The ACSM Health & Fitness Journal’s The Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends has ranked ‘Online Training’ as the Number 1 Fitness Trend for 2021. Here I discuss the exponential growth of Online Training, what the future holds and what this means for you.

You’ve probably heard many experts, influencers, nutritionists and fitness folk talk about ‘calories in vs calories out’, put simply the calories you consume per day versus the calories you expend. But, how do you calculate the number of calories needed per day in order to get that balance right?

There are many websites, publications and individuals sharing fitness information based purely on anecdotal evidence, their own beliefs, outdated research and, to be frank, completely made-up stuff that is usually intentionally controversial or evocative because it will create more attention or it’s the current trend. I’d like to share with you the differing research methods in use and the levels of rigour / accuracy of each, so you can sort the fact from the fiction and have confidence in the information you engage with.

If we really want to hit our goals, we need to train right, we need to train smart, so understanding the impact on our bodies of resistance training, cardio and a combination of the two is vital if we don’t want to spend hours in the gym, or out on the road running, only to get no closer to our aspirations.

Metabolic adaption, also known as adaptive thermogenesis or metabolic damage refers to the slowing down of one’s metabolic rate (metabolism) after long-term undereating and substantial fat loss in an attempt to preserve stored energy (body fat).

High Volume training (sets x reps x weight) is viewed by many as one of the most important drivers for muscle hypertrophy and muscle strength. This article is of great use to anyone wanting to increase muscle size or strength and understand the optimal training volume for your workouts.