Getting Started with Strength Training: Deadlifts
The deadlift is often hailed as being the king of all strength-training movements, and for good reason. Although it appears to involve nothing more than simply lifting a barbell off the floor and placing it back down again, there’s much more to it than that… Why Deadlift? Simply put, the deadlift is one of the […]
Battle Ropes: The Ultimate Full Body Workout
In recent years we’ve seen quite a few new pieces of equipment make their way into the health and fitness space. One of the most popular as of late (and arguably one of the most effective) is the battle rope. You’ve probably seen them being flailed around wildly in your local gym – they’re the […]
Back to (gym) school! Finding the post summer motivation…
As school starts, holiday season draws to an end. We begin to settle into our daily routines, but it can be hard to get back to the gym as we’ve taken a break from our usual exercise habits. Without the promise of summer holidays to train for, and as the dark nights draws in, it […]
The Best Exercises to do in a 20 Minute Session
For many of us, time has become a luxury. It would be great if we all had a spare few hours each day to perform our workout at our own leisurely pace; but in the modern world, unfortunately that’s not always possible. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and get it in when […]
4 Gym Classes For Beginners
If you are thinking about joining the gym but are worried about using the vast array of equipment, or perhaps you are not ready to start training independently, then there are other ways to ease yourself in so that you can become more familiar with your body and your surroundings before you go solo. Gym […]