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Functional Training vs Gym Training

Most of us train at the gym for functional strength and fitness, in other words, strength and fitness that we can use in our daily lives or that is transferable to our sport, work or lifestyle. Is your gym training achieving this or is there more you could do to maximise your training benefits?

The Benefits of Resistance Training

Learn about the many benefits resistance training has to offer including improving bone density, posture, fat loss and so much more! Its one of the best forms of exercise for so many reasons.

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Suffering from Knee Pain?

Suffering from knee pain? Patellofemeral syndrome could be the cause, read more here...

Healthy Snack Ideas

If you are going through the day not eating anything or eating big meals with 5-6 hrs in between then it's time to start snacking! Here are some ideas to help...

Warm up before going out

Warm up before going out... dynamic exercises to help you prepare for exercises in the colder months

The Importance of Good Technique

The importance of training with good exercise technique so that you can transfer your gains in the Gym to everyday real life movement patterns

Breathing when Weight Training

Breathing is important for more than just oxygenating your tissues, it helps with exertion and stabilising your core. Learn how to breath correctly for efficient movement with your weight training.

The Pelvic Floor

What is the pelvic floor and why is it so important? The pelvic floor has an important role in pelvic and core stabalisation, read more here...

Stretching to improve your flexibility

Stretching is an important part of training both for warm up (dynamic stretching) and cool down. It can also aid with muscle recovery and help to improve flexibility. Here are a few static stretches you can do on your own to help increase your flexibility and improve range of movement.

Inversion Therapy for Back Pain

To fully comprehend why inversion therapy can be a helpful tool in aiding with back rehabilitation it is important to understand a little about the spine.