Recovering after a workout is an essential part of being physically active. When you hear the word ‘recovery’, you probably picture yourself hanging out on the couch the day after an intense workout. And while this may seem like the best way to give your muscles some time to recover, your body actually bounces back better if you keep it moving…
5 Stretches For The Glutes & Lower Back
These stretches are ideal for anyone with tight glutes and/or lower back, especially if you are sitting for a prolonged period of time such as in the car or at a desk. Complete these stretches at least three times per week for best results – you will notice relief around the glutes and lower back area. This may assist with your gym training, posture and overall…
8 Burpee Variations To Test Your Strength & Endurance
Burpees – the exercise that everyone loves to hate. Incorporating both strength and cardio, as well as balance and coordination, they are one of the toughest full body conditioning moves you can do. And while it’s tough to find someone out there who actually likes doing burpees, just about everyone loves the challenge of smashing them out and…
Why You Should Be Stretching Your Lats More Often
The lats are a complex muscle. They’re the biggest muscle of the upper body, originating on the spinous processes of the T7-L5 vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, lower 3 or 4 ribs and inferior angle of scapula and inserting onto the front of the humerus (on the intertubercular groove). The lats anatomy makes them one of the primary muscles…
10 Simple Ways to Reach 10,000 Steps
The concept of hitting 10,000 steps a day has been around for decades and is now one of the most well-known public health messages out there. This common guideline was born in 1965 when a Japanese company created a device named Manpo-kei, which translates to “10,000 steps meter.” You’d assume that this figure would have come…
4 Tips To Improve Your Programming
Programming can be a complex topic as there are many different ways to design a program and many different methods to follow. Sometimes having so many options can make it hard to make decisions on how to best structure one for yourself or your client – What exercises should be included? How many exercises should be included? How often should…
10 Healthy Winter Warmer Recipes
When the temperature drops, we all start to crave those cozy comfort foods that are synonymous with the winter months – hearty soups, big curries and warm casseroles. It can also be a tempting time of the year to settle for take-away options and over indulge in unhealthy food. Going that extra mile to source your healthy ingredients and spending…
8 Row Variations To Build A Strong Back
When it comes to building your back muscles, there are few better exercises than rows. It’s a reasonably basic movement that can be performed in a variety of ways and with a range of different exercise equipment. Including some variation in the row exercises you use in your pull sessions will help you target different parts of the back and allow you…
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