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Functional training is a type of exercise that focuses on training the body for the activities that it performs in daily life. It involves exercises that mimic everyday movements, such as pushing, pulling, squatting, and lunging, and is designed to improve strength, mobility, and balance. If you feel like you need some improvement in your functional training workouts, here are a few tips: Start with proper warm-up: It's important to warm up before any workout, but it's especially important for functional training exercises, because they often involve multiple joints and muscle groups. A proper warm-up will help to increase blood...

Nobody questions the value of exercise training for optimal athletic performance and improvement,  but today we’re talking about recovery, which is an equally important component of a training program as it gives the body time to repair, rebuild and strengthen itself between workouts. Here are 4 Key points of recovery you should be implementing in your training plan: MOVE First key point of great recovery is the movement. Move your body in any type of movement. Walk, run, cycle, swim, etc. - just keep it moving.  Moving is very important for your health and here’s why: It increases dopamine Improves...

Here's an unpopular opinion: you don’t need fully equipped gym to see progress and results. And I actually agree. Let me introduce you to three KEY pieces of exercise equipment you just gotta have for best results: BARBELL, DUMBBELL and KETTLEBELL.  What are the perks of them? I suppose you’ve found yourself in a situation where you went to the commercial fitness and it was packed, right? With these three you can work out literally anywhere and anytime, at home, outdoors, on vacation, you name it.  It’s not expensive. You shouldn’t look at it in a way that you are spending money...

Parties, drinks, delicious food, treats,... December is here and 'tis the season to enjoy & let loose. It can get pretty hectic during this time of the year and we know it can be hard to stay active. You might think you can't handle it all, but that's why we’re here to tell you that you CAN do it! These are our five tips to stay fit this holiday season. 1. Drink a lot of water We all know drinking water is extremely important, but did you know that drinking plenty of water suppresses appetite and boosts your metabolism, which...

Aiming to get fit for the first time, or getting back into fitness after a spell away can be a daunting prospect. Navigating the minefield of misinformation spread around the internet is hard work.  We believe in sorting the myths from the truths and giving you the correct information to enable you to train effectively, which will lead to a healthier and happier life. #1 Working out makes you tired  It is in fact quite the opposite. Working out releases endorphins and gives you a boost which will add a spring to your step for your entire day. It is...