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LET'S GET THOSE GAINS!

"LET THE GAINS BEGIN."

Building lean muscle isn't just about smashing out as many reps as possible. To sculpt and strengthen the body, takes dedication, time and an understanding of how it all works.

So let's ditch the dumbbell slogging and browsing online for bicep boosting tips.

Your muscle gain journey begins with a solid plan of action, bags of motivation, plus plenty of good eats.

MUSCLE GAIN INSPIRATION

One thing's for sure, you're not on this road alone. Consider us your motivators, educators and moral support on the quest for smashing those muscle gain goals.

Check out our expert advice to help you get started (and more importantly, stay focussed on the end goal!)

WHAT MAKES MUSCLE GROW?

Matt talks about the key contributors for muscle growth and how to ensure you're maximising opportunities to get those gains.

EAT RIGHT

We take a look at the best eats to help build muscle and promote faster recovery in between workouts.

THE BEST EXERCISES FOR MUSCLE GAIN

Knowing what to do with your workout time is key to ensuring you're hitting the right bits of kit and working your body hard enough to produce lean muscle.

GET THOSE GAINS

The best ways to challenge your muscles and start to build lean muscle mass.

LIFT IT SISTA!

Let's break the idea that lifting is just for the boys. Weight training is fast becoming popular amongst ladies who strive for a leaner look.

SCHEDULE THOSE EATS

Intermittent fasting is a great way to boost metabolism and help the body to produce leaner muscle whilst reducing fat.

GOT GUNS?

We talk tips for building those biceps.

DON'T FORGET THE LEGS!

Leg day is a crucial part of your muscle gain training plan. Lee talks us through the stuff you need to know.

LET'S BUILD!

Building muscle not only makes you stronger, but leaner-looking too. So let's finesse that physique with all the resistance kit you can handle, including plate loaded kit, 1-50kg dumbbells and Olympic Flat Benches.

Throw in a vast selection of core, strength and functional fitness classes, we've got your strength training workouts covered. You'll love the latest release of Les Mills BodyPump for the ultimate upper body workout that keeps boosting muscle growth for up to 48 hours afterwards.

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PACK A PROTEIN PUNCH

Protein plays a vital role in facilitating muscle growth and an important part in the optimal repair and recovery of the muscle after exercise. The team at Optimum Nutrition take a look at how much you need to aid recovery after a workout...

How Much Protein To Optimise Recovery?

GET INTO GRIT

If you’ve reached a fitness plateau, GRIT provides the challenge and intensity you need to take your fitness up a notch. You’ll unleash fast-twitch muscle fibers and grow lean muscle tissue, which is key to burning fat - all while you whittle away the waistline.

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YOUR MUSCLE GAIN MEAL PLAN

We'll send your weekly Meal Plan direct to your inbox, to give you plenty of food for thought when it comes to smashing those goals.

Mix it up, to keep things interesting, and ensure you get a variety of nutritious elements into your daily diet.

You'll not only kickstart that body transformation, but you'll feel awesome too.

NEED SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT?

Try our Nutrition chat to talk meal-prepping, bulking up or great food swaps to fuel your muscle gain journey!

LET'S CHAT!

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

We have the best kit on our gym floors, to help you with your goals!

Tanita machines are pretty much, fancy digital scales. They will give you all the information you need on your body and its composition, helping you track any progress by logging your stats.

You can track: Your usual weight with an accurate reading, body fat percentage, muscle mass, water weight, bone mass, and even visceral fat levels.

So, no matter what your goal is, use these bad boys to keep you on the right path.

If you're unsure on how to use it, give one of the gym floor staff a shout!

GOOD READS

Forget celebrity endorsed trends or the latest fitness fads. We've penned some advice from the experts, to help you get those gains swiftly and safely...