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What is training to failure? Training to failure, or close to failure, is when you can no longer perform any more repeti...
14/12/2021

What is training to failure? Training to failure, or close to failure, is when you can no longer perform any more repetitions within a set rep range or only just be able to complete the rep range you have set.

It's only by pushing ourselves to failure, or close to it, that we are able to determine just how many reps and/ or sets we are truly capable of at any given weight. From this, you can establish new working sets and base your progressive overload off of this starting point.

Warm up sets aside, no set should feel easy and/ or comfortable. And especially not the last 3-4 reps. If you have to break form to finish a set rep range - consider that your failure point and stop. Have fun with it, push yourself and be safe!

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Why you shouldn't neglect your upper body!As you develop more lean muscle mass across your ENTIRE body, in relation to b...
18/10/2021

Why you shouldn't neglect your upper body!

As you develop more lean muscle mass across your ENTIRE body, in relation to body fat, the more metabolically active your body becomes. This will further aid you in your efforts to reduce body fat and improve body composition.

Alongside a positive boost to your body image, developing a strong upper body is incredibly empowering and, watching the weights you're lifting periodically increase, is extremely rewarding too!

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Resting and recovering is essential when it comes to getting the absolute most out of all those hours spent in the gym a...
15/10/2021

Resting and recovering is essential when it comes to getting the absolute most out of all those hours spent in the gym and working out!

Our muscles simply cannot repair or grow unless we have adequate rest. This will mean aiming for between 6 and 9 hours of sleep every night and not training every single day of the week.

If you still want to be active on your rest days, try doing some active recovery. Active recovery is considered to be exercises like walking, swimming, cycling, jogging or even yoga, amongst others. These will keep the blood flowing and can even aid your recovery. But do fully rest if you're injured or in a lot of pain.

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A compound exercise is any movement in which you're using more than one muscle group at a time.Squats are a great exampl...
13/10/2021

A compound exercise is any movement in which you're using more than one muscle group at a time.

Squats are a great example of a compound exercise, as performing this movement requires the use of your quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, hip flexors and your core.

Over the next several weeks, I'll be breaking down other compound exercises, as well as isolation exercises and what they are!

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Progressive overload is when you gradually increase the weight, frequency, or number of repetitions in your strength tra...
11/10/2021

Progressive overload is when you gradually increase the weight, frequency, or number of repetitions in your strength training routine.

The reason for continually increasing the amount of stress placed upon the musculoskeletal and nervous system, is to stimulate muscle growth and strength gain.

If you're unsure of the best way to approach progressive overload, or strength training in general, don't be afraid to reach out to a qualified professional!

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Your back is the main support structure for your entire body, and so strengthening it will massively increase your overa...
08/10/2021

Your back is the main support structure for your entire body, and so strengthening it will massively increase your overall strength.

Alongside this, you'll also see a huge reduction in general back pain, a much improved posture and you'll be able to hold your form far easier when completing more strenuous activities.

It's extremely important to perform back exercises correctly, as the body relies so heavily on the back for almost every task it performs, so an injury can be incredibly inconvenient to say the least!

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Whilst there's no harm in training abs directly, it certainly isn't absolutely necessary. This is especially true if you...
06/10/2021

Whilst there's no harm in training abs directly, it certainly isn't absolutely necessary. This is especially true if you're targeting your stomach in the hopes of losing belly fat.

Indirectly, almost every exercise is using your abdominal muscles in some way or another, as most exercises force you to stabilise your core.

Everyone has abs, but how visible they are will depend entirely on your body fat percentage. Lowering this percentage can ONLY be achieved in a calorie deficit. Eat well, move more and change will happen!

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Deadlifts are a compound exercise that work your hamstrings, glutes, back, hips, core and traps. A lot of these muscles ...
04/10/2021

Deadlifts are a compound exercise that work your hamstrings, glutes, back, hips, core and traps. A lot of these muscles are also responsible for posture, which will help keep your shoulders, spine, and hips in alignment. You will also see a huge increase in your core strength and stability, when performed correctly.

Form is everything! Deadlifts are one exercise you do not want to be performing without proper form, as the risk of injury is relatively high compared to other exercises.

Finding someone to teach you the correct form and technique, can go a long way in injury prevention and insuring you are receiving all the benefits that deadlifts can offer!

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Are you bored of your current training plan? If so, it might be time to mix things up!Learning a new skill is a great wa...
01/10/2021

Are you bored of your current training plan? If so, it might be time to mix things up!

Learning a new skill is a great way of giving yourself something fun and engaging to work towards, and mastering it is yet another non scale victory! It can be challenging at times, but it's always super rewarding.

If you're interested in learning something new, like Olympic weightlifting, please don't hesitate to reach out to me!

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If you struggle with confidence in the gym, this can be extremely detrimental towards reaching your goals.Limiting the e...
29/09/2021

If you struggle with confidence in the gym, this can be extremely detrimental towards reaching your goals.

Limiting the equipment you use based on which area of the gym it's located in, or due to a lack of knowledge on how a particular resistance machine works and/ or how an exercise is performed correctly, can truly be stopping you from reaching your full potential.

The gym as a whole and especially the weight sections, can be incredibly intimidating to a lot of people. My advice would be to find someone to guide you through the areas of the gym you avoid, and to teach you those exercises you've always wanted to try. So when it comes to visiting the gym alone, you'll go in with a new found confidence and understanding that you can carry with you for the rest of your life!

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Training your legs will engage the largest muscle groups in the body. This helps to improve overall athletic performance...
27/09/2021

Training your legs will engage the largest muscle groups in the body. This helps to improve overall athletic performance, increase testosterone and support healthy movement patterns in your daily life. A strong lower body will also help to prevent injury and other health related issues caused by a sedentary lifestyle.

Because legs are the largest muscle group, training them will cause you to burn far more calories during, and even after you're done with your workout.

Add plenty of variation to your leg days to keep things interesting, and don't be afraid to try new things!

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