GymNation Blog & News

Do you struggle through your training at different times of the month? If so, cut yourself some slack and tune in to each phase. Periodizing your training based on your menstrual cycle can be the smartest way to get the best from your body. Find out how.

Now here’s an interesting topic, and one that affects any athlete, gym enthusiast or dieter.

You can read countless nutrition articles and hear countless opinions on the nutrition of protein consumption. Every gym goer has probably read something different, and has their own views on the best time to consume it, how much to consume and which brands to swear by and/or which ones to stay well clear of.

Have you spent any time looking over the science and nutrition connotations of protein consumption? If so, you will know that one size does not fit all. In this post we are going to delve into the science and nutrition around protein consumption, and hopefully, help you make a decision about what’s best for you.

The plank exercise is king when it comes to training your core muscles. With full alignment, stability and tension, it works your full body, emphasising your lower back, rectus abdominus and inner obliques as a way to hold it all together. Learn how you become a master of the plank!

What’s the best thing for a tired body? We’ve scoured the latest findings to see if you should snooze or work up a sweat; how sleep can impact your weight; and what’s best for children – more sleep or more physical activity?