Dumbbells are one of the most versatile and accessible pieces of equipment found in a gym. Do you remember the famous tag line, “if you’ve got a door, you’ve got a gym”? Well, the same thing applies with a set of dumbbells. Not only are they extremely practical, they can be seriously effective in building…
How Exercise Benefits the Mind
Everyone knows that physical activity is good for the body. The physical benefits of regular exercise are well known and sought after by all. What most people probably don’t think of when they are physically active is the impact it is having on their mind and overall mental health. While exercise is of course a…
9 reasons why you should enter a fun run
For some people the word fun and run don’t belong together. Quite the juxtaposition. And if you’re one of those people you might dismiss this article by the title alone, but if you’re here you must be curious, so bear with me, there are more reasons other than enjoyment as to why you should enter…
5 squat variations you should add to your program
Leg day. You either love it or you hate it. For many, the dread of the next day’s DOMS can lead to carrying out the same leg routine week in and week out. When it comes to building leg strength and fending off injuries, nothing comes close to the squat. Leg strength is the foundation…
Benefits of Pistol Squats
Firstly, it looks awesome. Pulling out a pistol squat in the gym makes people look over and wish they could do it. But that aside, pistol squats have so many benefits that most other leg exercises just can’t compete with. It is an extremely challenging exercise that requires very strong leg muscles, a high level…
How to motivate clients that aren’t getting results
As Personal Trainers, we all love the clients who give it their all during sessions and are committed to their goals. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your client’s body and confidence change, knowing you had an impact in helping them while celebrating the wins along the way. What about the clients who seem to…
What Causes Shin Splints and How to Treat
Shin splints can be brought on by a number of different causes, and can present itself in a unique way from person to person. If you have ever felt a persistent sharp pulling or stabbing feeling through the front of your shinbone, it is likely you have suffered from shin splints. If you have experienced…
How to Recover like an Elite Athlete
Recovery techniques have become an integral component of high performance sport, with new methods continuously being investigated and introduced to give athletes a competitive advantage. Adequate recovery has been shown to result in the restoration of physiological and psychological processes, with the aim of reducing fatigue and enhancing performance. Utilising recovery techniques should not however…
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