Tight hips? Limited mobility? It’s time to talk about the samson stretch. This simple bodyweight movement doesn’t require any equipment, or even much space… but it can be transformative for your hip mobility. Better hip mobility means being less susceptible to injury and the ability to generate more strength and power from the pelvis. From …
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Pain in the wrists can feel very limiting when it comes to doing any sort of upper body strength training. Doing a basic bodyweight push up can be a no-go, for instance… so what in the world are you supposed to do? With a flood of research highlighting the benefits of strength training, especially for …
Having strong abs and obliques goes beyond just the aesthetic benefits… these muscle groups also play a vital role in our overall mobility and functional movement. A strong core helps improve posture, aid strength training, reduce back pain and support better stability and balance. We’ve outlined a beginner-friendly, 5 minute ab workout below, that you …
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A list of the best hip mobility exercises may not sound like the most exciting thing… but here’s the punchline, the far majority of us actually have tight hips and this is causing all sorts of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as lower back ache, knee pain and limited movement. Sitting for long periods and a …
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If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the different ways to keep fit and get strong, or you’re not seeing the results you’d hope for by doing bodyweight movements, this barbell workout plan is for you… Because when it comes to strength training (and all the benefits this brings), it’s hard to look past …
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As we age, our bodies naturally undergo various changes that can lead to our joints and muscles feeling stiff. This can make even simple tasks like getting out of bed or climbing a flight of stairs feel like a challenge. The good news is that there are ways to overcome this natural loss of flexibility, …
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Gentle on knees… intense on muscular development, deficit reverse lunges are a fantastic exercise for so many reasons. The movement may not be the first exercise you think about for training your legs… but the outcome of using it in your workout routine can be substantial. The deficit is created by lunging backwards from a …
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If bodyweight exercises or free weights just aren’t doing it for you anymore, the slam ball might be just what you need. Slam balls are great for dynamic and functional movements, and they not only add an element of fun to your workouts, but are also really effective at engaging multiple muscle groups at once. …
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If progress with a certain exercise or lift has plateaued, or your entire workout seems to be going nowhere, we’ve got 9 simple ways you can ignite your fitness routine and start seeing some new PBs in no time. Sometimes progress can be difficult, especially if you’ve been lifting weights for a while, but we’ve …
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Stretching brings with it some serious health benefits, well beyond just increased flexibility. And we’d guess you probably know you should be doing more stretching in your fitness routine… but either forget to do it or simply don’t know where to start. But fear not, we’ve created this simple full body stretch routine to highlight …
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