Forgive the title of this post. I actually really like Lunges and single leg exercises in general. They identify imbalances in strength and coordination along with training balance. Both very useful to help avoid injury in sports and daily life. Many people are obsessed with lifting HEAVY. I get it. There's huge satisfaction in seeing... Continue Reading →

We are all familiar with the concept that we need to go outside of our comfort zone for personal growth to happen. Until recently I would have agreed with you. That was until I read an Instagram post from my online client, Aisling about expanding your comfort zone. See the screenshot below: I immediately loved... Continue Reading →

I've written at length before about how the goal isn't the goal. That the goal is to do the things the person that has achieved the goal did to get there. In other words, your daily habits if consistent over a long period of time will untimately determine whether or not you achieve what you... Continue Reading →

I'm all for donating to charity. The majority of charitable organisations do selfless work for local communities and are a huge resource to those that benefit from their services. Since this pandemic started charities and local businesses alike have had to find new ways of generating revenue. I get that. I understand it and I... Continue Reading →

"No Pain, No Gain""Go Hard or Go Home""It's not about having time, it's about making time""Train Insane or Remain the Same" We've all heard these phrases and have probably used them in passing. The problem is; they're all bullshit. "No Pain, No Gain" implies that in order to gain results you need to go through... Continue Reading →

The Kettlebell Swing is an amazing exercise for the posterior chain of muscles (these are the muscles on the back of the body from the neck to the feet) with a particular emphasis on the glutes (bum) and hamstrings (back of thigh). To target these muscles effectively you need to hinge at the hips. The... Continue Reading →

Using paper towels to make your Deadlift technique better may sound silly but its super effective! Watch the short video clip below, try it for yourself and let me know how much better your Deadlift feels. https://youtu.be/ehTgGRDAIwQ I hope this helps your technique and enables you to improve your numbers on the bar whether its... Continue Reading →

Not everybody needs to do Face Pulls but when the majority of our time is spent in a rounded shoulder position then doing exercises that strengthen the opposing muscle groups is definitely recommended. The Face Pull is just that! Working the muscles at the rear if the shoulder (Posterior Deltoid), upper back (traps) and the... Continue Reading →

The Supine Plank is the reverse of a standard Plank exercise. Instead of facing the floor you are facing the ceiling, braced by the upper arms between 2 benches or other stable surface. This exercise is excellent to use as a warm-up drill or as a standalone exercise in it's own right. Not only does... Continue Reading →

At a time when many gyms are enforcing time slot booking with 1 hour limits on sessions being economical with your exercise selection has never been more important. You dont want to waste valuable time setting up equipment, waiting for the same equipment or taking ample rest between sets. Combination exercises, where 2 exercises are... Continue Reading →