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How positive self-talk helps in sport and exercise
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...
Improve your football performance from the gym
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 as a well-rounded...
How to start lifting weights
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 the novice we are,...
What is plyometric training?
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....
How long does it take to lose fitness?
Sometimes, we have to take a break from exercise. Maybe there’s a mad period at work, and motivation fades. Or perhaps a global pandemic hits, and all the gyms have to close. As we all know now, anything can happen. Whatever the reason, fitness can easily get pushed...
How do I create a calorie deficit?
If you're on a weight loss journey or ever have been before, you'll be very familiar with a calorie deficit. Wiping away the fad diets and workouts that promise to 'blast belly fat', there's a very simple science behind weight loss. To lose body fat, you need to burn...
What are opposing muscle groups?
Roughly speaking, the body is arranged into opposing muscle groups. They're also often referred to as antagonistic muscle groups or antagonist pairs. Because most movements have two phases to them, opposing muscle groups work together to perform...
5 gym challenge ideas to get you motivated
Creatures of habit is a clichéd phrase, but it’s true, especially when it comes to our fitness routines. We tend to do the same warm-ups, use the same equipment, and the same muscles. Even if we change it up on different days, our workout week still looks a bit samey...
What are isometric exercises?
When we’re short on time and only have a quick 30 minutes in the gym, we need exercises that are simple, effective, quick, and need little equipment. Isometrics are a pretty good fit for this. Everyone from astronauts to new mothers can benefit from isometric...
