Ankles are often the silent cause for a variety of injuries and niggles in hips, knees and elsewhere. Here are 5 movements to get your ankles mobile.
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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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Ever wondered why you sometimes feel sore several days after working out and sometimes not at all? Today we’re talking about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - what it is, what it means and how to minimise it.
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Thinking of adding something different into your training regime? Consider yoga a top option. Depending on your needs you can add a restorative or a dynamic practice. In today's article I'm all about getting back into yoga after a bit of an absence.
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Do you sit at your desk all day? This one's for you. Improve your mobility and stability in one movement and feel like you could have been in a Boney M music video at the same time. Here's how to do a Cossack Squat like a champ.
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If you've been thinking about learning how to do chin ups (or even if you haven't!) check out my next 4 accessory exercises to help you get there.
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Dr Brandi Cole gives us a run down of what to do and when in terms of exercising after having your baby. She looks at the effect on breastfeeding, pelvic floor and varying recovery depending on your previous fitness levels and exercise regimes.
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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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It doesn't matter what age you are right now or what gender, this article is for you! It's never too early to get your body ready for aging but it's also never too late to mitigate the effects. In today's article I go over what osteoporosis is and include 3 different weight bearing exercise programs for beginners if you are already suffering from the symptoms.
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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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