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Anti-HIIT: the smart way to do cardio

Anti-HIIT: the smart way to do cardio

If you’ve been following me on instagram, you’ll have noticed that over the past few months, I’ve introduced what I call Anti-HIIT cardio sessions. I first developed the format as a way to get in my low intensity steady state (LISS) cardio workouts at home during quarantine, but I’ve really come to appreciate its benefits and practicality. An added bonus is that it’s fun, varied and time-efficient, given that it can be done from the comfort of your home.

How to Do Push-ups Perfectly

How to Do Push-ups Perfectly

Most of us are doing a lot of push-ups now, which is awesome because it’s one of the best-bang-for-your-buck exercises. But, most of us are doing them incorrectly in at least one way or another and even advanced lifters tend to screw this exercise up. I want to show you five common push-up mistakes and show you exactly how to perform a push-up the right way, so you get the most out of this valuable exercise.

The 3-Step Squat Warm Up

The 3-Step Squat Warm Up

What does your current squat warm-up look like?    Foam roll the living heck out of the quads, calves and hamstrings? A 15 minute, hip focused stretch-a-thon? What warm-up? I Just SQUAT!   Whatever your approach may be, we all want the same thing - squats to...

3 Reasons Your Glutes Suck

3 Reasons Your Glutes Suck

Before you scroll down the page in search of that magic exercise - the ONE that’s standing between you and a curvaceous and powerful #peach, I want to take an entirely different approach. You see, it’s not necessarily your exercise selection that is to blame. At least...

Core vs Abs – Best of Both

Core vs Abs – Best of Both

There is one fitness goal that dominates all others - shredded abs. Its no surprise really, a lean and defined mid section is widely considered the hallmark of a great physique. Which might explain why notable bodies like Brad Pitt in Fight Club are still talked about...

The #1 Problem With Training For Aesthetics

The #1 Problem With Training For Aesthetics

If you were to ask a dozen people why they're spending time in the gym, you'd likely get a dozen different answers. And that makes sense: most of us are motivated by some personal driving force that's specific to our own lives. But if you were to take the exactitudes...

5 ways to train smarter

5 ways to train smarter

From 5 minute treadmill jogs to 45 minute stretching routines, warming up for weights varies widely among gym goers. Though doing anything beats rocking up to the squat rack after being desk bound for 8 hours, carrying out a random, non-specific warm up (of any length) will only lead to lacklustre training.