Firstly, 'failure' can be a difficult moment to define in the gym. Failure to physically move the weight? Or failure to move the weight in the manor we want to?However, Reps in reserve (RIR) is a tool we can use to measure proximity to failure of a muscle during a given set....
If you've been trying to build muscle for a while but you're not seeing results, this post is for you!TIP NUMBER 1:Underpinning any good training programme is a sound nutrition strategy aimed at fuelling your body optimally.When it comes to building muscle arguably the numbe...
Why Protein Is So Important For Fat Loss
September 15, 2023
Protein is THE most important macronutrient when pursuing fat loss!We know that calorie/energy balance is king when it comes to fat loss related goals.However protein intake can directly impact fat loss by:Having a high thermic effect of food - meaning it is harder ...
Building A Better Body Without The Boring Bits
April 6, 2022
I WAS WRONG.
In the past, I’ve got caught up in the minutia of mobility training (obsessing over fancy little mobility drills that would even put your physio to sleep).
But over time I’ve come to realise improving your mobility and building a better body can be a simpler...
Time Saving Training
February 3, 2022
There are several reasons why you may want to streamline your workouts; you're in a busy crowded gym, you only have limited time in between meetings or on a break to get a session in, you may need to get home to your kids after work etc.
So how can you plan your workouts to ...
Advice On Training During Busy Periods
January 14, 2022
I’m all too familiar with my clients in the wharf going through incredibly busy periods at work and therefore struggling to maintain/prioritise training.
It’s inevitable that work loads will increase and this can detract from your time and energy.
So having a strategy to...
Mobility & Stability For Sport
April 20, 2021
Improving your mobility/stability will serve many benefits if you play competitive or recreational sport.
Better joint mobility/stability = less dysfunction/imbalance in the way your body moves. So in sport training as well as fitness training, this will directly reduce your...
Move Pain-Free
February 16, 2021
Little niggles, aches and pains have seemingly just been accepted as part of life for some people and it needn’t be.Whether you have an old injury that has seemingly taken its toll or you’ve had years of working behind a desk unable to pull yourself away from emails or m...
Running The Right Way
January 12, 2021
1. Respect the run & prep properly.
Problem = Too many people just lace up the trainers and hit the tarmac. Over time this can have real impact on your joints (literally). Resulting in injuries.
Solution = spend 5-10 minutes prepping your key joints and major muscle groups u...
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