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5 Activation Exercises For Better Lower-Body Workouts
Activation exercises are one of the best ways to warm up for a workout. You can develop a highly effective routine of movements before each session if you know which exercises to pick from. By activating the leg muscles, particularly...
Tia-Clair Toomey’s Pre-Workout Stretch Routine For Mobility
In a recent YouTube video, Tia-Clair Toomey says she does these stretches at the start of each day before she starts her workouts so that she feels more mobile and can move more freely. Moving more fluidly can help us...
4 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Marathon Training
Marathons are no longer as rare as they once were, with lots of people taking on the 26.2-mile distance. But not everyone knows how to train thoroughly for the event. If you don’t prepare right, you're going to be in...
5 Exercises Athletes Can Use To Build Big Arms
A lot of athletes would like to have better arms for differing reasons, whether they be performance related or for aesthetics. There are some tried and tested exercises that anyone can use to build size in the biceps and triceps. ...
Frequency Not Volume Is The Answer For Building Muscle Strength, Research Shows
The dilemma of whether you should programme lots of small workouts or do less frequent, higher volume sessions is one that many athletes consider. Different coaches have different approaches, and it’s hard to know if one is actually better than...
Oleksandr Usyk's Old School & Brutal Training Techniques
Oleksandr Usyk’s famous victory over Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia has underlined his boxing skill, fitness and mental resilience.It was a spectacular performance that had many commentators and fans touting the Ukrainian heavyweight as the pound-for-pound number one. Despite his...
The Advantages Of Tri-Set Training For Muscle Growth
Tri-set training is something most athletes have dabbled with, but few use it consistently in their workouts.It essentially consists of three different exercises all rolled into one set with minimal rest between each (usually no more than about 10 seconds)....
How To Warm Up For A 1 Rep Max
Achieving a new one rep max is a big aim for many athletes and a good measure of improvements in strength.Warming up for a big effort that puts a lot of strain on your body is important. It gives you...
New Study Reveals The Optimal Amount Of Exercise Per Week
As athletes, we typically exercise more than the recommended 150-300 minutes of exercise a week. Fitness for us goes beyond the point of just healthy living and becomes an integral part of our lives. While we usually ignore it...