Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially as a new member or a beginner level athlete. With all the different equipment, machines, and people around, it can be hard to know where to start or how to progress. That’s where training zones come in. Not only do they provide a clear structure ...
READ MORE +So far in our sandbag training series we've looked at 7 exercises that you should do if you decide to give this unconventional way of training a try. Whilst barbells, dumbbells and weight machines can certainly produce excellent results, sandbags have a few advantages over typical gym equipment. ...
READ MORE +There's been an ongoing debate among strength athletes and fitness enthusiasts as to which lift is the "king of exercises" - the squat or the deadlift. Both are superb exercises which work your entire body and produce unbeatable strength and muscle gains. Typically, it's the deadlift that allows ...
READ MORE +Are lunges part of your lower body training? Well if they aren't, it's about time they were! This compound exercise is a favourite lower body exercise for many athletes and gym-goers. It's not difficult to learn which makes it suitable for people from all types of training backgrounds, and it ...
READ MORE +Our next sandbag training article in the series revolves around Power Cleans. We've all seen weightlifters in the Olympics picking up heavy weights from the floor and hoisting them up before holding them overhead. The clean and jerk is one of the two lifts (the snatch is the other) in this sport ...
READ MORE +Carries are our next sandbag training article in the series - a "bang for your buck" exercise which is incredibly simple and effective. The sandbag carry works a whole range of muscles in your body and takes very little time to learn. This exercise is common in strongman competitions and it's a ...
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 +Our next sandbag training article in the series is for anyone who's got a decent bit of experience of lifting weights under their belt. If you do you'll know that the barbell bent over row is one of the best upper back building exercises you can do. Done with a sandbag, it feels every bit as good ...
READ MORE +Training for a triathlon is never easy but as women, we can often come across added hurdles in comparison to our male competitors. This makes our training and race day experience completely unique. If you are new to the world of triathlons, this is something that can be easily overlooked when you ...
READ MORE +Do you try to start a health or fitness program, and find you keep stopping and starting, never really sticking with it long enough to see results? Do you find yourself procrastinating for weeks or even months on end and shove your fitness resolutions under the carpet? Do you wait for the New Year ...
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