Workout while watching TV!
Random tip for you here! If you watch a show with multiple characters with varying amounts of screen time, assign 2-3 characters exercises which you have to complete as they’re on the screen! I would recommend to not involve too much twisting though as that may impact your overall viewing time if you’re looking the […]
Full-body exercise
Turkish get-up – I’m not sure where the Turkish part comes from. You start by lying on one side of your body and use the opposite hand to hold a dumbbell up to the sky. Using only your legs and remaining free arm, you must get to a standing position and then back to the […]
Shoes can make a difference to training!
Supporting your feet in a neutral position can help maintain good posture not just during training but throughout your life. People who wear shoes that cause pronation (legs shins leaning out) have a higher risk of developing knee pain and other issues. The same goes for supination (shines pointing inward) caused by your ankles rolling […]
Interval cardio vs steady cardio
For better results you should consider mixing up your morning run! Instead of staying at the same slow, steady pace, I highly recommend throwing in some different levels of speed. This will keep your muscles working overtime to adjust to the sudden speed changes. Try jogging, then sprinting and eventually walk, then repeat or even […]
Should you focus so much on your core?
Surprisingly, if you include big compound movements in your workout such as squats and deadlifts, there is very high core activation during those movements. Although if you do have a weaker core compared to the rest of your body, then doing a quick routine after the main session may help go a long way!
Low reps and high reps
Although typically if you are looking to build strength you work in the lower rep ranges of around 5-6 and for muscle growth (hypertrophy) is around 10+. There is evidence to suggest that mixing up rep ranges can be a more effective method of training so your muscles don’t just stay at the same level […]
Static vs Dynamic stretching
The difference between static and dynamic stretching is that static involves holding a stretch whereas during dynamic you are moving the muscles throughout the stretch. Both have benefits to exercise however it is suggested that you perform static stretches at the end of a workout as there is evidence that performing static stretching before exercise […]
Banana and peanut butter before a workout
Bananas are a good source of natural sugars, simple carbohydrates and contain potassium. It’s perfect for increasing glycogen stores and raising your blood sugar levels. Try having it with some peanut butter for an extra bit of protein!