The scarecrow exercise, or sometimes referred to as “shoulder scarecrows”, is a great way to improve shoulder rotator cuff strength and mobility. It’s beginner-friendly, ease to adapt and ultimately helps to get the shoulder joint moving… which is important for anyone who works at a desk or spends a lot of the day hunched over …
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An estimated 300 million people practice yoga around the world (according to the International Yoga Federation). That’s a lot of people getting their daily oommmmm on. But… not all yoga is the same. From Vinyasa to Hatha to Ashtanga, different styles bring with them unique health and wellbeing benefits. So, when it comes to doing …
If you’re looking to kickstart your fitness routine, there’s nothing quite like an online fitness program or app to help provide structure, guidance, and motivation. They’ve come a long way in recent years and the quality of exercise programming, coupled with fancy tech, means the world of online exercise is undoubtedly thriving. From celebrity-led live …
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We first heard about WeStrive when we were searching for the best software for Personal Trainers. Although the platform has fewer reviews than some of the older names in the industry, every review they do have is extremely positive. Customers talk about how easy it is to use, how much they’ve saved by switching and …
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With millions of app downloads and a strong social media following, Gymondo is a brand certainly worth taking note of if you’re looking to upgrade your home workouts. Primarily targeted towards women, the app includes a diverse range of workouts and exercise styles, progress tracking features and an impressive recipe section. Established in 2017, Gymondo’s …
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If you’ve spent even just a few minutes on social media in the last decade, it’s more than likely you’ve heard of Kayla Itsines. The original “fitness influencer” rose to fame with the release of the BBG (Bikini Body Guide) e-book, which eventually evolved into the Sweat app and brand. Fast-forward a few years, and …
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Established in 1988, ISSA is one of the most recognized and respected Personal Trainer certifications in the world. They have almost half a million students, across 174 countries. With glowing online reviews and a strong brand presence, we wanted to explore what this certification was really like, to help anyone who wants to become a …
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The plié squat is a great variation of the traditional bodyweight squat, that involves a wide stance and feet pointing outwards. This stance opens up the hips during the squat, putting more emphasis on the inner thighs and adductors. Although it shares similarities with the sumo squat, there are some differences, as we’ll discuss later …
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The Thread the Needle stretch is a calming, beginner-friendly yoga pose, that targets the back, shoulders and neck. It involves a gentle rotation of the spine, which creates a deep stretch across the thoracic region of the back (an area that is often hard to reach). The Thread the Needle exercise also lends itself for …
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The Sorenson Hold is an effective isometric exercise to strengthen the lower back, as well as the rest of the posterior chain. It originates from an assessment in Physical Therapy from the 1960’s, that was designed to examine someone’s muscular endurance in their lower back. Today, the exercise has become popular in all sorts of …
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