Considering the physical challenges of the game of field hockey, training programmes should include elements of aerobic, strength and flexibility and with the Rio Olympics fast approaching what better time than now to consider 5 Top Hockey Exercises to boost a player’s performance! The Rio ...

Title: Old But Strong Author: Ian Duckett Year: 2016 Publisher: BodyInDesign Publishing Synopsis: With 36 years’ of training experience and a long list of natural bodybuilding competitions behind him, Ian Duckett shares his knowledge of how to continue to make gains as you gradually ...

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, there are always plenty of ways to boost your performance in the water. Here are some top tips with drill exercises to get you practising! 1. Focus on your breathing In any sport, coaches often underestimate the importance of breathing. But ...

In 10 Weightlifters to Watch Out for in Rio! we look at ten weightlifters who'll be looking to bring their iron ‘A’ game to bear this summer: Five men, five women, ten different countries. Weightlifting is one of 28 sports which will strongly (no pun intended!) feature at the Rio 2016 ...

Gymnastics have become more and more popular especially at the Olympic Games over the years and it’s become one of the most competitive, talent-filled events in Olympic history.  In this article we’ve listed 10 Top Gymnasts competing at the Rio Olympics (5 male, 5 female) to look out for this ...

Seeing a weight pressed overhead is becoming an increasingly rare sight in gyms these days. 5 Top Overhead Press Variations! notes that overhead pressing is hard work and has led to it being quite the underused exercise. The importance of overhead pressing is indisputable however; it features ...

The three pillars of sport nutrition are to: a) maximise performance when it matters, b) maximise recovery and c) how to enhance physiological adaptations induced by exercise training. 5 Top Tips to Optimize Your Training Diet! will help build the foundations for any successful training program ...

You may remember our recent article about certain exercises you could do with your barbell. Ilya Ilyin: A Real Barbell Boss! is definitely for you if you'd like some more inspiration. Read on as we're going to take a look at why he's clearly one of the living legends of the iron sport. Hailing ...

Check out this exciting news from the BodyPower Expo 2016. This leading health and fitness event at the Birmingham NEC runs from tomorrow, 13th May-Sunday 15th!  It's going to be a big one, look forward to see you there! BARBELLS AND BODYWEIGHT - COMPETITIONS TO INSPIRE A NATION TO FITNESS ...

Opinions about weight machines are very diverse. Some love them and see many benefits of using them. Others almost condemn them and believe they have no place within a training program. In this article, we look at 7 Top Reasons to use Weight Machines to help achieve your goals! 1. Convenience ...