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Our latest brand ambassador, Anthony Larson has been sharing some of the secrets to his success. Here are his top 5 tips! Nutrition The best advice I could give to someone who is trying to reach a fitness goal would be to understand the nutritional requirements needed to get there. Progress is dependent upon how we fuel our workouts and recovery. You could be 100% in the gym but if your only 50% with nutrition then in total you can only expect 50% of progress. There is no one size fits all and there may be a lot of trial... Read more

We recently caught up with Elite Body Squad Brand Ambassador Connor Laing who talked us through his typical training regime and food tips. Here's what he had to say: Strength, Mass & Metabolism For me, eating often is a must! My metabolism is always through the roof and if I don't keep my body fuelled I soon get run down and start to lose mass! A great way to start the day is by having a good portion of porridge. I add a level scoop of chocolate protein powder to the mix to give it a tastier flavour and to... Read more

Our new guest ambassador, pro boxer Brandon Daord from Liverpool has been sharing some of his diet and training tips with us. Want to punch it with the best? Then you better listen up. Preparing for the fight When I am dieting for a fight, I always wake up to my greens which includes spinach, green tea, broccoli plus all in one supplements. Then for the rest of the day I have creatine powder in every water bottle. At night, I'll have one MOA (superfood drink) before bed which puts everything back into your body while you’re sleeping – it helps... Read more

This month we’re doing a triple giveaway perfect for any gym goer! You have the chance to win our backpack, gym towel and brand new Elite Body Squad branded t-shirt! For the chance to win, simply enter your email below and click submit! You’ll receive a follow-up email asking to confirm you’d like to enter (remember to check your junk box!). The winner will be contacted on the 30th September! In the meantime, why not give us a follow on social? Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Good luck 💪 Read more

Workout motivation can be hard to find some days. Trying to lose weight, build muscle or just generally get fit? We all have a health and fitness goals but keeping focused is always hard. An extra half hour sleep on a Friday does sound a lot more fun than a run. So to battle the laziness, here are few tips to keep you motivated. 1. Find a workout buddy Finding a friend who has similar goals makes heading to the gym or out to exercise a lot more social; working out and gossiping all rolled into one! Heading for a... Read more

You probably know that protein is the key to building muscle, getting lean and recovery. We are bombarded with protein shakes, protein bars, post workout high protein recipes and more! But what about cheat day? Are there any junk foods that can up your protein intake even when you are having a day off? It is recommended we intake around 0.5-0.7g of protein per pound of body weight. But when trying to build muscle a higher amount is recommended - between 0.8 and 1.2 grams. This can be a high goal to reach when you are eating 'cheat' foods. So... Read more

This month we’re doing a triple giveaway perfect for any bodybuilder or weightlifter! You have the chance to win our weightlifting belt, barbell pad and lifting gloves worth a combined £60! To enter, simply enter your email below and click submit! You’ll receive a follow-up email asking to confirm you’d like to enter (remember to check your junk box!). The winner will be contacted on the 31st August! Good luck 💪 Read more

Our brand ambassador Scott Burns has taken some time out to fill us in on the secrets to his success, and a lot of it comes down to careful meal preparation and planning. Here's a look at his weekly diet plan that you can also use yourself, whether it be for shredding, bulking, or a general diet plan that you follow. Meal plan - 2500 calories Meal 1 100g oats 390cal 50g blueberries 30cal 1 scoop protein powder 110cal Meal 2 90g wholewheat pasta 135cal 100g mixed veg 50cal 100g chicken 240cal Meal 3 4 slice bread 280cal 25g natural... Read more

We're doing a triple giveaway this month worth £50! You have the chance to win our extra strong and water resistant gym bag, top quality exercise ball with free hand pump AND the lightweight yet extra thick exercise mat. To enter, simply enter your email below and click submit! You'll receive a follow-up email asking to confirm you'd like to enter (remember to check your junk box!). The winner will be contacted on the 1st August! Good luck 💪 Read more

Trying to lose weight this summer? You're not the only one. As soon as the sun appears and the winter jackets are thrown to the back of the wardrobe, we can start to feel a little conscious about our physique. So here are some tips on how to lose weight this summer! 1. Alcohol abstinence Ok, so total abstinence may be asking too much, but cutting down on your alcohol intake is a quick and easy way to lose weight quickly. Just two pints of lager whilst you’re sat in a beer garden can rack up 360 calories; whilst making... Read more

Spring has sprung, so spring those abs back into action ready for summer with our 30 day April Abs challenge! Follow our workout calendar below and gets those abs in shape before the sun starts shining and t-shirt season returns! Read more

Getting in shape can be tough, even tougher if cant afford a personal trainer or have extra helpful workout pros for friends to guide you through the different techniques, tell you where to focus and more importantly, help you plan your fitness regime. Because of that, we've created our 60 Day Workout Routine planner to help you build muscle gradually over a two month period. Scheduled in are shoulders and tricep days, back, biceps and forearm combos, chest and tricep sessions and those all important leg days! It's important to note the rest days too which are critical to help... Read more

Strength training clearly has some very obvious benefits, including the fact that your muscles will grow and your overall strength will increase! However, there are many other real benefits if you strength train. Here's a look at 10 of them: 1. You'll improve your everyday movements as well as the amount you can lift in the gym. Strength training has been shown to reduce the risk of falling by 40%, so this type of exercise is good for people of all ages. 2. You will burn more calories when you're resting. By simply lifting weights and improving your muscle mass,... Read more

If you've taken something of a fitness break recently, perhaps over Christmas and you missed the January fitness drive, or family and work commitments have taken over, it's never too late to get back into the swing of things. Our workout calendar can help! However, it's important to ease yourself back into your old fitness regime  you may not be as fit as you once were! But getting back to where you were, and better, shouldn't take too long and that's where our workout calendar will come in handy. Get back into the swing of things without destroying your limbs... Read more

A lot of weightlifters train without the aid of gloves, but there are some real added benefits of using weightlifting gloves. Here are five reasons why weightlifting gloves are your ally! Grip Gloves improve your grip it's as simple as that. Your hands will get sweaty during a high intensity workout, and when they do, your hands can slip. Ultimately gloves will make your workout safer. Prevent Weightlifting gloves will help prevent calluses and blisters on the hands. These can be quite painful and not so easy on the eye. You don't want a small blister on your hand preventing... Read more