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6 Hanging Core Exercises For Stronger Abs
Hanging exercises are a great way to target your whole core region - particularly the lower abs which can be difficult to work on the floor. They tend to be brutal and allow you to really exhaust the trunk muscles,...
Transitioning from Summer to Autumn: Maintaining Body Weight and Muscle Mass
The summer days are slowly coming to an end meaning the temperatures are going to drop and the days will get shorter. However, just because Autumn is here does not mean that you need to lose motivation, or your fitness...
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...
Keeping In Shape on Holiday and Managing Your Nutrition
Keeping In Shape on Holiday and Managing Your Nutrition Holidays are enjoyable and a great way to relax. But it can be stressful trying to eat healthy and manage your weight during this time. However, all is not lost, there...
How To Use Heart Rate Variability To Improve Your Recovery
Optimising recovery is a key part of moving forward as an athlete. One of the big differences between elite, full-time athletes and normal mortals is the way the former look after their bodies in between sessions.With the advancements in technology...
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...
6 Easy No-Prep Lunch Recipes For Athletes
In a perfect world, we’d eat the ideal diet every day. The problem is that it’s not always possible.As well as the natural temptation that comes with being human, logistical issues can get in the way too. Whether it’s work...
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...