- The truth about fish oil
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Let’s face it, when it comes to health claims, most things are pure hype. It’s very rare indeed when something actually lives up to the hype or exposure it gets in the media.There's a lot of talk about the potential beneficial effect of fish oil and omega-3s on fat loss and changes in body composition.
Read more... - Top 10 Exercises To Keep You Pain & Injury Free – Part 1
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I want to share with you my top 10 exercises to keep you injury & pain free for 2010! The first exercise I am going to share you in part 1 could stop you from turning into the hunchback of Notre Dame!
Now in my book that is a plus! It strengthens and rehabilitates the external rotators of the shoulder joint, it will improve your upper body posture and prevent injury. Most people NEVER train these muscles, if they do they are either trained incorrectly (poor technique), or as a direct result of a shoulder injury. If you only train your shoulders in pushing/pulling movements and side/front/rear arm raises you are at risk of a rotator cuff injury (this is about 95% of the active population!).
Read more... - Ensure your weekend does not ruin your efforts in the gym
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It's all very well in the week. We have a routine nailed down, we know what time we wake up, what time we train, when we need to be at work, when the kids need picking up or the dogs need walking... everything seems to run like clock work. It's just easier to fit a healthier way of eating/living into a structured, organised routine... but what happens at the weekend when that routine gets thrown out the window?
Read more... - How sitting down all day has ruined your ability to squat properly
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I wanted to discuss what I think is one of the best exercises for your lower body. Now most people would say that squats (and dead lifts ) are the best exercises you can do for your legs…now I agree with that totally, but it depends on a number of things!
Read more... - Chin Ups And Pull Ups… How To Get Good At Them
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Do you suck at pulling?
No…sadly not that kind of pulling!
I wanted to talk to you all about pull ups and chin ups…and how to get good at them!
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