The protein bar market has come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of tough, chewy protein bars that taste of cardboard and there is now a good range of bars on the market that add nutritional value as well as great taste! Companies are investing heavily in research and development to …
If you’re not getting the results you want in the gym, it’s time to take a look at your approach and figure out where you’re going wrong. It’s time to be honest, time to be brutal. Whether you’re just starting out trying to lose weight or build muscle, or if you’re an experienced gym goer …
If you’re interested in health and nutrition, it’s probably hard not to notice the current trend towards vegetarianism and veganism. You may be thinking of going vegan but wondering, can you build muscle on a plant based diet? What was previously labelled a fad seems to becoming mainstream, backed by both research and global brands …
Leg day, some people love it but many hate it! Unfortunately many people neglect building leg muscles because they think it’s going to hurt and prevent them from walking for a few days after. However if you want good all round muscle balance then building bigger legs is essential! I also used to fear leg …
Many men don’t look forward to shoulder day, but you’ll pay a heavy price for neglecting them. Knowing what the best exercises to build broad shoulders are has a number of benefits. By building broad shoulders you help create that v-shaped torso which automatically makes your waist look slimmer, you feel bigger and more confident! …
Back day, a hugely important workout session due to the importance of having a strong healthy back. Building your back muscles isn’t all about trying to get muscles and look good, having a strong back is critical to good movement and provides the support for you to perform a range of exercises, play sports, movements …
One of the biggest challenges in building muscle and getting a toned muscular body is achieving visible, lean abs. Many people struggle with this because they are focused on the wrong things and trying to squeeze a few crunches in at the end of their workouts. In order to sculpt a lean, ripped torso you …
Optimum Nutrition are recognised as one of the biggest producers of sports nutrition products in the world. The premium brand has a reputation for exceptional quality and world class athletes trust them to provide their nutritional needs. The brand focuses on quality and being the best, so it came as no surprise to us that …
Troy Lake is a personal trainer based in Cleveland, North East England and has worked with clients all around the world, helping them achieve some incredible body transformations! He talks to True Health Diary about what motivates him to live a healthy lifestyle and the positive effect it has on all areas of his life. …
“For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Motivation. It’s the driving force behind everything we do in life. Whether you want to do something or not, dislike it or love …