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Things new runners want to know
At some point or another, the majority of people are tempted to try running. That's because running is easily accessible, requires no special equipment, and anyone can get started with it. You just have to lace up your trainers and head out the door....
A guide to the bulk and cut
The fitness world brings a lot of jargon, especially around weight training. If you're new to the scene, you might have heard the terms' bulking' and 'cutting' being used but have no idea what they mean. Or even if they apply to you. Let alone how to do them. So take...
What’s the difference? The glute bridge vs the hip thrust
The glute bridge and hip thrust are easily mixed up. And understandably so. They look similar. They feel similar. Aren't they just the exact same thing? Both exercises target and help build strength in the glutes and hamstrings, but some differences make them...
Do you really need to be doing ab workouts?
Abs or abdominals are quite the buzz word in fitness culture. They’re a muscle group surrounded by a lot of misinformation. First, we’re told we should be doing this ab blaster for a shredded stomach. Then, we’re told that abs are actually made in the...
How to go from running 5k to 10k
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...
How many calories should I burn in the gym?
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...
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,...
