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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Wall sits are a beginner-friendly exercise that can be done anywhere… and they are incredibly effective at working the quads and thigh muscles. The exercise is “isometric” (no movement) and involves holding a parallel squat against a wall. Although the movement looks simple, you’ll soon discover it is incredibly tough and will have your thighs
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Just like you’re doing now, a few months ago, we set out to try and understand what the best Personal Trainer certification was. After painstakingly analyzing hundreds of online reviews, signing up for certifications ourselves to assess the study material and course format, and for some of the major certification providers, literally taking the exam
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If you’re looking to upgrade your squat routine, the Hindu squat (also sometimes referred to as the “Indian squat”), is a simple yet effective way to improve strength, muscular endurance, and balance… as well as helping to burn additional calories. Originating as a training technique for Indian wrestlers hundreds of years ago, this variation of
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If you’re looking to get certified as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, it’s more than likely you’ll come across SCC from ISSA during your research. It’s one of the most popular strength and conditioning certifications globally… so we wanted to gain first-hand experience and go through the course for ourselves to better understand the pros,
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As one of the top accredited personal training course providers and most recognized certifications globally, ISSA has an impressive reputation when it comes to delivering effective fitness knowledge. But how do their yoga certifications stack up against others? And what’s the difference between the Yoga Fundamentals and the Yoga 200 certificate? We’ve got you covered…
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We’ve curated 8 fitness trends that look set to make their mark on 2024 and beyond. Backed by data over a 5+ year period, this list aims to be as actionable as possible… whether you’re an everyday athlete looking for new ways to keep fit, or you’re a coach wanting to understand where fitness is
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Pilates is stepping back into the wellness spotlight. After seeing interest slightly fade over the past decade, the pioneer of studio fitness is back on the scene… and potentially in a big way. With new start-ups pouring into the space and numerous Pilates studio chains eyeing ambitious expansion, Pilates is trending. In one of our
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As the allure of traditional bodybuilding wanes, calisthenics, with its accessibility and focus on functional strength, is emerging as the new fitness darling. Below, we’ve got a few key takeaways to help you take full advantage of this trend. What is Calisthenics? Calisthenics is all about using your body weight for exercise. As opposed to
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Promoted as “The World Series of Fitness“, Hyrox is looking to fill a gap left open by the likes of CrossFit, Tough Mudder and Spartan events. With a mix of functional workouts and running, this European brand is expanding rapidly. Below, we take a bird’s eye view of Hyrox and why “fitness-as-a-sport” is probably here
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