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Aug 8
2 min

Why building muscle will TRANSFORM your body!

What is Body Recomposition? Our body composition refers to our fat and fat free body mass. Our muscle, fat, bones & water. When we look at our body composition we can measure and analyse more than just what the scales says. For example, we can see our muscle mass and fat mass as two metrics. In the fitness industry when we speak about body recomposition we are looking... ...

Apr 25
1 min

Breastfeeding & Calories

Mar 29
1 min

What is PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD?

It may be a term we hear thrown around a lot in the fitness industry but what actually is progressive overload? How do we implement it and why? In a simple explanation, progressive overload is when you challenge your body from what it is use to which allows you to gain size, strength & endurance. This can be in the form of increased weights, frequency, reps etc.... ...

Mar 20
1 min

RAMADAN - Tips for training!

Ramadan is a very important time for so many of you and it can also be a challenging time too, we have pulled together some tips that will help you throughout this time generally but also around your training and movement. Timing is Key As always it is best to workout when suits you and your schedule, but it would likely be more beneficial to workout closely to... ...

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Mar 3
3 min

How to prepare for the BOOST 28 Day Challenge

Jan 10
3 min

Our Health & Fitness Top Tips for Beginners

The CB Team share their top tips for beginners! It’s January and we are all ready to kick-start our health and fitness routine and enter the new year feeling fit, healthy and strong. Whether you are completely brand new to fitness, or a complete pro repping another famous CB 28 Day Challenge , we all know that building new habits and creating a new routine... ...

Aug 2
2 min

Staying on Track with Fitness on your Summer Holiday

The Summer holidays are in full swing and whether you are jetting off abroad or taking advantage of the gorgeous British summer at home,‘how to stay on track’ is something we are asked a lot! Let’s face it, holidays do not come round very often and they are there for us to enjoy. This might mean your usual routine is thrown out the window and that is completely fine. A week... ...

Aug 2
2 min

August 28 Day Trans4orm You Challenge - Do this for YOU!

Squad, we couldn’t be more excited to bring you yet another challenge this summer, and this time Jay is in charge! If you are looking to level up your training and get into the shape of your life, this one is for you! What is the TRANS4ORM challengeThis brand new challenge promises to bring the heat. It is 28 days of hard work. We are used to seeing Jay slow it down with... ...

Jul 28
2 min

How to Maintain Your Healthy Habits & Lifestyle after a 28 Day Challenge

We are coming to the end of yet another incredible 28 day challenge. We have sweated, burpee’d, boxed and crunched our hearts out over the last month pushing our bodies every single day. If you are nearing the end of this killer challenge, you might be wondering what is next! A challenge is a great way to set yourself some realistic goals and targets. You might be coming... ...

Jul 21
2 min

4 Active Recovery Workout Ideas

Whether you are smashing week 3 of the July 2022 challenge, or you are hitting it hard in the gym you are bound to have some aching, sore muscles as a result of your extra efforts! It can be tempting, while you are on a roll, to push through your rest days and keep pushing your body. But skipping rest days and not giving your muscles the adequate care needed can... ...