Most people who step into the gym have one goal in mind - to increase muscle mass.

In order to achieve this goal we not only need to train specific to hypertrophy (increases in muscle cell size) but also eat the correct food in order to influence as much growth as possible.

Weight loss is a game of consistency and it will test your mental and physical abilities. If you're ready for one of the greatest challenges you have faced then this is it.

Snow has finally left us, pollen is in the air and commercials for beach side resorts are now coming up on every major TV show. All of this marks the start of summer, and time for you to lock down your summer body.

If you’re already on the right path and are focused beyond measure with your weightlifting goals then you might be hitting all the requirements needed to achieve greater strength through your diet - but many of us simply aren’t.

Weight training is a full-time commitment. Day in and day out you are either training hard in the gym, prepping your meals or rolling out and recovering. You need to make sure your body is getting what it needs.

It’s important to keep the cholesterols on the right side of the balance - good should be high and bad should be low. Simple right? 

But your cholesterol is impacted by several factors - some of which you have control over and some you don’t. If you do have high cholesterol, or you’re at a high risk of having it, a healthy lifestyle is the best way to take control of your levels.

Whether your goal is weight loss, increasing strength and endurance, or you just really love coffee, caffeine can give you the edge you need to improve your overall performance.

Understanding how caffeine works in your body will help you integrate it into your routine effectively. Let’s take a look at the science behind caffeine and its impact on your workout.