Fitness goals are perhaps the best form of maintaining motivation for exercise. Many of us strive through so much to reach them and believe the more we train, the better the results. However, the problem is, often this enthusiasm in training can mean we step beyond our capabilities, which is where the body is exposed…
Battle Rope Exercises and Workouts
Wanting a piece of equipment that strengthens your abs, arms, and shoulders, engages your legs, and gives a killer conditioning workout all in one go? Look no further than battle ropes. No doubt you would have seen this old school piece of equipment either in action or lying around the gym. Weighted ropes have become…
Fundamental Compound Lifts to Master
A compound exercise requires several muscle groups and joints to be working at the same time to perform a movement. The benefits of compound exercises are exceptional, combining multiple fitness elements. The recruitment of multiple muscle groups helps to build strength and mass, while also burning more calories than isolation exercises. On top of this,…
What Is Fartlek Training?
Fartlek, a Swedish term for “speed play” is a form of interval training involving continuous activity with randomised short bursts of high intensity efforts. This creative, less structured form of training is a great way to mix up your run workouts and challenge your body to become faster over longer distances. Unlike intervals, where you…
Christmas Gift Ideas for Fitness Lovers
The festive season is well and truly upon us and Christmas day is just around the corner. Finding the perfect present for friends and family members can be tricky, so we’re here to help! We’ve come up with a health and fitness inspired Christmas wish list that will be sure to give you some great Christmas…
7 Shoulder-Burning Exercises
With the shoulder being the most moveable and unstable joint in the body, shoulder training has several benefits beyond the aesthetic. The muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the shoulder are what keep it stable, making them important tissues to strengthen to keep the shoulder strong, flexible, more coordinated and conditioned to handle stress. To train…
Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today’s busy society. With many forms of exercise and training coming and going, yoga is one that has stood the test of time, having been around for more than 5,000 years. The word yoga means ‘to join or yoke together’. It brings your body…
High-Intensity Interval Training: 5 Reasons to Try These HIIT Workouts
High-Intensity Interval Training is a type of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by a less-intense recovery period. One of the biggest advantages of HIIT is that you can get maximal health benefits in minimal time, with workouts typically ranging from 10 to 30 minutes in duration. The actual activity being performed…
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