One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “Is in-person coaching better than online coaching?” The honest answer is that it depends on the individual. Both can be extremely effective when done properly. But to understand which option is best for you, you first need to understand what great coaching actually looks […]
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Let’s clear something up. 10,000 steps were never designed to get you lean or fit.They were designed to get inactive people moving. If you sit most of the day, 10,000 steps are better than doing nothing.But once you’re already moving daily, steps alone stop producing results The Problem: Your Body Adapts Your body is incredibly
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We’ve all been there.A major project lands on your desk. Deadlines close in. Family, business, and life all demand your time. You tell yourself, “I’ll just skip the gym for a week until things settle down.” But here’s the truth: that’s the worst decision you can make. When life gets chaotic, training isn’t optional, it’s
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In the realm of fitness and athletic performance, the importance of specificity in training and coaching cannot be overstated. Tailoring training programs to align with specific goals is fundamental, yet equally crucial is ensuring that the coach guiding the training process possesses the requisite experience, expertise, and passion for the specific type of training sought
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The term “Functional Training” has been a pet pev of mine for quite some time for the simple reason that the fitness industry it seemed had no idea what that term even meant. It seemed to associate “Functionality” with twisting cables, kneeling on balls and Bosu training when in actual fact “Functional Training” is more
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In the realm of golf, the quest for increased distance off the tee has gained prominence. While hitting longer drives can undoubtedly provide a competitive edge, (research indicates that gaining an extra 10 yards off the tee can result in a two-shot improvement for the round) the journey towards achieving this should be approached with
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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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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
BUILDING FOUNDATIONS: WHY YOU SHOULD NOT PRIORITISE WEIGHT TRAINING. Read More »
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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