Preventing Injuries during high-intensity training
Any form of high-intensity training is going to push you outside of your comfort zone. And when we exceed
The many benefits of metcon training
If your goal is super-human fitness, superior conditioning and a single digit body fat percentage then metabolic conditioning training should
The great kettlebell swing debate
Due to its widespread use in CrossFit boxes around the world, the American-style kettlebell swing has grown in prominence, but
PNF stretching: The most effective way to improve range of motion
Stretching is important to counteract the natural forces of everyday movements and activities like weight training, which shortens muscles and other soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments.
The power of testosterone
If your testosterone levels are on the lower end of the spectrum you'll be weaker, have less energy, and a
Self myofascial release improves flexibility, mobility & movement
If you've been paying attention you would've noticed that your local gym now boasts a range of foam or plastic
The hard-gainer’s guide to serious gainz
We're not all blessed with the genes that make it easy to slap on size. The hard truth is that
The rep revealed
The rep, or repetition is the fundamental element of any weight lifting programme and can therefore be considered one of
The right group dynamics can nurture performance
Your parents probably warned you as a teenager about carefully considering who you choose to associate with, but you probably
Is crash training the key to unlocking super-sized performance gains?
The concept of crash training may sound extreme, or even detrimental, and when implemented incorrectly it certainly can be, but
Sweat science: How conventional thinking around optimal hydration is shifting
Drink 3 litres of water a day and an extra 500ml for every 20 minutes of strenuous exercise. For decades
How to conquer the dreaded muscle cramp
Few physiological phenomena are as common among endurance athletes, yet are as misunderstood, as muscle cramps. More specifically, the main
