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Don't Forget Leg Curls!

When it comes to training hamstrings, Deadlifts, Romanian Deadlifts, 45 Degree Hip Extensions and Low Pulley Pull Throughs all feature prominently when I look through the existing programs of prospective clients.

While the hamstrings do extend the hip (the category in wh...

How to sleep like a baby.

Sleep is an essential part of our health. This is the time the body repairs damage from psychological stress. If you are an athlete or just regular trainee then sleep also allows body to adapt to your latest training session resulting in you coming back stronger than be...

10 Ways To Increase Physical Activity

The health and fitness benefits of being highly active are without question.

That said, I know that time is scarce for many of my clients.

In response, I came up with this list (which some of you may also find useful) to help them consistently increase t...

Stop focusing solely on weight loss.

Focus on fat loss and building muscle.

Your body will look better, be healthier, more durable and you'll age better.

When is it suitable to train to failure?

It is...

- When you have a high training age (those that do need to expose themselves to higher training intensities to ensure that they keep improving).
- During your final set of a particular exercise (not every set).
- If you are using machines (not m...

Learn to move before you add load.

One of the most common mistakes I see from trainees is focusing on adding weight to their lifts before learning how to move properly.

It is much easier to learn a new movement correctly, if the load is light not HEAVY.

I know it's frustrating especially when ...

The Power of Accountability

We all know what we need to do to get in shape right?

Chances are, that you’ve heard the term ‘calorie deficit’ and it's significance when it comes to fat loss.

You probably also know it’s a smart idea to consume more protein if you are looking to lean out or muscle...

Great results are as much about improved health as much as aesthetics.

This is what happens when you follow a sensible eating regime along with consistent training.

Not only has this amazing Total Transformation member improve his strength and confidence but he has taken dramatic strides toward...

No pain, no gain?

While you should be training hard and adding more load to your lifts and reps to your sets over time, not being able to walk properly for a week is not a sign of a good workout.

Things that can increase your muscle soreness in a session are;

• Doing new exercises (especially ...