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In a previous article we have already discussed the great benefits of boxing & padwork for fitness so now that we have convinced you to incorporate this into your training we had better give you some technical pointers. What better place to start than with the stance and guard. Orthodox or Southpaw? Before we begin […]

Everyone has their opinion about what is the best form of exercise for weight loss. Running seems like a good option as it is low cost and very accessible –  but is it actually good for weight loss? Are all runners lean? A few years back I took part in a fun run called the Hangover 5. […]

In case you have not heard of it before I am going to introduce to you a very specific type of stretching called ‘Dynamic stretching’. Quite simply dynamic stretching is stretching with movement. This type of stretching has been around for several years however, is has taken a while to catch on. Typically when we […]

For those of you that run regularly or are thinking about taking up running as a hobby, it is essential that you know to recognise, avoid and alleviate shin splints. Otherwise, your good intended health kick may come at a painful price. A few years back, I asked one of our Instructors, sports therapist and […]

Knowing when you should add more Kilo’s to your lifts can be a tricky decision. Your keen to continue increasing your lifts but don’t want to go up one week to find you immediately go back down the following week. When you first start lifting you can probably expect a small increase each training session […]

Training outdoors in all weathers has so many benefits. Once you overcome the initial transition from your comfortable home to battling the elements, you will be really glad you did. So much so that you will eventually find that you can no longer spend a whole day cooped up indoors – you will long for […]

When we think about exercise we often associated it with weight loss. However, exercise has way more benefits then that. The following list highlights 5 great benefits of exercise that we often forget about. 1) Better sleep Those that engage in regular exercise sleep better than those that don’t.  Having a healthy sleep routine has several […]

Interval training involves structured periods of work and recovery aimed at developing both the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. This type of training develops the body’s lactic acid tolerance abilities as well as developing all of the physiological systems involved during continuous (steady state) training .   Why use interval training? When exercising at a […]

I often get asked what is the best form of exercise. Unfortunately it is not a question I can answer without asking a few questions of my own first.  Those of you that have completed our level 3 diploma in fitness instruction and personal training will be familiar with the terms specificity and individuality. Specificity Specificity states […]

I have had tight hamstrings and glutes ever since I can remember. This resulted in a lot of discomfort when I was doing, well, everything!! I love to deadlift. Lifting heavy things off the floor feels good for some reason. However, I used to suffer for a few days after. Over the years I have tried yoga, […]