Tag: Fitness

The Effects of Music on Your Training Session

The Effects of Music on Your Training Session

Music preference whilst training is a very personal choice and can often cause debates in the gym when the tracks playing are not to everybody’s liking. The obvious choice for most people is to wear headphones and listen to their own carefully compiled playlist. 

Overload System and Consistent Strength Gains

Overload System and Consistent Strength Gains

An extremely common training system that’s being discussed around the fitness community is the Overload principle, or Progressive Overload.

A very simple explanation would be that it involves continuously increasing the amount of stress placed on the body while allowing the body to adapt to the training. It’s an excellent method for building strength and muscle mass. Your muscles are forced to adapt to the increasing stress caused by lifting heavier weights in various methods and techniques.

Understanding Post-Workout Recovery

Understanding Post-Workout Recovery

You love to exercise, push yourself and you appreciate the exhaustion that comes from a high-intensity workout. However, you don’t always get the results you want, you feel like your… READ MORE

Advantages of Kettlebell Training

Advantages of Kettlebell Training

Kettlebell training is a very effective and efficient exercise method with many benefits. It improves your cardiovascular fitness while burning calories and provides a complete a full training session in a relatively short amount of time.

How to Get Stronger Without Getting Bigger: Building Strength and Muscle Density

How to Get Stronger Without Getting Bigger: Building Strength and Muscle Density

Many individuals aspire to increase their physical strength without necessarily adding significant muscle mass. Whether it’s for athletic performance, weight management, or personal preference, there are methods to achieve greater strength gains without substantial muscle growth. This blog will explore how to get stronger, the possibility of increasing strength without getting bigger, and whether it is possible to simultaneously build muscle and burn fat.

Why Community Running is Important

Why Community Running is Important

Running is a reliable friend who encourages us to keep our bodies and minds healthy. Even during our busiest times, we can still be part of the running community. If we cannot make group runs work for our schedule, and can’t find the energy required to coordinate meeting a friend, we are still not alone. Community can always be a part of our lives that provides the joy of connection in the daily hustle of life.