There is always a time when you can’t get to the gym, or don’t have the hour or two to get there do the workout and get home. If you haven’t set your own home gym up, there is still a lot you can do. You won’t get you the gains that you will get from going to the gym, lifting weights and completing your full program, but they certainly aren’t easy, and will at least help you maintain your work, and take no time at all…which means no excuses.
Glute Activation 101
Something different today, a video post. No time to write and this was faster. Excuse my extreme Aussie accent that I didn’t realise I had until I heard myself. Quality isn’t there sometimes but I think you get the drift. Enjoy. Feedback would be nice…more or less video posts? Glute Activation 101 from LaurensFitness on […]
Eccentric: Hammer Your Hamstrings
Hamstrings can become the forgotten muscle. They aren’t the sexiest muscle and in a lot of programs they don’t get enough devotion. So, how do we get more bang for our buck and hit those annoying hamstrings harder? With eccentric exercises of course. What Is Eccentric Exercise? There are two types of muscle contractions. Concentric […]
Push-Ups: Don’t Miss Out
The push up is one of the oldest exercises in the book, and for good reason. It works. People have used it throughout time to build strength, get a better physique and prove their manliness! The thing is, this exercise is simply one of the best you can do for your shoulder health. You are […]
Wide Grip Bench: Do You Need It?
Shoulder problems are common in the weightlifting circle. A lot of shoulder complaints come after Bench Pressing. Most injuries from weightlifting come from incorrect lifting. If you are having shoulder issues, check your grip, it might be too wide. What Is A Wide Grip? Wide grip bench press is classed for research reasons as anything […]
Injury Prevention: The Ultimate Checklist
Nobody wants injuries. Whether you are an athlete, a weight lifter, a runner or someone trying to get fit, injuries suck. The good news is you can do a lot to prevent them. See how many of these points you can check off. Are you being safe in the gym? 1. Warm Up I’ve said […]
Healthy Knees: 10 Tips to Prevent Pain
UPDATE: Make that 11. We’ll start with the 11th, because since I wrote this post originally I now think it’s one of the most important. Fitness, health and recovery is often a contentious area and one where opinions and facts change constantly. Thanks to advances in science and research, the best people to turn to […]
Mobility Vs Flexibility: Do You Understand Them?
Mobility and Flexibility are two terms you hear used frequently, and often at the same time. Both are very important, but they are two very different concepts. Mobility is the new term that gets thrown around a lot, but with very little understanding of what it actually is… Flexibility and Mobility: What Is The Difference? […]
Isolation Exercises: You Still Need Them
The fitness world is starting to come around now. There is still a lot of crap out there, but better concepts are becoming much more prevalent. There are myths floating around the fitness world that just never seem to be totally abolished. On the other hand, there are many incidents where certain theories or practices […]
Foam Rolling: Get On It
Massage therapy is a necessary part of recovery and adaptation, but it can make a massive dent in the hip pocket. If you want an easy, cheap, and effective way to relieve the aches and pains that are slowly building up against your body, look no further than your own long, round and hard piece […]