What this article covers: What are supplements? Multivitamins, Iron Protein Creatine Monohydrate Caffeine Probiotics Which are beneficial/ not useful To begin, lets clarify the definition of a supplement. Google defines a supplement as: “a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it.” So whenever we think about if a supplement is […]
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I thought I’d write a quick blog post to discuss the simple movements that we all take for granted, but if we lose the ability to perform will have a significant impact down the line! The movements below are the absolute basic requirements I would suggest to be able to live independently and comfortably into […]
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This is a common conundrum that is faced by many city workers, mums and anyone who has a busy schedule, but wants to keep training as a part of their life. We see a huge amount of people jumping into high intensity classes as a result, because of the perception that, in order to progress […]
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With obstacle runs being in vogue at the moment (and rightly so, they are great fun!), knowing how to train for them so that you can have a good crack at all of the obstacles and make it through the distance without injury can be a challenge. With a huge range of races available from […]
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Following on from my first article regarding shoulder extension and bodyweight movements, this follow up, including some more advanced exercises using the gymnastic rings, bands and stick/barbell drills is a good way to progress and improve your movement vocabulary. Shoulder extension (increasing the angle of the joint past 90 degrees) is a hugely neglected range […]
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Shoulder extension Part 1: Top 5 bodyweight exercises to develop mobility in shoulder extension. Do you work in a job that requires you at a desk and/or computer daily, sitting hunched over your keyboard? How often do you spend with your neck craned forwards, looking down at your smartphone, per day? If you are a […]
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Master your own body with this step-by-step guide to develop a handstand Anyone can learn to handstand with enough practice and coaching This forms the first part in a series of intermediate exercises, following on from the beginner’s series. The handstand Handstands are a superb exercise and seem to be very popular currently with the rise […]
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When it comes to training, bodyweight movements are often overlooked, with people jumping straight onto the bench press or the dumbbells to smash out some bicep curls. Everyone should be able to move their own bodyweight efficiently through a wide range of motion before moving onto the weights room. This will help to reduce your […]
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