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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

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The Science of Caffeine

The Science of Caffeine

With approximately 90% of adults in the world consuming caffeine daily and the UK coffee industry contributing over £17 billion to the economy each year, it is clear that caffeine is a staple ingredient in society and people’s lives. So what is caffeine? Visit our blog and find out more about the positive and negative effects of caffeine.

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.

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Learn More and Earn More: How to Increase Your Worth as a Personal Trainer

Learn More and Earn More: How to Increase Your Worth as a Personal Trainer

Becoming a Personal Trainer is not only a rewarding career choice but also one with great potential for growth and financial success. To maximise your worth as a Personal Trainer, there are some very simple but effective steps you can take to ensure that you are continuously improving.

During this blog, we will explore the steps you can take to increase your value as a Personal Trainer, from initial certification to continuous professional development (CPD) courses, finding your niche, and ultimately, increasing your earning potential.

Frankfurt Book Fair

Frankfurt Book Fair

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Reducing Anxiety and Depression with Physical Exercise

Reducing Anxiety and Depression with Physical Exercise

The mental health problems that have received the most attention are anxiety and depression. Most studies that have examined the relationship between exercise and an overall reduction in anxiety and depression have demonstrated a link to the other. Exercise appears to be associated with positive changes in mood states and a reduction in overall levels of anxiety and depression.