Following on from our 4 Tips for Postural Health During Pregnancy article here are our Top 5 Antenatal Exercises which will help to optimise your ante and post-natal health and fitness. 1. Pelvic Floor Exercises As previously stated the pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) are extremely important ...

In this day and age the diet and fitness industry as well as social media, have a lot to answer for in terms of making women in particular (but also a growing number of men) feel negative about our bodies. Many claim a one size fits all approach and if you would just work hard enough in the gym and ...

Most strength coaches live and die by the barbell and with good reason. While I’m not suggesting that sandbags are an adequate replacement for the barbell, they may just be one of the best kept secrets in the fitness industry. Occasionally it is important to throw a spanner in the works and mix ...

Stress is almost an indistinguishable part of the matrix of modern living so it’s important that you develop mechanisms for coping with it properly. ‘Stress’ elevates cortisol levels and puts you in a physical ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ response mode. Being stressed for prolonged periods without a system ...

When you become pregnant your body goes through some monumental changes, not least that you have a little person growing inside of you! In 4 Tips For Postural Health During Pregnancy we provide an explanation as to why and how your body changes which should help put your mind at ease so that you ...

Sometimes we all need an extra push! If you feel like you need a jump-start in your motivation for training while striving toward your fitness goals watching a powerfully moving film is a great way to get you all revved up and your own beast mode activated! There are many movies with strong ...

They say all good things must come to an end. As philosophical as that sounds it’s not exactly what we want to hear when it comes to our training progress. Yet at some point or another most of us are faced with this harsh reality. Thankfully, there’s no need to worry, because in 5 Reasons Why ...

Ask any serious bodybuilder to name his favourite bodybuilders, chances are Frank Zane will be mentioned. In Bodybuilding Legends - Frank Zane, we take a look at this legendary bodybuilder who many believe had the perfect physique in what has been called the 'golden era' of bodybuilding. Zane had a ...

Women and weights has been the subject of misconception for way too long with many women fearing a ‘bulked up’ look. In turn they walk away from one of the most beneficial aspects of fitness which is weight training. In order to improve strength and muscle tone, resistance is needed whether in the ...

In Top 5 Unusual Bodyweight Exercises we'll look at 5 exercises that you may not be familiar with that only require your own bodyweight and a few easily accessible props. You might get a few funny looks when you perform them but they’re well worth it! 1. Chin retractions with theraband Nowadays ...

Ever wondered how yogis balance themselves in crazy positions? No it’s not that they possess super powers, it’s that they have super strong abdominals! Having strong and toned abs is important to a lot of us. Not only does a strong core look great but it supports our physical body in so many ways. ...

It’s time for us to rejoice. The days of being all show and no go are finally over. However that doesn’t mean we’re going to get on the treadmill and slog away for hours on end, sacrificing our hard earned muscle for a small increase in fitness. In 5 Ways To Up Your Heart Rate Without the ...