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Spin classes, aerial yoga and battle ropes; you’d be forgiven for thinking that fad exercises are a modern thing. But that’s not the case!
You’ve hit the gym hard. You’ve pushed every squat rep to its maximum, you’ve nailed that HIIT session and powered through that cycle class. Your quads feel worked and your hamstrings burn but despite a tough workout, you haven’t built an ounce of muscle.
Working out on a treadmill is great for cardio exercise, especially when we’re restricted to indoor workouts due to the weather, travel or busy schedules. Running on a treadmill can keep fitness levels up but if you’re not careful, it can become boring very quickly.
The general consensus among many people is that lifting weights is just for bodybuilders; those who want to become big and bulky. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
CrossFit is everywhere. If you’ve not tried it yourself, chances are you know someone who has. Perhaps it’s someone in the office, a family member or a friend, you will have heard plenty about it no doubt!
Foam rollers have become a must-have gym accessory in recent years. Once used by professional athletes only, they are now being used by workout novices and experts alike.
Summer is just around the corner and many of us are looking to improve our health and waistline when the warm weather rolls around. The key to getting in shape for summer is starting before it hits. You don’t want to wait until June before doing anything because by then it’ll be too late.
When you’re smashing your personal training goals, the last thing you think about doing is taking a rest day.
Your back is often a neglected muscle group – for many people it’s a case of out of sight, out of mind.
