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How many times have you heard about the most AMAZING workout or BRILLIANT diet, tried it, and then NOT managed to stick to it? New diets and workout plans are often promoted as being the best way to lose weight and get fit but, the reality is, consistency is much more important than the actual plan you follow.

Summer is coming and it?s time to show off all your recent hard work in the gym. But, like many people, you may be carrying too much fat to show your muscles to their full potential. Use these tips to shed fat, get ripped, and look great this summer?

While they have a point ? machines aren?t as functional as free weights and bodyweight exercises ? that doesn?t mean you should dismiss resistance machines altogether. Resistance machines, just like free weights, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, and even resistance bands, are simply tools.

If you hit the gym to lift weights, you are probably training for size or strength. However, what you do during your workouts will directly determine which of these attributes you develop. It?s all too easy to do the wrong sort of training for your goal so make sure your training matches your goal by following the right type of program

DOMS, short for delayed onset muscle soreness, is the bane of every serious exerciser. A little DOMS is no big deal; you feel tender but are able to carry on with your normal everyday activities. Read more at Anax Fitness > Blog

If, like many people, you make the effort to go to the gym or head out for a run or bike ride, you are doing something that will not only help you control your weight but that may actually increase your lifespan, reduce your chances of suffering numerous chronic diseases and improve your overall quality of life.

Most lifters love to lift ? hardly surprising news. But many loath to do cardio and view it as a waste of energy. Why do cardio when you could do a few more sets of curls?! While such an attitude might mean you have more energy for lifting, you might actually be doing yourself a disservice if you completely avoid cardio. Read more at Anax Fitness > Blog

Some people will turn up to the gym in an old pair of trainers, a pair of shorts and a novelty t-shirt their parents gave them as a ?present? from their most recent trip abroad. On the other hand, some people are always kitted out in some crazy sci-fi gym apparel.

The cost of gym memberships varies from one town to the next. There are also exclusive gyms that charge huge sums and bargain chains that almost pay you to go to the gym a few times a week.

When it comes to dressing for cardio, there are several options you can choose from. You can start out wearing just a T-shirt and shorts, wear a single, thick layer, or dress in multiple layers. Time and time again, the multiple layering approach has proven to be the best.