In the realm of fitness and personal training, rest periods are often overlooked but are a crucial element of any effective training programme. Understanding the science and application of rest ...

Dynamic stretching is a method of stretching that involves movement and muscular effort to facilitate the stretch. Perform this stretching with controlled, gentle, and repetitive motions. It is widely ...

Functional training is a form of exercise that aims to train the body for activities performed in daily life. It emphasises movements and exercises that enhance the body’s ability to perform real-life ...

Cross-training is an exercise regimen that integrates various forms of physical activity to improve overall fitness, reduce injury risk, and enhance performance. It involves engaging in multiple ...

Understanding the lactate threshold (LT) is essential for athletes and coaches aiming to enhance performance and endurance. This guide delves into the concept of lactate threshold, its importance in ...

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are a group of conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles and spine, and are a common cause of severe long term pain and physical disability. Special ...

The use of a Personal Trainer is becoming more and more popular. It is important that your client understands the advantages of working with a personal trainer, some of these include: For a client to ...

Hadyn Luke posted this on Tuesday 14th of November 2023 Hadyn Luke 14/11/2023 The subject of fitness is very complex and comprises many different components. The word “Fitness” is often linked to ...

Proteins are made up of basic units called AMINO ACIDS. Around 25 amino acids exist in nature and of these, 8 are deemed ESSENTIAL. They are ESSENTIAL as the body cannot make these and they have to be ...

Over recent years, fat in our diet has been the subject of intense concern and in fact most people believe that fat is bad for them – WRONG! Fats are vital in our diet. We need fat for general health ...

Carbohydrate is the main fuel for the body. Unlike fats and proteins, carbohydrate has no other functions in the body than to supply it with energy apart from a small amount of dietary carbohydrate ...

Flexibility refers to the range of movement possible at a joint or joints and will be influenced by the type of joint (ball and socket, hinge etc). The agonist or prime mover creates movement at a ...