Workouts

If you’re looking to strengthen your core, it’s hard to look past planks. They’re an incredibly effective way at targeting the abs, obliques and lower back. But, there’s quite a lot of misconceptions about this seemingly simple exercise. In this article, we delve into the specifics of planking, providing insights into the average plank times […]

Meet “rucking,” hiking’s beefed-up cousin. All you need to do is strap on a backpack weighing around 10-35% of your body weight and take on nature’s trails. It’s as bare-bones as a workout can get, yet it packs some serious benefits. This blend of cardio, strength, and endurance training is an underrated type of exercise,

To stride confidently up hills and navigate rugged paths, a bit of prep work can go a long way… and we’re not just talking hiking gear. Strengthening specific muscle groups and following an effective hiking workout plan can make all the difference to your hiking. You’ll be able to hike for longer, experience less discomfort

Trying to understand what a good dead hang time is? We’ve got you covered… this guide provides some useful benchmarks to aim for (based on fitness level and age), as well tips for improving your overall dead hang time. Be careful not to become too obsessed with averages though, as there are so many factors

Weak gluteus minimus muscles can lead to all sorts of musculoskeletal issues, such as back, hip and knee pain. This is because they play an important role in hip stability, abduction and internal rotation. They may not be as famous, or big, as their close neighbor, the gluteus maximus, but an effective fitness routine should

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

Whether you’re struggling to kickstart a new fitness routine, or your existing workouts are going nowhere, we’ve got a 7 day workout challenge that will get you burning calories, building functional strength… and all without needing any equipment. This workout challenge includes different exercises each day, so you can discover new ways to move your

Weight plates are primarily used as an effective way to add load to barbells or equipment like the leg press machine (or even tib bars)… but, this simple piece of strength training equipment can also be used as a standalone tool for resistance training. Specifically, when used to target your abs, weight plates are perfect

Using a custom workout planner is a great way to make your fitness routine more effective. Whether you do this with the traditional pen and paper, or leverage a fitness app to automate all of this for you, we’ll discuss some key things that you should consider when making a workout plan that is personalized

The deadlift is an incredibly effective strength exercise for anyone… and shouldn’t just be seen as something reserved for strongmen and powerlifters. It’s a compound movement that packs a punch in terms of benefits, and improves strength, muscle mass, bone density, athletic performance, and weight loss. So, if you’re completely new to lifting… or want