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 ...

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 ...

Cycling is an incredibly versatile pastime! If you’re up for the challenge, it’s essential to know tips on how to prepare for long-distance cycling. Stay hydrated, stretch, and take your time! Whether you plan on pursuing racing or want to travel the country, long-distance cycling requires ...

Glutes and (lots of) squats go together, we all know that! Sure they are essential to help strengthen the gluteal area, but there is more to a stronger butt than this basic hip hinge performed in gyms all over the world. Below are the 4 exercises you need to know if you want to properly work all ...

Running is a great way to keep fit and it's one of the most popular forms of exercise globally. However, at least 50% of regular runners will face the problem of injury; the most common injuries being iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, patellofemoral syndrome ...

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 ...

Warrior poses are among the most dynamic yoga postures. Besides being a great stretch for the outer hips and hamstrings, it’s proven to be an amazing strengthening pose. There are five variations of this pose: warrior one, two, and three, reverse and humble warrior. All target different muscle ...

A foam roller is a compressed foam cylinder mostly used to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tightness and work through inflammation. Foam rolling is a self-applied exercise that reproduces a deep tissue massage. Using a foam roller before a workout increases flexibility, allowing you to get ...

To be able to stretch is imperative to help you mitigate the chances of injury, or pain. Flexibility is a key benefit of stretching, but there are numerous other reasons to stretch, especially just before a workout. Even if you're just going for a quick walk during your lunch break at work, (which ...

Cycling brings with it an array of benefits and although the cost of a bike can vary from the very basic budget bikes, (around £80-£120) to more specialist bikes (around the £400-£1,000 mark and upwards), cycling, even with the most basic bike still brings wonderful health benefits. Now that ...