We’re now in to that time of year where the New Years Rush has died down and it’s back to the gym regulars keeping at it. But why do most people fail when setting their New Years Resolutions of losing weight, getting stronger, being more healthy? SMART Goal Setting is where 95% fail. S –
David “Avocado” Wolfe. Ok, first up chuckle at the self given middle name. If you were going to give yourself a middle name it wouldn’t be after something that resembles a shrivelled testicle. Ok, now the chuckles have died down, let’s take a look at this charlatan. The dictionary definition of a charlatan is: “A
There are so many methods available to help your squat. These are also the methods that many get confused with, so lets keep this simple. 1 – Foot positioning Foot positioning like every other part of a squat is totally dependant on your biomechanics. Straight forward toes or toes out, there is no right or
1 – Not eating enough. 90% of people trying to lose weight are already eating way below the number of calories they should be. The number of clients I have worked with who are eating close to HALF of what the should be intaking and are normally aghast when told what they should be on!
1) Simplicity. Keep it simple. Why squat with a TRX on a bosu ball rather than squatting with an Olympic bar? Programmes that attempt to keep people’s “Gym Boner” are normally nonsense. Stick to the basics. Master the basics. Watch the basics work. Tip. Get a programme or a coach. Learn to understand what helps
Definition of the word Functional: 1 – of or having a special activity, purpose or task. 2 – designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive. A word that in the fitness industry people have taken to extremes. My take on the word functional when in use with training. ANY exercise that helps you
1) Pills, shakes and potions DONT work. Herbalife, Body by Vi, Arbonne and the Avon lady aren’t reputable places to go for nutritional advice. If I want to buy a car I don’t go to the Pound Shop. What’s the common denominator with these “products?” They are expensive, non maintainable and have no empathy for
As a huge cynic, my thoughts on the latest doping controversy of 1/3 of athletes have “suspicious” tests are as follows: 1 – The other 2/3 of athletes are doing a fantastic job of keeping things covered up. There will be a small amount of “natural” athletes, but it’ll be easier finding the needle in
So American Football Linebacker James Harrison has caused a bit of a storm by telling his kids to hand back trophies they were given as they didn’t win them. The trophies were given for making an effort and taking part but Harrison believes it doesn’t teach them anything. Personally, I agree with Harrison. In life
Herbalife. Body By Vi. Juice Plus. Aloe Vera products. What do they all have in common, apart from any self respecting and educated Fitness Professional hating them? They are all Multi Level Marketing strategies. Now this isn’t anything unusual in the sports supplement industry, we have sponsored athletes and brand ambassadors pushing them daily. Where
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