It is well known that participating in regular exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal adaptations. These include strength and endurance gains, increased lean muscle mass, improved fitness, reduced fat mass, and weight loss. Whilst it is fairly easy to get set in our ways when it comes to the exercises we complete in our…
One of the most common questions I get from athletes is ‘how do I get faster, jump higher, change direction quicker? There is one thing all these athletic attributes have in common: POWER! Power = (force x distance) / time Athletes can get carried away and jump straight into training for power production without thinking…
I’m sure a lot of you have heard the above phrase more than once. While this statement may not be 100% correct there is some truth in it. So, what does it actually mean? To explain it simply muscle tissue is denser than fat tissue, meaning that for the same weight muscle takes up slightly…
There are benefits that can be found in participating in any type of exercise or training programs. Depending on your level of fitness and what you would like to achieve can determine what type of exercise you would like to participate in. Two types of exercise are aerobic and anerobic training. Aerobic training is more…
As the gyms are re-opening this week, it is finally time for us to transition from doing our exercise in the backyard back into the gym. For many of us, this will mean the start of a new exercise routine or the recommencing of our old routine. Many will want to regain their strength or…
As government restrictions are starting to ease and we are on the pathway to returning to normality, getting back into our usual exercise routines can be challenging. Here are a few helpful tips to get you back on track: SMART Goals Before starting an exercise regime, it is important to establish clear personal goals. Creating…
The big isolation of 2020 looks to be drawing to a close. Restrictions are starting to be eased and people are starting to look forward to getting out of their homes and getting life back to ‘normal’ again. For some, the light at the end of the tunnel has been all the motivation they need…
Most people have a good understanding of what balance is and know what it means to have good or even poor balance. However, what you may not be aware of is proprioception and why it is important. Proprioception may sound like a fancy word only used by sports people. However, it is essential that everyone…
Currently most people are trying to maintain their normal level of fitness or at least the amount of exercise that they participate in on a weekly basis. However, with the current changes to the amount of access everyone has to exercise equipment and changes surrounding group-based classes, exercise participation is more challenging. For those aged over 65, maintaining balance is an…
When it comes to exercise and training, we all have different goals for what we want to achieve. Because there are various ways we can exercise, it is sometimes difficult to find the right type of training that aligns with your goals and needs. Here are the most common types of training modes and their…