Training volume or training load is simply a measure of how much training or exercise you are doing. Understanding what your training volume is will allow you to periodise your training program, so you can then plan for periods of high training volume as well as make sure you allow some time with reduced training…
Dumbbell Chest Press Variations
The barbell bench press is a staple strength exercise that has benefits for all levels of fitness and desired physiques. Targeting the pectorals, deltoids and triceps, chest pressing exercises help to build upper body strength and increase muscle mass. Performing a chest press with dumbbells instead of a barbell has a number of additional benefits.…
Should You Use A Weightlifting Belt?
Weightlifting belts are a fairly common accessory used in the gym. The most common theory is that wearing a weightlifting belt will give extra support for the lower back, and is useful for people suffering lower back pain. After all, it’s a belt that is placed tight around the lower back, it MUST give it…
Resistance Band Exercises & Why They Work
Resistance bands are one of the most functional and effective pieces of equipment you can have in your gym bag. If you don’t currently own a set of resistance bands, you might be heading to the shops and purchasing some after reading this! You can use them for strength training, for mobility before working out…
Deck of Cards Workout Challenge
Looking for a way to spice up your workout and have a bit of fun with your exercise routine? Grab a deck of cards and give this workout a go! The benefit of this type of workout is that it’s completely random. There’s no right or wrong way to program your exercises, just pick a…
How To Maximise Your Training Once Gyms Re-Open
Covid-19 has been a horrible virus that has majorly affected the way we live our lives. Although fitness might be at the back of most people’s minds at this time due to the tragic loss of life and income that it has caused, there is finally some hope and light at the end of the…
Creative Gym Equipment Swaps
With the current closure of gyms, fitness centres and outdoor parks, many of us have had to change up our training locations and get creative with the way we workout. Maintaining a regular fitness routine during these times is incredibly important for both our physical and mental health. For so many of us, working out…
8 Lunge Variations To Build Leg Strength
The lunge is a functional, multi-joint exercise that can help tone your lower body, increase muscle mass, develop core strength and make your hips more flexible. Lunges can be adapted to any fitness level and can be altered to target different muscle groups, making them an incredibly beneficial exercise that can be programmed to meet…
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