‘Deload week’ explained
The perceived idea that you generally need to constantly lift heavier, has it's advantages, but also does including a deload week into your regime. Setting goals for your lifts is very motivating and once you [...]
Support muscle growth with protein shakes
Why are protein shakes post-workout important? Protein is the main nutrient which everybody needs to support their internal and external repair process and the immune system. My suggestion is that you consume a generous amount [...]
Importance of unilateral training
Single-limb ‘Unilateral’ training is a big driver of a strong and balanced physique What is unilateral training? This term means to perform an exercise that works one limb independently or are more targeted towards one [...]
Improve your strength
Strength is an important component of success in most athletics events, and therefore should be an essential part of most training programs. The time spent in training for strength should be proportional to the requirement [...]
Top 5 mistakes every gym member makes
1. Focusing on your phone The thought of going to the gym doesn’t exactly thrill most people so it only makes sense to get your workout done in as little time possible. That means eliminating [...]
Simple principles for your next workout
There are many ways to increase the effectiveness of your training session. Here are a few things to consider when planning for your next training session. Rest Periods 60 second rest in between sets prevents [...]