The bear squat is a great exercise to activate the lower body and core. It involves holding a bear plank (knees bent and held just off the floor) before straightening your legs to lift your glutes upwards (so you end up in a downward dog position). Although this sounds simple enough, there’s no opportunity for […]
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The lower trapezius plays a vital role in scapula (shoulder blade) stability. This contributes to improved posture, reduced neck and back pain, and is essential for movements like lifting, pulling, and throwing. Whether you’re carrying groceries, throwing a ball, or doing a pull-up… strengthening the lower trapezius makes things easier. We also find lower trapezius
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Sometimes you’ve got to take a step back, to move forwards… And in this instance, we’re not talking metaphorically, we’re literally talking about the benefits of physically stepping backwards. Walking backwards on a treadmill is trending… and for good reason. It’s a simple way to boost quad activation around the knee, which can subsequently help
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Does it feel like your workouts are going nowhere? Hang in there… we’ve got 8 reasons why you might want to incorporate hanging exercises into your fitness routine. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or experienced in the gym, we’ll also explain how to get the most out of these types of exercises as
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Sliding leg curls are a great way to refresh a hamstring workout that’s going nowhere. Although it doesn’t involve lifting heavy weights, it’s certainly no walk in the park. This unique exercise requires careful muscular control throughout the movement and it’s perfect for anyone who prefers exercising at home. We often use it as a
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What’s the difference between walking 5km and running 5km… or pretty much any distance for that matter? We’ve got the lowdown on things like calories burned, muscles worked and impact on your joints when you walk and run 5km, so you can decide which one is best suited to your fitness goals. Quick Summary Walking
Hill sprints can be a great addition to any workout routine. Although the concept of sprinting up a hill sounds simple enough, it’s far from easy… but for those brave enough to accept the challenge, it brings some seriously impressive benefits. This guide outlines everything you need to get the most out of hill sprints,
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According to new reports from Statista, 60 million people now run to keep fit in the US alone… and the amount of people training for marathons doubled from 2021 to 2022, according to Strava data. Running is simple, accessible and there’s no “gymtimidation”… and these factors are spearheading new growth opportunities, particularly for those interested
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You might see the phrase “G2OH”, or “GTOH” in CrossFit and other functional workout classes. These abbreviations stand for “Ground to Overhead”, which is basically an umbrella term that allows athletes to decide how they want to lift a weight from the ground to an overhead position (as opposed to specifically mentioning an exercise, such
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The Single Leg Romanian deadlift (RDL) is an incredibly effective functional movement to help build stability, strength and power. It’s a unilateral lower-body exercise (i.e., each side of your body is tested separately) that primarily targets the posterior chain and core muscles. Whether you’re an elite athlete or someone who spends a lot of the
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