Stretching is a crucial component of any well-rounded fitness routine, offering a myriad of benefits such as improved flexibility, enhanced range of motion, mobility and reduced muscle tension. Understanding the different types of stretching and their respective techniques can help you tailor your stretching routine to suit your specific needs. Before we delve into various […]
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A saying I really like is “What you do a little, a lot, is more effective than what you do a lot, a little.”This is very true when it comes to stretching. While a yoga class is great, stretching for 10 to 15 minutes every day will be far more beneficial than a yoga class
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In the pursuit of a fulfilling and balanced life, the concept of work/life balance often emerges as an alluring ideal. The belief that we can seamlessly manage successful careers, thriving personal lives, optimal health, and financial prosperity simultaneously captivates many. However, akin to the principle of focusing on one goal at a time in training,
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Embarking on a fitness or transformation journey is an exciting endeavour, often accompanied by the eagerness to hit the gym and start lifting weights as hard and heavy as you possibly can. Often, this is even encouraged by most trainers. While weight training is undeniably beneficial, it may not always be the best starting point
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In the pursuit of physical fitness, certain areas of the body tend to take center stage—chest, biceps, abs—leaving the neck, a crucial yet often overlooked part, in the shadows. However, neglecting neck training can have far-reaching consequences on our overall well-being. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of neck training not only for athletic
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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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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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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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