Pulsing – moving through a small part of an exercises to form a short, repetitive motion – represents a great addition to any resistance training regime. Barre and yoga classes make common use of it, but it can be used…
Circuit training can elicit fantastic results in a very short space of time for those looking to boost their cardiovascular fitness, workload capacity, and explosivity, and for those looking to build and maintain a caloric deficit in order to lose…
Behind every great CrossFit athlete is a brilliant CrossFit coach. But what makes a good coach stand out? On a regular basis CrossFitters around the world get certified as CrossFit L1 coaches. A good coach is encouraging, passionate, helpful, dedicated,…
The bear crawl exercise is one of the best, most functional movements you can perform if you’re looking to improve core strength and full body agility. You will often find them in bootcamp, HIIT and circuit style workouts, as they…
The Achilles tendon connects your two main calf muscles – the gastrocnemius and soleus – to the back of the heel bone. It comes into play in most athletic movements, as well as most day to day movement. Every time…
The waiter’s walk is amongst the best exercises going for improve shoulder stability and boosting upper body pressing strength. It is largely isometric, though it is a multi-purpose, multi-joint exercise, that develops fantastic scapula stability. Improving scapular stability will, of…
There are plenty of exercise systems and individual stretches that can be used very effectively as ways to improve flexibility and range of motion. In terms of systems, we have things like yoga and tai chi; dynamic and ballistic; isometric…
Back hyperextensions, also known as back extensions or simply hyperextensions, are a fantastic exercise for the posterior chain, placing great emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. They present as something of a reverse sit up, but with the motion…
Building up the inner pectorals of the chest can make the chest look more imposing and complete. Rather than simply hitting the bench and chest press over and over, it will show that you take a well-rounded approach to your…
The farmer’s carry is one of the best exercises you could possibly incorporate into your training regime. It helps to build full body strength and endurance, promotes good posture, and elicits hypertrophy through the full trunk and torso. It is…
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