Training Log News
Declan Rice On His Pre-Match Nutrition Of Sea Bass & Rice
Declan Rice is one of the stand-out young players in English football at the moment and is known for his physicality in midfield. Although he has a playful personality, he takes his nutrition, gym work and recovery routine very seriously...
5-Minute Finishers To Build Powerful Arms
Finishers are a great way to fully exhaust muscles at the end of a workout, helping to increase their endurance, capacity and size. Powerful arms are something a lot of athletes seek for aesthetic reasons, but they’re also a key...
3 Ways To Build More Resilient Calves & Protect Against Shin Splints
Calves are an area a lot of athletes neglect which can often result in injuries below the knee. Shin splints are a particularly common injury, especially in athletes who do a lot of running. Building strength in the calves is...
4 Landmine Exercises To Build Strength
Utilising a landmine in your strength training is a great way to bring in variation to your workouts. It encourages you to work with different planes of movement, helps you work on your coordination and breaks up some of the...
6 Christmas Gift Ideas For Athletes
6 Christmas Gift Ideas For Athletes When buying Christmas gifts, people tend to fall into two categories - they either love it and get nearly everything done well in advance or put it off as long as possible. Whichever camp...
The Healthiest Cooking Oils To Boost Your Micronutrients
We all use cooking oils and they come with varying nutritional values. Some give you crucial micronutrients while others can negatively impact your health. It’s very hard to get away from using oils in your food so it’s important to...
4 Ways To Use Cold Therapy At Home To Boost Recovery
Cold therapy is a popular way to support recovery that’s used by elite athletes the world over.Some of the potential benefits include reduced muscle pain, reduced inflammation and boosts to the immune system. While modern science has brought in sophisticated...
Lowering Weights Is Most Important For Muscle Gains, New Research Shows
We’d all like to get more efficient with our training, ensuring we get maximum returns on the time we put in.One factor many athletes may be neglecting is the importance of eccentric muscle contractions (involving a lengthening of the muscle)...
We use grip strength all the time, not just in the gym but in nearly every activity we do. A lot of us ignore working on it but the potential benefits are huge. The muscles that control your grip are...