Nothing builds the glutes quite like the barbell hip thrust, yet, while it is a staple in most gym programmes designed for women, it remains an unusual sight to see a man hip thrust a loaded barbell in the gym. The biggest advocate and inventor of the barbell hip thrust is, in fact, Bret Contreras, ...

The plank is powerful. A quick and easy exercise for your core - it will leave you strengthened, toned and standing tall with a confident posture. Add it to your daily routine and your weekly workouts. Start simple with the basic plank, then modify it with a few variations like the high plank, side ...

Functional fitness aims to train your body for everyday situations by mimicking a range of common, practical, real-world movements that your body would most likely need to perform. This is in contrast to stereotypical gym workouts which, while being helpful in their place, don’t necessarily prepare ...

It’s a term most of us have heard of but can we truthfully hold our hands up and say what glute activation is? Probably not, but don’t worry, we've got you. This article isn’t just for those guilty of Netflix marathons slumped on your derriere (as most of us are), glute activation is for all and ...

The hamstrings play a crucial role in many daily activities such as, running, jumping, walking and cycling. They are a commonly injured muscle group, particularly amongst sports people, but what many people don’t realise is that poor strength and flexibility in the hamstrings is a common underlying ...

Pilates is a form of exercise that was originally developed in the early 1900's by Joseph Hubertus Pilates (born: 9th December, 1883 in Mönchengladbach, Germany), with the aim of helping the body to gain strength and flexibility. Joseph was a self-defence instructor during World War I, and he ...

Most of us this summer will have seen the beautiful Instagram pictures of stretchy people doing back bends in front of sun sets. For those of you that are unfamiliar with this practise, back bends usually involve lying on your back, stomach or knees, with the spine lengthening and stretching as you ...

Got a stiff back? Want to relieve pain and tightness while strengthening and stretching your back muscles into the bargain? Here are a combination of really helpful yoga-inspired movements to help relax the situation. Read on for 5 Top Yoga Stretches for Back Pain Relief! 1. Upward and Downward ...

Planks are an ideal exercise for your abdominal muscles because they engage and strengthen all of your core's muscles. These will help you keep fit by giving you toned abs, improved balance, posture and flexibility. Read on for our Top 5 Plank Exercises for Abs! The four main abdominal muscles ...

The ski season is in full blow and for those of you who may have slightly over indulged during the festive break, getting back to regular exercise can seem a daunting and even scary prospect. However if you are lucky enough to have a ski holiday planned, getting physically in shape for all the ...