People usually consider a warmup as doing a few stretches and then getting into the main training they want to do at the gym. The stretches that an uneducated trainer will perform will, most likely, be static passive stretches. These are stretches where the limb being stretched is supported. Commonly this means they sit on the ground and try and touch their toes… Then they start warming up the the actual exercise they want to do.…
Dave Hala from the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team has set a new club record for the Bench Press. The Broncos Strength & Conditioning Coach is Dan Baker. He creates an impressive atmosphere within the gym which motivates everyone to push for personal bests each time they are in there. The Broncos focus a lot on developing explosive power and it really shows in their development.…
The Strength & Conditioning Coach has a number of barriers to break through. Sometimes their opinions will be opposing to their peers, sometimes the athletes will ignore them. Many times the popular media will influence the beliefs of administrators and the Strength & Conditioning coach has to fight against that too. Now the internet gurus are attacking and no punches are pulled.…
Body Detox is a popular fad with many detox methods around. I've found the best method... and it's free! Fasting will completely clean out your system and boost your immune system. The best part of fasting is that.... It's FREE.…
Eggs are a powerhouse food that I've always relied on. Whether it's muscle building or fat loss, eggs can deliver... not to mention it's one of the few foods that has naturally occurring Vitamin D. Some have tried to give eggs a bad rap about cholesterol and fat, but it's all rubbish, probably started from rival food industries. If there' one thing you should eat, it's eggs. Especially when it's part of a high protein breakfast.…
Guest Post from Jennica Corliss…
I tried out a Giant Set for my upper back with HUGE success :) I didn't do it as complex as I should have, but it was an experiment worth sharing. I've included a full Giant Set Back workout at the end of the post for you to try. This routine will guarantee a strong, thick back that will cast a shadow where ever you go!!!…
============================ Multi-Angle Giant Set Back Training ============================ Giant Sets work really well for the back. The back is so complex with so many groups of muscles it can take a lot of work to fully develop them. Giants Sets will take out the guess work and provide a thick, wide back that will get you noticed in any gym...…
Guest Post from Jennica Corliss…
Fads come and go and the latest one I've seen is Bodyweight Exercise Programs. Let me show you that you don't need to pay money to learn how to exercise at home for free. The thing with bodyweight exercise is that you won't grow huge muscles. You will develop great health and fitness and, if you eat right, you can get lean. But you won't look like your favourite actor or some secret agent. You'll just look like you, but in a healthy way...…
