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Now that phase 1 of my 12 week challenge is complete it is time to shake things up again and begin phase 2 – strength. Phase 1 was all about volume and muscle tension. Allowing my body to adapt to a high frequency of lifting (six times per week) with moderate loads (6-12RM) and slow […]

8th May 2019

Getting into the best shape of my life at 40 years of age is not just about working hard, it is mainly about working smart. You may be thinking about starting a similar challenge yourselves so I am going to be sharing my training strategy with you over the next 12 weeks and any other […]

30th April 2019

When you first start lifting weights with the aim to build a better physique and/or get stronger it is important that you know where to start and how to progress to avoid injury and to ensure you get the fastest most effective results that also give you a foundation for big gains in the long […]

30th April 2019

There is nothing wrong with going to the gym day after day for no reason other than to be a bit healthier and with the hope that you may look a bit better after a few weeks but sometimes our motivation can dwindle if we don’t see results fast enough. One way to combat our […]

30th April 2019

When writing a battery of fitness tests for my clients I often like to include waist circumference. Whether the client has a weight loss goal or a weight gain goal it can still be applicable and more importantly can be used as a in indicator of health status. What does waist circumference tell us? Simply […]

30th April 2019

For those of you that don’t know me my name is Jon Bond, I’m a dad, business owner, fitness enthusiast and… I turn 40 in 12 weeks time ( 7th July). I am using these final weeks, before the milestone birthday, to discover whether it’s not too late to get myself into the best shape […]

9th April 2019

It’s new year – which means it’s time to think about your resolutions! For many people that involves getting back into working out. Unfortunately, many people live with misapprehensions about fitness regimes and training which can lead to them making mistakes or giving up altogether. Here are six workout and training myths and misconceptions as […]

17th December 2018

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating or planned exercise such as going to the gym or playing a sport. Examples of NEAT Walking to work Housework Gardening DIY Even fidgeting! NEAT activities can significantly contribute towards your daily energy expenditure without the need for […]

26th September 2018

Are you looking to find a role in the fitness industry? Whether you are looking to becoming a class instructor or work as a personal trainer, here are the first steps that you can take. Do the research The first step on your path to becoming a fitness instructor is to do the necessary research. […]

25th September 2018

Body hooks, like head hooks, are also a round stopper. In fact a good body shot can be more devastating than a head hook. I have been hit in the head and across the jaw countless times and luckily I haven’t even seen stars but I have been caught of guard with a bodyshot at […]

17th August 2018

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