Exercises

The burpee broad jump is gaining momentum in fitness circles… spearheaded by its inclusion in HYROX and CrossFit workouts. It’s a variation of the traditional burpee that includes jumping forwards, instead of on the same spot. In theory, it sounds simple enough… but in reality, it’s an incredibly challenging movement that demands a lot, both […]

The standing cable row is a beginner-friendly exercise primarily designed to strengthen the muscles of the back. It’s a horizontal pulling movement, which means there’s more trapezius activation compared to vertical pulling movements (like pull-ups)… and as we’ll explain, that provides some really important benefits for musculoskeletal health, as well as athletic performance. In this

Ready to add a *twist* to your workouts? Then it’s time to talk medicine ball side throws. This dynamic twisting exercise not only packs a punch when it comes to strengthening your core, but it also activates your chest, shoulders, lats and lower body. We discuss how to perform the movement properly, benefits, common mistakes

Forget *burning* calories…. kettlebell swings completely incinerate them. This exercise is an amalgamation of strength, cardio, and functionality, offering a full-body workout in a single swift movement. In this article, we’ll unpack just how many calories kettlebell swings can burn and explore the factors that affect this. Quick Summary Calories Burned During Kettlebell Swings Kettlebell

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

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

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

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

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,

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