BUILD YOUR BEST BODY

There are many ways to get a stronger, leaner body – you just need to find the approach that works for you, whatever lifestyle you lead. So, we’ve assembled a team of expert personal trainers and strength coaches to provide time-saving, workout-enhancing and energy-boosting hacks to help you to reach your goals in the year ahead.

01. TAKE A BREATH

Feeling sluggish at the start of your workout? Everything from stress to poor posture can lead to taking short, ineffective breaths that miss out on the energy of a properly oxygenated brain and body. Try this quick fix: breathe in through your nose for five seconds and let your stomach push out, then breathe out through your mouth for ten seconds. Slow the exhalation down by pressing your lips together to make a sound like a deflating balloon.

02. FIND YOUR FLOW

Building strength and lean muscle mass is heavily dependent on good recovery. And a crucial process for recovery is blood flow.

“I like to do my own ‘flow’ each morning and before workouts – just eight minutes of yoga poses,” says Mark Ross, co-founder of Lifestyle Lean. “If I wanted to be optimal for recovery, the day after, I would do a five to ten-minute movement flow, followed by