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Ever jumped on a treadmill or machine at the gym and seen graphics labelled “fat burn zone” and ‘cardio zone” and had absolutely no clue on what they meant? If you have then here’s a breakdown of what they mean in the simplest of terms.

We have you covered with our easy-to-understand breakdown on the whole fat burn Vs. cardio debate! In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of heart rate for both fat burn and cardio as well as what factors separate the cardio zone from the fat burning zone.

Lockdown guidelines mean no gym sessions, restricted socialising and living life in this weird socially distanced world that we’re currently in. Staying at home all day can be super frustrating and draining, but….luckily, outdoor exercise is still permitted.

Many of us may already be using this as a means for outdoor runs or training sessions, but for those who have considered running but are still yet to take the first steps, this blog is for you!- Keep reading as we explore just how beneficial and wholesome outdoor exercise can be! We’ll also look at some great and really helpful tips for beginners when it comes to running outdoors!

A common fitness misconception is that ‘arm training=targeting the biceps’…whether this is down to a great deal misinformation or the common association in fitness imagery and video between arm training and bicep curling…who knows…but arm training without targeting the tri’s will have you on a way road to muscular imbalances as well as disproportionate arms!

Keep reading as we discuss the importance of hitting our tri’s as part of our arm training, as well as how we can sculpt a well-rounded set of guns!