your key to looking good? My key to looking good is the harmony between my body...

35 reasons in photos why YOU NEED to follow Michelle Lewin on instagram

Michelle Lewin is a fitness, fashion and glamour model with a difference. With over 20 covers shoots under her belt as well as magazine spreads, music videos and so much more, Michelle Lewin is that girl you REALLY need to follow on instagram and here's our 35 reasons in PHOTO's why. 1. Freckles have never looked so goodhttp://instagram.com/p/kU8bzUQ228/2. We bet...

Live Hangout On Air with fitness model Abby Pell & Renee Watters

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Today (11th May 2015), we went live on air with fitness model Abby Pell and Fit Factor organiser Renee Watters who we're interviewed by our very own Carla Curva. Talking all things health, fitness and competing, this hangout gives an insight into competing in the world of fitness.For more information on the Fit Factor/Body Power Expo go to http://bodypowerexpo.co.uk/competition/fit-factor https://twitter.com/BodyPowerExpo https://www.facebook.com/fitbodymodelsAnd if anyone wants to do the...

Myths: What you have probably been told about six packs

Six packs are often seen as the ultimate statement of exceptional fitness, almost like a passage into the community of 'serious' physical refinement, and as such is what most people working out strive for. However, when it comes to what works best to achieve this Holy Grail, there is much debate. Consequently, it can feel extremely challenging to distinguish which...

A quickkie (60 second interview) with Hayley Clough

Hayley Clough is a fitness model on a mission. Relatively new to the fitness modelling scene, Hayley's Clough's instagram is a timeline of progression that will motivate you to take your fitness seriously. We spotted Hayley Clough by sheer chance and loved her photos, so we decided to give the newbie a quickkie (60 second interview) and this is what...

Monday Motivation: Cardio by Gizelle Higginson

There are 2 main categories that we can fit cardio into:Low Intensity Steady State Cardio (LISS) High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)As the names suggest, the key difference is in the intensity of the training.LISS cardio is low intensity, so shouldn’t be overly taxing and is likely to be of longer duration e.g. 30 minutes. It can boost metabolism and burn...

A quickkie (60 second interview) with Baritz Laszlo

With a list of accolades longer than his forearm, Baritz Laszlo is the Miami Pro Universe Champion of 2014. The personal trainer and fitness model can simply be described in one word 'RIPPED'.Monday Motivation gave us a quick opportunity to speak with Baritz and this is what he told us.Measurements? What are my measurements? I never measure anything. Except my waist...

A quickkie (60 second interview) with fitness model Charlayne Everhart

So stunning, so sexy, so fit, it's the the lovely Charlayne Everhart. Once again we've managed to get another hottie to share her exercise tips, diet regime and more.On training.... Measurements? I'm only 5'2 and I'm a curvy UK size 6-8 with a tiny waist and a round bubble butt!What's your key to looking good? My key to looking good is to...

A quickkie (60 second interview) with personal trainer Ben Alderton

Monday Motivation and a bit of eye candy for the ladies. We've been doing it to the girls and now we are doing it to the boys. A quickkie (60 second interview) 19-year-old Ben Alderton has a body to die for. Looks and body asides, he is a qualified personal trainer that offers online training, however we are sure we...

Monday Motivation: Glute and Hamstring Training

Most women strive for that perfect glute shape. People tend to train all body parts 1-2 times per week but fail to do so for glute and hamstrings. There are three muscles that make up the buttocks;The gluteus maximus is the strongest and the largest of the gluteal muscles in the human body. Therefore it makes sense to train...

A quickkie (60 second interview) with fitness model Emma Wray Jones

It's Wednesday, this mean's only one thing. Women Crush Wednesday and this time we have fitness model Emma Wray Jones and we've managed to pull the hottie away from her training for a quickkie (60 second interview). You will love the images below by fitness photographer Simon Howard and just to spice things up a little bit, there is also a cameo...

A quickkie (60 second interview) with fitness model Roxy Winstanley

We've done it again, and managed to pull a hottie away from her training for a quickkie (60 second interview). This time we have the uber stunner Roxy Winstanley and she is so much more than just a looker.On training we asked... Whats your measurements? 32DD WAIST 24 HIPS 35What's your key to looking good? Lots and lots of water! I always carry a...