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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

Almost everyone who exercises wants a six-pack. Those that don?t are either a) telling lies or b) would be quite happy just to have a flat stomach instead of a beer belly! Either way, strong, flat, defined abs are a very common fitness goal.

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.

Look around the gym and you?ll see a wide variety of gym clothing. From old-school cotton T-shirts and baggy track pants to state-of-the-art workout wear made from breathable and lightweight fabrics. And while exercisers are free to choose in whatever gym wear they prefer, what would a professional personal trainer want you to wear if you were his or her client?

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

While you are free to choose any kind of workout top for your training, wearing a vest may be just what you need to maximize your exercise performance. If you are serious about getting the most from your workouts, a vest really is the best workout top to wear?

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

Not so many years ago, gym clothing was the poor relative of fashion. Workout wear was functional but dull, conservative, not always ideal for the task it was designed for and there was very little choice available. Materials were not very user-friendly and as for attractive colours or designs ? forget about it!

If you are a female exerciser, one of the most important items in your workout wardrobe is your sports bra. While you COULD wear a regular bra to the gym, you will be much more comfortable and better supported if you opt for a well-fitting, specialist sports bra.

Lycra, also known as Spandex, is a stretchy, synthetic material commonly used in workout wear. Developed in the 1950s as alternative fabric for corsets, Lycra has become one of the most materials in active wear and for good reason ? it is ideally suited to the job!