Posts in “Exercise”
My Top 5 Pieces of Home Exercise Equipment
Whether you want to admit it or, we’ve all at least thought about exercising in our own homes. Whether it’s an “innovative NEW piece of fitness equipment” that you bought from a shopping channel, the latest celebrity exercise DVD, or a saved scrap of paper containing an “at home” workout from a fitness magazine, we’ve all done it. Here […]
Read articleLeeds Abbey Dash – 6 Week Running Plan
If you live in Leeds you are bound to have heard about the Leeds Abbey Dash, the annual 10k held towards the end of the year – a nice flat course, great for a PB at the end of the running season. The Leeds Abbey Dash is suitable for all types of runner, so if you’re new to […]
Read articleAre You Squatting Correctly?
Odds are if you’re a PT client or a gym member at one of our Leeds Personal Training Studios or if you exercise on a regular basis, you’ve completed squats. Squats are a fundamental exercise that everyone should have in their exercise armoury. The squat has huge potential to develop strength, speed, acceleration, endurance and […]
Read articleExercises For Ankle Rehabilitation
Exercise Rehabilitation for Ankle Injuries At some point in our lives we will all have or will “twist” or roll our ankles. In some cases this will be more severe than others. Whether we experience a higher or lower grade sprain, or even a fracture, many people will continue to suffer for months, years, or […]
Read articleTraining For Your Body Type – How Does Height Affect Training?
When we consider training, generally certain groups of individuals have generalised training goals which tend to dependent on their age, gender, social background, interests, and previous experiences in the world . These goals vary from a desire to increase muscle mass, lose body fat, tone elements of their body or improve fitness. As a personal […]
Read articlePersonal Training Success Stories – Justyn Franklin
September’s Personal Training Client of the Month – Justyn Franklin Justyn started his training 12 weeks ago, weighting in at a starting weight of 284lbs, I can proudly say he is well on his way to a new leaner, stronger Justyn. With a current body weight of 248lbs, that’s a massive loss 36lbs, or to […]
Read articleLucy’s 10 To 1 Workout
This 10 to 1 Workout from Personal Trainer, Lucy Harrison, is a real lung burner if you push yourself to the max! It is great for developing your fitness levels and fat burning and can be performed anywhere so there is no excuse! Before you start your 10 to 1 workout mark out a 50m […]
Read articleDon’t Forget to Bend Those Knees!
I had a harsh reminder to never take what would seem part of a normal routine for granted on holiday this week. I’d set up a little station in the gym and set up a barbell to press. I was chatting away and not paying attention to what I was doing and as I lifted the bar my […]
Read articleRugby Workout – Upper Body Workout
Rugby training places a substantial focus on the lower body, with factors such as acceleration, agility, deceleration, sprint velocity, strength, vertical jump all requiring development. Therefore when an opportunity to develop or top up the upper body strength is presented it’s got to count to producing a more powerful, agile rugby player. When we look […]
Read articleHow Do I Get A Six Pack?
One of the most common quests in the gym is how do I get a six pack? If I had a pound every time I got asked that I’d be a millionaire! Some of you may not want a full six pack, but just a more defined stomach. So, how long does it take to […]
Read articleHernia Recovery Exercises
Hernias and Rehabilitation If you have suffered from a hernia and are looking to get back into activity safely without re-injury or exacerbating your hernia it is important to address the commonly weak areas that may have contributed to the development of a hernia. In a lot of cases with hernias a weakness in the […]
Read articleRugby Strength Lower Body Workout
The Rugby World Cup is coming to town, all eyes are going to be on rugby for the next couple of months. Why not get out there and shine on the pitch? Rugby has great strength demands to allow players to physically drive opponents backwards and generally carry themselves around the pitch. It is important […]
Read articleThe Pros and Cons of Outdoor vs Indoor Running
Is running on the treadmill better for your joints? Is running outside physically harder than running indoors? Does different terrain make a difference? This blog is going to look at the pros and cons of outdoor vs indoor running to help you make an informed decision about which one is right for you. PRO’s: Indoors […]
Read articlePreventing A Hernia During Exercise
What Is A Hernia? A hernia occurs when a portion of an organ (usually the intestine) protrudes through a defect in a muscle or soft tissue. This defect is usually a small tear or rupture allowing the organ tissue to be pushed through. A hernia can occur in several areas of the groin and abdomen […]
Read articleEquipment Free Workout
Many of you reading this blog will often travel with work with no access to a gym on your travels, or you may need to workout at home but not have any equipment. This equipment free workout is perfect for those times, when you need to have a workout but don’t have access to a gym. […]
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