Orange Theory vs CrossFit: What are the Differences, and Which is Better For You?
It can be quite hard deciding what kind of exercise you want to do. Will a powerlifting regime suit you, or do you want to bulk up with bodybuilding? Do you wa...
Training
Orange Theory: What is it and How Can it Benefit You?
Orange Theory is one of the biggest, fastest growing fitness programmes in the world. It has some hardcore devotees and proponents cite some quite incredible s...
Skin the Cat for Better Shoulder Mobility
There are many exercises in any athletes’ rosters that require good shoulder mobility. Any presses- overhead, bench, dips, push ups, or any variation thereof- ...
The Z Press for Building Big, Strong Shoulders and Supercharging your Overhead Press
If you want a strong strict overhead press, wide shoulders and a solid, stable set of rotator cuffs, you should consider including the Z press in your regular ...
Master the Hollow Hold to Upgrade Your Core Strength and Stability
Force resistance is one of your core’s main jobs, so training isometrically- holding yourself still under contraction- way should always be a priority. If you ...
The Couch Stretch
The couch stretch is designed to improve mobility in your back, core and hips whilst relieving muscular and soft tissue tightness caused by imbalances, poor po...
Top 3 Pectoral Stretches for Improved Range of Motion and Movement Fluidity
Stretching out your pecs is key to long term correct posture, smooth movement and pain-free living. We’re going to delve a little into yoga for this one. Th...
Planks vs. Crunches: Which One is the King of Ab Exercises?
Let’s take a look at two powerhouses of the core training world: planks and crunches. They are so ubiquitous that most people who are training their cores for ...
Kettlebell High Pulls for Full Body Strength and Explosivity
Kettlebell high pulls are a full body strength- and power- building exercise that engage your entire midsection, with great emphasis on the abs, hips and poste...
The Jefferson Curl: A Controversial Back Flexion and Strengthening Move
The Jefferson curl is a very controversial back flexion and extension exercise. Proponents like it for its ability to strengthen the spine and improve back and...