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Getting enough sleep is important for strength training, fat loss and general health, but how many hours do you really need?

You don’t have to be a gym junkie to benefit from using protein powders. But what is the best protein powder and how should you be using it?

Core training is a vital part of any exercise program. By strengthening your core you will be able to perform everyday movements and lifts in the gym more easily and reduce your chance of injury.

You don't have to give up drinking to achieve your weight loss goals. It's possible to enjoy a glass or two and improve your body composition.

Making healthier choices doesn’t have to mean cutting out all your favourite foods, even if they are harbouring some hidden calories. Sometimes it’s as simple as opting for lower calorie options. Here are 8 foods which might be making you put on fat and their alternatives to try.

Strength training is not only safe for people with arthritis, but it is beneficial. It builds muscles which support joints, is low-impact and you can gradually increase the load, reducing the risk of injury or increased pain.

It's important to track your fat loss journey so you can get the best results. Here are our top tips to help you on your road to success!

Learning how to track your calories and macros is the best way to understand nutrition, so you can achieve your body composition goals and live a balanced lifestyle. The idea of tracking may seem exhausting, but with the right approach it can be both simple and effective.

At Plexus, we train all the major muscle groups using four key movements, rather than specific strength exercises. This allows our clients to get stronger, improve body composition and energy levels, regardless of their age or ability.

Achieving your goals can be easy if you approach them in the right way.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they start training is they assume they need to immediately make drastic changes to see results. If you take this approach, you will likely exhaust yourself, lose motivation and quit.

How to lose fat or build muscle is one of the most hotly debated topics in the health and fitness industry, but achieving your goals doesn’t have to be complicated. If you eat a balanced diet that follows a few key nutrition principles, combined with regular strength training, anyone can achieve and maintain these goals.

Just because you have an injury doesn’t mean you have to miss out on training. Getting back into the gym as soon as possible can improve your recovery, and prevent an injury from happening again.

Achieving your goals can be easy if you approach them in the right way.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they start training is they assume they need to immediately make drastic changes to see results. If you take this approach, you will likely exhaust yourself, lose motivation and quit.

Understanding the essentials of nutrition can help give you the tools you need to build a lifestyle that you love. Knowing the basics of what foods to eat and how much can help you stay healthy, reduce your risk of diet-related chronic disease, and improve your wellbeing.

Strength training is proven to provide a wealth of physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, and is not just for young people or athletes.