Because leg day can be generally monotonous when you do the exact same leg presses, leg extensions and calf raises or whichever may be your exercise selection of choice, we figured we’d share with you, five less common leg exercises that will spice up your lower body workouts and bring the heat to your glutes and hamstrings.
Read MoreTo quote Louie Simmons, owner of Westside Barbell, “A personal best is always an achievement and in fact the only proof for correct training.”
To expand upon this statement, let’s consider the benefits of achieving measurable progress in the gym from a client’s perspective.
Read MoreThe deadlift is, without a doubt, one of the most progressive strength exercises and one that can be employed by one of the widest demographics of gym-goers at that!
Read MoreHere are 4 simple, effective ankle mobility drills that you can incorporate for 5-8 minutes before your lower body training sessions to improve your overall squat performance!
Read MoreAlthough there are a multitude of factors that can contribute to poor squat mechanics, today we’re going to focus on one of the most common which is poor mobility in the ankle joint.
Read MoreIf your goal at any point in your life has been to lose weight, it’s safe to assume that you’ve been overwhelmed by the volumes of information that although all seemingly contradictory, all consistently claim that they are the most effective and efficient way to lose weight.
Read MoreI’ve never been the type to speculate on a topic simply because I’ve read a book on it. I’ve even had individuals ask for my advice on topics with which I’ve literally prefaced my response with something along the lines of, “Look, I really can’t speak definitively because I haven’t yet experienced that. I’ve read about it and I can offer you the knowledge I’ve gained in terms of reading about it, but until I experience it personally, I don’t feel confident in speaking from a position of authority in the least.” Obviously, there are certain realities that I don’t need to experience to confirm their validity (e.g.: I’m certain without a doubt that being shot is a painful experience), but when it comes to something as simple as fasting, there was no reason why I couldn’t try it.
Read MoreTo provide you with a visual, think of fascia (which is basically like a sheath that covers all the muscle in your body from head to toe) as a spider web. When you’re feeling discomfort in a certain area of the body, this is commonly a sign that the fascia has become knotted / twisted / out of alignment in some capacity. Due to this misalignment or knotting of the fascia, it places increased tension onto surrounding joints often contributing to relative pain and discomfort.
Read MoreIf it’s your birthday have a slice of cake. Hell, have two, but don’t have cake every Saturday because it’s Saturday.
Read MoreTracking successful progress with your weight loss and physique goals is not as simple as stepping on to a scale every morning. In fact, this is probably one of the worst approaches that you can take to determine whether you’re moving forward with your goals!
Read MoreFor those individuals who are a little bit overwhelmed by just how unhealthy their favourite beverage is there are, in my opinion, two options that can be entertained. Both options will prove beneficial to your future health profile and the development of further health conscious habits.
Read MoreAt this point, trainees usually feel extremely confident so they immediately attempt a glute ham raise only to have a “Holy shit, my hamstrings are weak!” moment.
Read MoreIf you’ve seen this intimidating looking monstrosity at your gym and haven’t used it yet, I suggest you start. If you haven’t seen this beast at your gym, I suggest you go look for it. If you can’t find it, I suggest you go to a new gym… and yes - I am 100% serious about that last statement.
Read MoreWhether you’re aiming to hit a personal milestone on the bench press, develop tighter, more defined arms or to simply keep your training varied and interesting, these four triceps exercises are great tools to have in your “bag of training tricks”.
Read MoreI have a feeling that the Beyond Meat Burger might prove to be a little beyond what you originally bargained for relative to its impact on your future health profile. I’ve been known in the past, to advise people to count chemicals and ingredients BEFORE they even consider worrying about calories, so I have included below, the list of ingredients that you will find in the Beyond Meat Burger. To be clear, this is JUST the patty.
Read MoreTo conclude - remember that this is a lifestyle change - NOT a quick fix. Intermittent fasting can be employed for the rest of your life, consequently eliminating the annoying hunger cravings, exasperating weight fluctuations, relative lack of energy and other, general frustrations that go hand in hand with the most traditional of approaches to weight loss.
Read MoreDue to insulin’s role as a storage hormone; when insulin is elevated we can not burn the fat that we have stored. Body fat is burned as fuel when insulin levels are lowered. Therefore, running on a treadmill to mitigate the negative effects of having consumed a box of cookies would be the literal definition of an exercise in futility.
Read More“We are wired for feast and famine, not feast, feast, feast.”
Read MoreIf you’ve been given the two thumbs up to start improving your shoulder health here are three SIMPLE mobility drills that you can incorporate daily to start working towards pain-free, healthy shoulders!
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