In today’s interview we speak to Darren Hoff, a highly motivated amateur bodybuilder, with big goals. Darren Hoff is working hard towards becoming a fitness model and sponsored athlete; we talk to him about where he’s come from, how he trains, his diet, progress to date and future ambitions.
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16 big myths of bodybuilding destroyed
We’ve all heard them, you almost can’t have a conversation with someone about bodybuilding or weight training with the average person, without hearing them. They range from the utterly ridiculous, to sounding like there may be some reasoning behind them. In this article we’re going to debunk five of the biggest bodybuilding myths there are, [...]
Why creatine supplementation is good for any lifter
Creatine supplementation is something that worried mothers worldwide love to concern themselves with. “Isn’t that like steroids?” “I swear I heard about that stuff on the news…” “Your cousin used to take that stuff before he died…” Yada, yada. For some reason creatine seems to have gotten a bit of a reputation as a serious [...]
5 Reasons You Should Take A Nitric Oxide Supplement
In our previous post in this series we discussed the benefits of a whey protein supplement such as Nutrisport 90+ or PhD Pharma Whey HT+ in your diet. Another common supplement that strength athletes and bodybuilders add to their diets is Nitric Oxide, but the reasoning behind this is far less well known. So why should a [...]
NutriSport 90+ Supplement Review
Value for money is perhaps the most important factor in considering Whey Protein, and anyone who invests their time and effort into weightlifting wants to be sure they aren’t being let down by their nutrition. But does this always mean having to pay over the odds? Nutrisport don’t think so, with the increasingly popular 90+ [...]
What supplements should I take? Part 1. Whey Protein
“What supplements should I take?” is a question lots of people ask themselves (and others) when they start lifting weights. The supplements recommended to you should be tailored based upon your goals, and will likely vary considerably depending on your goals and current level of progress. In this series of articles I aim to outline [...]
Shock Therapy Supplement Review
Universal Nutrition’s Shock Therapy follows in the well-established tradition of weightlifting supplements being named by over-enthusiastic 9 year olds – but whilst the name wouldn’t feel out of place on a crudely drawn crayon superhero, the contents of the product are far more of an adult affair. With the market quite literally ‘flooded’ with pre-workout [...]
5 reasons you should deadlift
The deadlift is arguably the best exercise anyone can do in the gym. It activates the largest percentage of muscle fibres in your body, and allows you to move the most weight possible. It’s a vital part of any strength or bodybuilding routine. Here are 5 big reasons you should be doing the big lift. [...]
PhD Pharma Whey HT+ – Supplement Review
PhD Pharma Whey is just one of the products in the PhD range, and is my personal choice of protein supplement. Like all primarily whey products, it is a fast acting source of protein, so ideal for post-workout purposes, or along with your breakfast in the morning. HT+ is the latest version of whey that [...]
16 things to be aware of when lifting in the gym
Everyone likes to give their ego a bit of a jump start every now and then, and lots of people will do that little thing that annoys everyone in the gym. We’ve compiled a list of 16 things to be aware of when you’re lifting or in the gym – basically, things to avoid. The [...]