Compression garments have become an incredibly popular piece of fitness clothing. Worn by professional athletes, sportspeople and fitness lovers alike, compression gear has been marketed to provide multiple fitness benefits, including improved performance, enhanced recovery and reduced risk of injury. But, what does the evidence say? The theory behind compression clothing is that it increases…
Key Tips to Avoid Overtraining
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…
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,…
Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training
Kettlebell training has been around for decades, and has increased in popularity with the rise of functional fitness training programs. Offering a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercise, kettlebell training is an efficient and effective way to workout and improve fitness levels. What makes a kettlebell different to a dumbbell or barbell is its…
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…
Exercises to Improve Posture
Bad posture is an all too common issue for many people. We’ve all been caught slouching, hunching over the computer or just not sitting or standing up straight. Postural dysfunction is when our spine is situated in unnatural positions for extended periods of time, occurring as a result of one’s daily activities. With more than…
Plyometric Exercises for Legs
Plyometric exercise is a great training method for building explosive strength, and because of which, it is often a form of exercise used by anyone from athletes to the military. The types of movements involve rapid explosive concentric movements, preceded by eccentric contractions. These explosive movements elicit enhanced force production from the stretch–shortening cycle. Find…
Exercise Progressions: The Squat
Squatting is a fundamental human movement pattern that involves nearly every muscle in the body. Squats are one of the best functional exercises out there, promoting mobility and balance to help complete day-to-day activities, while also helping to burn fat and build muscle. If there was one exercise that should be included in everyone’s workout…
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