Easy to overlook, easy to get wrong. Get to know the face pull - how to do it right and why you should give it a go.
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Why is everyone so bullish on push-ups? Simple. It's a full body movement that requires no equipment. Talk about bang for your buck! I'm breaking down the movement into all of its parts. Even if you have been doing them for years, it's a good opportunity to reset and ensure you are setting yourself up for success with every rep.
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Grip Strength is often a restrictor for people. Find out about the various grips and how to work on your grip strength to help you get ahead in the gym.
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Let’s talk scap retractions and why I love them. You’ll be surprised at how this simple movement can drastically enhance your posture and the efficacy of your training.
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In general life, in the modern world, we don’t have the same physical life that humans used to. We’ve never been this sedentary. Every 10 years you lose 3-5% of your muscle mass. The relevance of weight training or some form of resistance training becomes more and more important as you age.
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Revisited: Men's systems play a very delicate balancing act between testosterone and oestrogen. Variances in either hormone level can cause a range of issues and symptoms from muscle weakness to loss of bone density to libido and fertility issues, mood disorders such as depression and cognition issues. Find out more about the symptoms and what you can do about it.
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In my years as a trainer, coach and athlete I've seen it all. Here are my top five biggest mistakes that I see in the gym on a daily basis.
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Check out my demo for the three stages to the perfect Turkish Get Up - a strange and divisive exercise that is one of my favourites as it hits all the important factors: stability, mobility and balance. Give it a go yourself!
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Ab separation or Diastasis Rectus Adbominis is a hot topic for mums and expectant mums. Dr Brandi Cole takes you through the science of what goes on, what is actually important and what to look out for in terms of exercise.
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Men's systems play a very delicate balancing act between testosterone and oestrogen. Variances in either hormone level can cause a range of issues and symptoms from muscle weakness to loss of bone density to libido and fertility issues, mood disorders such as depression and cognition issues. Find out more about the symptoms and what you can do about it.
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That's right, even you can do a perfect chin up. I've put together some tips and a set of 4 exercises that will get you ready to do your first chin up. After you've mastered one, the rest will come! Check out the video for a full demo of the form tips and the exercises.
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In general life, in the modern world, we don’t have the same physical life that humans used to. We’ve never been this sedentary. Every 10 years you lose 3-5% of your muscle mass. The relevance of weight training or some form of resistance training becomes more and more important as you age.
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Contrary to popular opinion, lifting weights alone will not make you bulky. Many women shy away from heavy lifting as they believe it will make them seem bulky and masculine. This is not true! Lifting is essential for conditioning.
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