In the realm of sports recovery, ice baths have long been hailed as a go-to method for reducing inflammation and accelerating recovery after intense physical activity. Athletes around the world have embraced the practice, swearing by its ability to soothe sore muscles and hasten the healing process. However, the truth behind the efficacy of ice […]
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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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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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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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When I talk Tempo I am referring to the speed at which you complete each rep. This is written as four numbers alongside your reps and sets in your program. Each number refers to a specific portion of the lift. First Number: Eccentric The eccentric phase is what first number and it is how long
By the time we hit our 40’s our minds might still be willing, but our bodies tend not to want to cooperate quite as much as when we were in our twenties and made of rubber bands and magic. Remember age is a product of all the things we have exposed our bodies to and