Instruction and interpretation All too often, those who are new to the gym sign up with a trainer that offers a low effort programme that sees 3-6 exercises with 3 sets of 10 reps. It has become part of exercise culture that this is the start point, but it must be said that there is […]
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Movement swaps This is a topic of contention and rightly so, as many struggle to work out when to swap movements in and out, whereas some others make these changes when they aren’t at all necessary. The key with swapping movements is to look at the facts and ask yourself if it needs to be
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What are D-Handles? A d-handle is an attachable handle that offers freedom of motion to the user. It can attach to cable pulleys through the use of carabiners or can be looped around existing handles providing the environment is stable enough. D-handles come in all varieties ranging from plastic/rubber handles with a fabric loop to
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Why are standards so important? Without standards, we lose site of how movement, lifts and other forms of activity should be performed. Standards help us keep our output to a high level while remaining consistent. Its all well and good giving 100% to a workout but no good if that high effort session only happens
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Introduction Exercise programming can be done in a multitude of ways to suit the individual, allowing the lifter to get the most out of each individual set and rep. The two methods discussed for hypertrophy both have merit and scientific backing, so the overarching message will be to perform the method that suit your training
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Intro to strength curves Every muscle has what is called a strength curve. A strength curve is often displayed in 3 components which are: This helps us to identify the strength of the muscle within a particular movement, depending on the joint angle. The strength curve directly relates to the ability of the muscle to
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Introduction Although I’m writing this article, the argument itself is actually almost pointless. Your training in the gym doesn’t have to side towards one of the two camps. You will find free weights and machines can offer you benefits that the other simply can’t, and would probably benefit more from a well rounded programme that
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Tracking Food/calories Food tracking is key when ensuring you stay true to whatever training phase you are in. This doesn’t mean that you have to meticulously track calories and macros (although this is the most accurate way) but it does mean that some level of accountability and consistency has to be kept. As talked about
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Introduction There comes a stage in every serious gym goers’ journey where they seek that little bit extra from each and every movement. Accessory equipment can assist us in the search for additional reps, additional load or simply increased stability and safety within a lift. Regardless of the reason you use them, they all have
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Fat loss is an area always up for debate in the fitness industry. It is undeniable that it occurs as a result of a calorie deficit/negative energy balance, yet what most don’t understand are the factors that impact your ability to be in a calorie deficit. Within this article, you will see certain changes you
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