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 […]
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 […]
Fastest cricket ball bowl!
Shaoib Akhtar played against England in 2003 and records show he bowled a ball that reached speeds of 161.3 kmh / 100 mph
Don’t quit
Burpees – The overall exercise
The burpee works nearly every muscle in the body as the motion of completing it is a mixture of a squat, a push up and a jump, then repeating this. Because of these movements it works your legs and core during the thrusts and your arms for the push up.
Exercise boosts brain power
Not only is regular exercise good for developing your body physically, but it can also help improve your brain function too!
What is Vitamin K?
Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and repairing wounds / injuries. According to Harvard School of Public Health, Vitamin K is responsible for producing 13 proteins needed for healthy blood clotting. You can attain vitamin K from rich leafy greens such as kale, spinach and other collared greens.