Ever wondered how to develop your abs without painful sit ups? Well you can with trunk twists, lower ab raises and stomach suctions to give your stomach a more tapered and trim appearance. You can also use a tool such as the ab roller, which is simply a bar put through a wheel. In the video ...
READ MORE +Our next sandbag training article in the series revolves around the Overhead Press. Whether it's been on a Smith machine, with a barbell, or with kettlebells, just about everyone who trains has done some form of overhead pressing. Unarguably, the overhead press is a first-class compound exercise ...
READ MORE +The more we learn about the human body, the more it's obvious that we do not need to go to the gym to have a workout. There are tons of different ideas, some that are very unconventional, but nonetheless allow us to turn our everyday tasks into a complete workout - spring cleaning being one of ...
READ MORE +Do you enjoy working out but don't have time to go to the gym? You don't have to be concerned because you can do it in the comfort of your own home. You can try high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a type of workout that consists of quick bursts of intense effort followed by a short rest. ...
READ MORE +The ‘core’ is an important group of muscles at the centre of your body (imagine a box surrounding the middle of your body). The specific muscles that make up the core are mainly the rectus abdominis (‘abs’), transverse abdominis (the deepest internal core muscle that wraps around your sides and ...
READ MORE +Malasana is a popular yoga pose which has many names; Garland Pose, Upavesasana and it's also commonly known as a 'Deep Squat', however the wider-foot stance adopted widely in the west definitely identifies it as Malasana. Eastern cultures have, for centuries worked, socialised and carried out ...
READ MORE +With gym closures happening over the last few months in our country’s lockdowns, many of us have resorted to training at home. Training with your own bodyweight has become a necessity for very many people. With a small investment of a couple of pounds to buy some core sliders, (aka furniture ...
READ MORE +A strong core is the foundation of good balance and stability. It helps prevent falls and provides ample back support. In fact, you need better core strength in order to perform exercises or adopt exercises that engage the chest and midsection. It's always important to focus on building core ...
READ MORE +We have been working out and exercising more regularly at home these days. We’ve overcome some barriers that before, with easy gym accessibility, never posed a problem. Not only do we not have access to machines, but we have limited access to smaller equipment such as weights, mats, bands, etc. ...
READ MORE +At some point in your gym career, you will hit the dreaded ‘plateau’. Sure enough, you’ll be putting the time in, merrily lifting away them bam! All of a sudden the weight will stop increasing, the reps will start failing and the only thing growing will be frustration. This series of articles, ...
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