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Weight Loss for Petrol Heads
Read more: Weight Loss for Petrol HeadsOK, so if you didn’t already know… I like my cars, more specifically I like my Jaguar cars. That’s actually how I first met Coach Ken. I organised a Jaguar event over at the National Space Centre, Leicester, and one of my guests invited Ken to join us for dinner at the hotel. This is […]
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Pyramid Sets
Read more: Pyramid SetsPyramid sets, also known as “pyramid training” or “ascending/descending sets” are a resistance training technique used to progressively increase or decrease the intensity of a workout within a single exercise. This method involves adjusting the weight lifted and the number of repetitions in a systematic manner. Pyramid sets can help target different aspects of muscle […]
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Creatine Monohydrate
Read more: Creatine MonohydrateCreatine monohydrate, a naturally occurring compound found in small quantities in certain foods and synthesised within the body, has emerged as a powerhouse in the realm of sports nutrition and fitness supplementation. Renowned for its ability to enhance physical performance and contribute to overall well-being, creatine monohydrate has become a staple for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts alike.
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Drop Sets
Read more: Drop SetsDrop sets are a weight training technique used to extend a set past the point of muscle failure. The basic idea is to perform an exercise until you can no longer complete a full repetition with good form, and then quickly reduce the weight and continue the set. This process is repeated with further reductions […]
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Omega-3 (Vegan)
Read more: Omega-3 (Vegan)Vegan sources of Omega-3 fatty acids offer numerous health benefits, providing an alternative for those who follow plant-based diets or have dietary restrictions. The primary Vegan Omega-3 source is Alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), which the body can convert into Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), although this conversion is less efficient compared to direct consumption […]
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Bench Press
Read more: Bench PressThe bench press is a popular compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform the bench press with proper form.
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The Law of Progressive Overload
Read more: The Law of Progressive OverloadAll workouts ever created have one thing in common: progressive overload This is the gradual increase in weight, volume, intensity, frequency or time training in order to achieve a specific goal. Basically, the teeny tiny incremental improvements you make each time you step into the gym, lace up your trainers or enter the swimming pool. […]
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General Physical Preparedness (GPP)
Read more: General Physical Preparedness (GPP)This is a form of general training and conditioning used to improve strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and skill. It’s completely non-specific. Instead, it encourages lots of big, functional movements that use universal motor recruitment patterns and improve work capacity – the amount of training you can complete (recover from) and adapt positively to. It might […]
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TRX Row
Read more: TRX RowA TRX row is a type of exercise that targets the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and traps. It also engages the muscles of the arms, particularly the biceps. The TRX row is performed using TRX suspension straps, which are adjustable straps anchored to a stable structure, such as a […]
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Barbell Row
Read more: Barbell RowThe barbell row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the lats, rhomboids, traps, and rear delts. It also engages the muscles of the lower back, biceps, and forearms. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform a barbell row. 1. Setup 2. Starting Position 3. Execution 4. […]
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