Do squats make your bum bigger? Well... yes and no. The squat booty is somewhat of a myth when it comes to growing the size of your derriere! We thought we would help break down this myth and get the real deal on how to grow that booty. SQUATS ARE QUAD DOMINANT For a lot of us we are quad dominant in leg exercises, squats are predominantly executed by the quads with the support of the hamstrings and glutes, so the idea that the glutes are being exercised during a squat is cor

If you're new to buying activewear you may be wondering what style to buy, which materials are workout friendly and where to look, it can be a real minefield of beautiful designs with less than desirable functionality. WHY HIGH WAISTED GYM LEGGINGS? If there is one design feature that would be non negotiable in our activewear wardrobe, it would absolutely be high waisted gym leggings. Something as simple as walking on a treadmill can be made so much easier by having high wais

'Squat Proof Leggings' You may have heard the term before, it has become popularly used in recent years when describing the quality of gym leggings. Online influencers will often tell you about the fit, feel, sizing and opacity of the leggings. 'Squat proof' refers to how sheer the leggings become when stretched to the maximum in a deep squat position. The 'squat test' is usually paired with this term in review videos to prove if the leggings are worth the bang for buck! Afte

How to exercise like a girl; Step One: Be a girl Step Two: Exercise All too often I see stories of women saying they don't feel like they can go in the free weights areas of gyms because they; * Feel intimidated * Have experienced an unwarranted opinion that they 'shouldn't be lifting weights that heavy' *Think that free weights room are ONLY for men and women should stick to cardio * Will be laughed at for doing an exercise wrong Being a personal trainer and having known the

We're sure by now you've caught a glimpse of our latest activewear, but you're probably wondering if these are the right leggings for you, right? We thought we'd give you the run down of every aspect of our leggings and why they should be the nextactivewear purchase you make. Training time is precious for so many of us so we wanted to make your time at the gym as fuss free and on trend as possible, with all the added benefits of the Allure Legging. ALLURE LEGGINGS | CHARCOAL

The squat and dead-lift are two great compound movements, meaning they work pretty much the whole body at once and offer optimum functional strength building and caloric burn! They are a staple exercise that should be added into your training especially if you are looking to build muscle in the lower body! Lets get into a little more on each of the exercises, what muscles they work and why they are a must-have in your training. THE SQUAT Main muscles worked: quadriceps and gl

Long gone are the days when we longed for a flatter bum and to be a skinny as possible, women everywhere are embracing their shape and those who weren't born with rolling curves are working their butts off (no booty pun intended!) to create more shape. The ever growing trend on Instagram of showing what your mama gave you, or what you've been squatting and hip-thrusting away to grow is abundant... and I'm not afraid to say I too am one of those girls #sorrynotsorry BUT amongs