Overcoming Common Exercise Barriers – THE EXCUSE LIST BLAH BLAH BLAH Health and fitness make sense. Yet, when faced with actually being more physically active, most people can come up with scores of excuses, concerns, and worries. These barriers can prevent us from even taking the first step. Here a...
There is no other training method that develops strength, endurance and cardiovascular capacity quite like the kettlebell. Its ability to provide unparalleled conditioning and turbo charged fitness has seen an upsurge in popularity in recent years, with athletes such as Lance Armstrong, celebrities...
Downward dog The downward dog is one of the most widely recognised yoga poses and has much to offer any athlete, especially those involved in running or high-impact sports, where tight hamstrings and spinal tension can impede performance. However, as well as stretching and strengthening the body, th...
Press-ups/Push-ups A fresh look at one of the old favourites – press-ups/push-ups. As recent research indicates that the press-up action can and should – be tailored to the requirements of your sport. It may seem strange to feature such a common exercise as press-ups in ‘exercise of the month’ – af...
The ab curl-up Just because this is one of the most commonly- performed trunk exercises don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy. Poor technique compromises the effectiveness of the exercise, so it is worth checking that you are able to do it perfectly. Muscles involved: Rectus abdominis, obliques. B...