Ankle dorsiflexion is a movement whereby the angle between the top of the foot and the shin decreases. A practical example of this would…
WOMEN AND TRAINING: DEBUNKING THE 3 BIGGEST MYTHS “The myth that women shouldn’t lift heavy is only perpetuated by women who fear work and men…
Not everyone uses a training plan, as some see any sort of gym work as a bonus to either maintain their physique, or purely…
Progressive overload is what I believe to be the key to good programming; from running a marathon, to training for a powerlifting meet, if…
With short daylight hours, cold weather and dark afternoons, our mood and energy can take a bit of a hit. Here’s the good news:…
Every minute on the minute EMOM workouts were first popularised in CrossFit. As the name suggests, this style of training involves the performance of…
The time when everyone is trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions to get back into shape, get their beach-bodies back and get summer…
The New Year; the time when we all promise to get fitter, stronger, richer (anyone have any tips on that one?!) and most importantly…
Do you feel like you’re doing the same old routine in the gym, and not getting the results you want? You may want to…
The number of individuals who have started incorporating deadlifts in their workout routines has increased exponentially in the last couple of years. These individuals range…
DO I HAVE TO CUT OUT FATS FROM MY DIET IN ORDER TO LOSE FAT? Losing fat is all about being in a calorie deficit;…
Here’s how to explain the differences between the three “lifting” sports. If you train with weights, you’ve probably had at least one confusing conversation…
I always find it funny when people say things to me like “How do you work in an Immunology Lab and still get sick?!”…
No matter how long you’ve been training for, there’s always something to learn. Although we may think that after a few years of lifting…
Tis the season for plenty of layers in the gym. Ready to make the most of “bulking season”? Does your training change with the…
The ultimate goal for any trainer is to get the most out of ones gym session in the shortest time. That’s not to say…
It may shock some of you to hear a Personal Trainer saying that really, truly, exercise and weight loss are not rocket science. Of…
Luckily, BULK POWDERS® have you got you covered for the new year, with a fantastic range of training accessories. So, let’s have a look at…
When you land at the gym – do you get stuck into a programme or do you train whatever feels good at the time? There…
When the temperature starts to drop and the winter months approach it seems that illness is everywhere. People are coughing and spluttering and whether…
Cold winter mornings and evenings can make it more difficult to stick to your training regime. When it’s cold and dark outside it’s much easier…