How to train: programming, technique, exercise science, cardio and recovery.
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Ask most fitness experts how to build muscle and strength, and they’ll probably say, “compound exercises.” That’s why any personal trainer worth their salt builds programs…
The term “functional training” is used and abused a lot in the fitness industry. Nowadays, any exercise done standing on one leg, while balancing on a…
Whether you’re a newbie or an elite athlete, the challenge remains the same: stiff muscles and a lack of energy. These are signs of poor recovery…
Back pain is undoubtedly one of the most stubborn and disruptive types of discomfort. Irrespective of how fired up you feel to take on the day,…
Let’s be honest, jacked arms are incredibly appealing and make you look strong and confident. It’s no surprise that most people are always chasing bigger, more…
If there is one type of exercise that most people do too little of, it’s probably stretching. This is understandable given that stretching is arguably the…
The bench press has served as a go-to strength test for decades. There’s a reason “How much do you bench?” became a universal measuring stick. The…
Ask most people to name some abs exercises, and they’ll probably include sit-ups in their list. This makes sense given that the humble sit-up has been…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is undoubtedly among the most inspirational (and jacked) athletes of all time. The wrestler-turned-actor’s physique is envied by many professional bodybuilders, who…
Can you carry your bodyweight 100 feet without dropping it? As a personal trainer with over 17 years of experience, I can attest that this challenge…
If there were an award for the hardest-working body part in most gym programs, it would probably go to the shoulders. It doesn’t matter if you’re…
Most people never start their transformation journey—not due to a lack of motivation, but because gym memberships are often expensive, schedules don’t always align, and packed…
When it comes to biceps training, most people build their workouts around a small handful of proven exercises, namely barbell, dumbbell, and EZ bar curls. Most…
Planks have been the cornerstone of my core workouts for as long as I can remember—and for good reason. This popular exercise is a great way…
Barbell squats, deadlifts, leg extensions, and leg presses share one limitation: they require expensive gym equipment. As a fitness expert with Royal Marine Commandos experience and…
It’s no secret that leg days are the most dreaded workout worldwide. You might claim that you love training your wheels, but let’s be honest, deep…
Ask any trainer to name the best leg exercise, and they’ll probably say “squats.” That’s hardly surprising given that they’re often called the king of exercises.…
The bench press has been considered the ultimate test of upper-body strength since time immemorial. It is also one of the first exercises you learn upon…
Youth is a superpower. In your 20s and 30s, your body is at its peak in terms of physical potential and resilience. You’re primed to build…
