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When planning a resistance training programme for a client, you must first decide whether to use a whole-body approach or a split routine. The following article will help you decide which is better. Whole-body workout A whole-body workout is usually the most effective and practical when training beginners and intermediates. You can choose one exercise […]

The world health organisation (2021) recommends that adults perform strengthening activities (resistance training) that work all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) at least two days a week. This is because they provide a range of health benefits. The benefits of resistance training The benefits of resistance training include: […]

Studio cycling, also known as indoor cycling or spinning, is a popular form of exercise that involves riding a stationary bike in a group setting, often to music and under the guidance of an instructor. The history of studio cycling can be traced back to the 1980s, when a South African cyclist named Johnny “Johnny […]

Studio cycling, also known as indoor cycling, is a popular form of exercise that involves riding a stationary bicycle to the rhythm of music and guided by an instructor. The key concepts of studio cycling include: Resistance The resistance on the bike can be adjusted to simulate the feeling of riding on different terrains. This […]

Hypertrophy is the increase in size of an organ or tissue as a result of the growth of its cells. It’s a popular topic in the world of fitness, and the idea of building bigger muscles is the driving force behind many people’s gym routines. But what exactly is hypertrophy, and how can we achieve […]

When we are exercising, we aren’t always sure how hard we should be working or even how to gauge it. A very simple tool you can use is the RPE scale ‘Rate of Perceived Exertion’. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) RPE also known as the Borg scale, named after Dr Gunnar Borg who designed the […]

Physical activity has long been recognised as an important factor in overall health and well-being, but its benefits extend far beyond physical health. Regular physical activity has been shown to have numerous psychological health benefits as well, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood and self-esteem, and even helping to alleviate symptoms of depression. Reduce […]

Stabilisation is a sensible starting point for beginners. Clients who have never established a regular and consistent exercise routine are beginners. They may walk the dog or occasionally drop into their local Zumba class, but when it comes to structured goal-based exercise, they are a beginner. For those clients, you will need to begin with […]

Traditionally BMI is used by fit pros and health pros to assess whether an individual has a healthy body weight. However, as you probably know, it is not always relevant as it does not take into consideration what the body is composed of. For example, muscular individuals such as bodybuilders will be classified as obese […]

This week I want to remind you about a simple but effective training system called long slow distance training (LSD).      Since the introduction of HIIT and the hype that followed (cheers, Wicks!) LSD has become a little unfashionable! However, I am here to tell you that LSD training is fantastic and has […]