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We’re thrilled to share that we have made this year’s Lightning 50 list! We grew 191% between Dec 2019 and Dec 2020 and look forward to growing even further this year. We placed 33rd on the Lightning 50 Brightpearl powers ecommerce brands to streamline, automate and grow fearlessly and has seen first hand the incredible growth from innovative UK ecommerce...

Believe it or not, Summer has arrived! Unfortunately for us here in the UK, Summer doesn’t always mean sunshine and warm weather! One minute its glorious sunshine and all you hear is ‘‘I’m melting or "I like it hot, but not this hot’’. Then the next minute the sun has gone, the sky is grey,cloudy and chances are its raining…...

What are resistance bands? Resistance bands are often used in rehabilitation training for those who are coming back from an injury. However, they are growing in popularity and are considered vital equipment in many athletes’ workout programs. They can be bought in many different lengths and tension.  Some are designed in a stretchy loop form, some are flat and straight...

Creatine is a substance that is found naturally in the bodies muscle cells. Its purpose is to help your muscles produce energy while heavy lifting or high-intensity training. Similar to amino acids, Your body can produce creatine from the amino acids glycine and arginine. Creatine is formed of three amino acids: L-arginine, glycine, and L-methionine. Around 95% of it is...

What are amino acids & why do we need them? Amino acids are a group of 20 organic compounds. They are known as ‘the building blocks’ of proteins as they play such a foundational role and are involved in many chemical reactions throughout your body which helps maintain your body’s normal functions. Often, amino acids are nicknamed as ‘the building...

Chances are you’ve had a protein shake this week. I’d also be willing to bet your shake contained some whey protein, maybe because its very convenient, portable, it tastes good, and is pretty cheap. You might also know that whey is high in leucine, reknowned for its anti-catabolic and anabolic actions and relatively quickly absorbed. Because you’re probably consuming most...

We all know exercise is good for us, even if we don’t want to admit that we need it. From helping you get a better night's sleep to boosting your confidence, we want to showcase just how much regular exercise can improve our lives and boost our overall mood and mental wellbeing. Exercise is not just about improving our aerobic...

Pre-workouts have fast become a must have supplement, a staple in many gym-goers arsenal, from novice to more experienced lifters. From stimulant loaded pre-workouts for energy, nitric oxide boosters for pump and nootropics for mental focus, the benefits are countless. We have selected our Top 10 on site below! Warrior Rage Savage Warrior Rage Savage is a complete pre-workout experience...

After a hard workout, our tired muscles need time to rest and plenty of food for them to recover and grow! The most efficient way for this to happen is by knowing what food the best is to eat and when to eat them! Nutritionist scientist and dietitian Steven Hertzler believes "There's a window of opportunity in the hour post-workout...

The best way to put on weight, no matter gender, is to eat more calories than you usually burn! The best way to gain the right kind of weight is to exercise and eat a healthy balanced diet. You cannot have one without the other.  Protein, carb and fats are the three essential macronutrients when it comes to building muscle...