A lack of variety can be one of the biggest downfalls when training arms. It is not enough to just switch up exercises, you also have to consider elbow and wrist positioning relative to the shoulder joint. If not you may fail to maximize the recruitment of all the relative muscles of the arm such […]
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With the Festive Season now upon us, it can be rather challenging to stay onto of your healthy lifestyle and continue working towards your gains so you look and feel your best this summer. Parties, drinks, social activities and good times are definitely what the festive season is all about, so how do you manage
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Chapter One – You are not your mind. Your body is a powerful machine, equipped with all the tools. Like any other tool, you need to use your tools carefully and then put them back in their place when you are done. If you use any tool non-stop then it will break. It sounds like
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In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, many of us find ourselves disconnected from the natural rhythms of the Earth. Grounding, also known as earthing, is a practice that involves connecting directly with the Earth’s surface to restore balance and promote well-being. How earthing or grounding works: It is based on the principle that direct physical contact
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One thing I want from every training session I do with my clients is to have them walk away feeling like a million dollars. What that million-dollar feeling feels like though, is different for everyone. I can train someone in their 20s who loves the feeling of being pushed to their limit and having to
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Consistency, Compliance and Momentum are three key principles when it comes to getting results. It is important to consider this right at the start when writing up your plan on how you are going to get the results you are after. These principles apply to your training, nutrition and habits so they are extremely important.
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Deadlifts are about as functional as weightlifting gets. You are learning how to properly pick something up off the floor which we can all benefit from. They are very effective for developing explosive power and improving sports performance. Taking into consideration the above and the fact they work virtually every muscle in your body you
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As most of my clientele are busy professionals and entrepreneurs for them to stick to an eating plan it is important, that I simplify things as much as possible. Here is my simple solution for busy people who want to eat well but eat simply. CALCULATE CALORIES This can be done either via body weight
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This was originally introduced to me by Charles Poliquin where he described it as the practice of implementing small and continuous improvements. He explained how you can apply this principle to your training, nutrition or healthy habits, understanding that these small continuous habits over time add up was the key. You can also apply this
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Shoulders are an interesting muscle group that comprise of 3 sections (anterior, posterior and medial) and 7 heads which means you need to be hitting them at a variety of different angles to ensure you train the entire deltoid as well as maintain the structural integrity, mobility and stability by including your scapular retractors and
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