There are many factors that can make or break your gym session. A warm-up is definitely one of those things. It might be tempting sometimes to save time and jump straight into doing exercises. However, 5-10 minutes spent warming up can make a big difference to how your workout goes.…
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Often you might feel like you are working really hard on your fitness programme but not seeing the results you want. While there are a lot of factors involved in achieving your goals, sometimes we might focus on minor things and miss out on bigger issues. Different training goals will…
When it comes to training, a lot of people think that the way they train is the best way. A while ago I overheard a personal trainer telling her client that circuit training is the ultimate type of training for general fitness. Since I always try to be open-minded about…
Just like with any aspect of fitness, there are numerous articles written on the optimal rest period times for different fitness goals. However, if your goal is to build muscle it doesn’t mean that you will exclusively train in hypertrophy range (6-12 reps) and take rest breaks best for muscle…
When it comes to achieving progressive overload there are a lot of tools you can use to challenge your body. If you’ve been training for a while and feel confident with your form and technique, you can look into using different training methods. Introducing supersets into your sessions can challenge…
When it comes to building muscle there are a lot of components at play apart from picking up and putting down the weights. If you feel like you are working hard but not seeing desired progress it might be time to have a look at the factors that influence muscle…
When I first started lifting weights in a gym I based my programme on muscle groups. I researched what muscles group there are, which of them would work together and selected exercises appropriate for my fitness level. While there isn’t anything wrong with this, there is a better way to…
When I worked in a health shop, workout supplements was always one of the most popular sections. This is not surprising at all. The fitness industry makes us believe that we can’t have a good workout without a strong stimulant and that chugging protein shakes is absolutely essential to building…
The majority of upper body exercises are performed in either seated or standing positions. However, one of the more underrated ways to increase the difficulty of your upper body training is by using more challenging stance variations. This is particularly relevant if you train at home and use resistance bands…
Squats are usually a staple in any lower body strength or muscle-building programme. Without a doubt, they are an excellent exercise when performed correctly. Often though, when we think about squats we automatically picture someone performing barbell back squats. However, most people don’t realise that the barbell back squat is…