I happened upon this exercise by mistake during a workout I was doing at home. I was kneeling, doing a KB Overhead Press, when I put one down and my son asked me could he have a kettlebell. Already kneeling I outstretched the kettlebell in both hands to give it to him. My anterior core... Continue Reading →
Source: Want a Program Mick? BACKGROUND Paudi (the boss) and I were chatting at reception about the benefits of High Intensity Training (or GAA, probably GAA) when I noticed Michael in our studio on the CCTV. He wandered aimlessly for a few moments and I decided to walk up and see if he would like to... Continue Reading →
If you have ever lifted weights before chances are, you have had DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) in your thighs, shoulders, ass, abs, practically everywhere! That feeling the day after a workout where a sneeze would cause you to shatter as if you were made of glass – that’s DOMS. The feeling when laughing hurts,... Continue Reading →
The acronym SMARTER is used in the fitness industry as a tool to ensure programs meet certain criteria. Here we will go through each one and explain it a little bit more. S – Specific Many clients have told me they want to tone up and lose weight. As a trainer I need to get... Continue Reading →
INTRODUCTION Operation Transformation hits our screens again shortly. Karl Henry and his sidekicks will make Joe Ordinary feel guilty for not losing their target weight or gaining 1lb in weight over the course of a week while we all look on disappointed for him/her. They will then increase the intensity of their exercise program the... Continue Reading →
On 10th October 2009, the night before our first marathon (I was running with friend Shane Edwards), Ireland played Italy in a World Cup Qualifier. The game ended 2-2 in an agonising fashion with Italy equalising in the 89th minute. We said we would only have 1 or 2 beers (with grub for soakage obviously)... Continue Reading →
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