Nobody begins their fitness journey being able to do loads of reps or lift very heavy weights. You need to challenge your muscles to develop them. A great way to build your strength and fitness is to follow the principles of progressive overload. What is...
Exercise is all about muscle contraction. Most forms of training we do in the gym or at home look to engage different muscle groups so we can develop strength, muscle mass, endurance, and all-round fitness. There are hundreds of different muscles...
We get it. For some people, the treadmill is like the Bounty in the gym equipment selection box. Whether it’s the monotony of the movement, the annoying sound of the belt, or that funny feeling you get in your knees, it’s enough to put you off cardio...
Starting from P.E at school, we’ve always been told to stretch before exercise. Before football practice. At the start of a run. First thing in the morning. For lots of us, it has become habitual. Others resent the amount of time it takes up. We see stretching as...
Often used in the same context as stretching, yoga, and warming up, mobility is the foundation of all gym workout. We believe that mobility is notoriously underrated. Because everyone needs mobility. From toddlers, to athletes, to the older generation. Without it,...
Whether preparing for a race or trying to develop your distances, the biggest focus for most runners is mileage. Clocking up the kilometres makes us feel like we’re progressing. It’s our biggest barometer for success. But busy obsessing over weekly totals, it’s easy...
