Running can be slightly addictive. Most of us start off disliking it. Boring, sweaty, hurts my lungs. No thanks. But after we dabble in the first few runs, we likely find ourselves eager to hit new distances, faster times, and higher frequencies. It’s an...
Most people find it easier to get motivated when they have a goal. So when you walk into the gym, you might think of a workout as being defined by the number of calories you burn. We tend to link exercise with calories. We feel that the more calories we burn, the...
We all do it. Talk ourselves out of the early morning workouts. Then after a tough day, dread the thought of an after-work gym session and end up talking ourselves out of that too. It’s hard to get motivated. And it all starts with our attitude. The thing that can...
Whether it’s semi-pro standard or weekend five aside, everyone’s keen to improve their performance on the pitch. Penalty practice and drills are, of course, important, but there’s a lot of work you can be doing in the gym to support your development...
We don’t want to admit it but walking out onto the gym floor when you’re new to lifting can be very intimidating. Everyone seems to know what they are doing. All the machines look complicated to operate. We don’t want to make a mistake and look like...
Plyometric exercises have a goal of increasing your power. They involve big bursts of force for short periods of time. This type of training is pretty intense. It’s well known for its explosive and energetic nature. It’s sometimes called ‘shock training’. Enough said....
