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Beginner gym workout plan: how to hit the ground running
Are you new to the gym and looking for a guide to help you get started? This blog covers everything you need to know, from a beginner gym workout plan to nutrition tips, motivation and practical advice to keep you...
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Why you should track your workouts
The first thing you do before heading on a long road trip is to program your phone with the route’s directions. You do this so that you stay on the right path and get to where you’re headed in the...
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Three mistakes to avoid when tracking your calories
Losing weight is never an easy process. Even if you had a clear schedule, tons of motivation and the money to pay for a squeaky-clean diet, it’d still be a challenge to clock in on the weighing scales at a...
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Getting Back on Track: Rebooting Your Fitness Routine After Summer Holidays
The summer holidays are a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy life to the fullest. It is the season of beach trips, BBQs, ice cream cones, and maybe a few too many cocktails. While indulging and taking a break from your regular fitness routine is important, getting back on track afterward can sometimes be challenging. But do not worry; we are here to help you navigate the transition and rekindle your motivation to embrace a healthier lifestyle post-summer.
Here are 6 key things to keep in mind when transitioning back into your daily routine post summer break:
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7 Signs you are overdoing it at the gym...
Recognising the signs that you may be working out too much is crucial for safeguarding your well-being. To help you recognise when you have been taking things too far. Here are 7 signs that you may be overdoing it at the gym...
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Tips for Training with an Injury
Sustaining an injury and be extremely frustrating for many, and not only does it effect your training, but also your everyday life. Here are a few tips to help you gain a little bit of normality and train whilst carrying an injury.
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Lifting Women - Celebrating International Women's Day
As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's important to recognize the incredible impact that women have had on the world of fitness. From trailblazers like Jane Fonda and Denise Austin who popularized at-home workouts in the 1980s, to modern-day fitness influencers like Kayla Itsines and Cassey Ho, women have long been at the forefront of promoting health and wellness. Today, we honour the strength, resilience, and determination of women everywhere who are committed to taking care of themselves both physically and mentally. In this article, we have reached out to friends of MuscleSquad to ask them about fitness and share their reasons for working out with you all. So let us celebrate all the amazing women out there who are crushing their fitness goals and paving the way for future generations!
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'We met at the bar..." - Find Out How This Couple Met At The Gym
In the spirit of Valentine's day, we went and spoke with friends of the Squad: Darren and Zoë who are a couple that met at the gym. Read on to see the details of how they met and their experience as a couple who train together. How did you meet? Zoë: We met at the gym just over a year ago! Darren noticed me...
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15 health benefits of weight training
Weight training, of course, can improve your strength, but did you know that there's a vast array of other benefits and reasons you should take part in regular strength training? Here are 15 ways weight training, whether at home or in the gym, can improve your health.
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12 mental health benefits of weight training
Weight training will build you a buff body, but it's also proven to have numerous benefits for your mental health and wellbeing too. Here's how to unlock the most life-changing emotional benefits of pumping iron.
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