Gym intimidation feels brutal, but the audience is imaginary. Here’s how to feel less intimidated at the gym: the spotlight-effect science, plus 6 real fixes. You’re mid-set, and you catch someone glance in your direction. Instantly you’re sure: they saw your form wobble, they’re judging the weight you picked, they know you don’t really belong …
In every gym, you’ll hear two types of sounds: People working hard The unmistakable boom of someone slamming weights The first one? We love. The second one? Not so much. Slammed weights aren’t just loud or disruptive, they actually damage equipment, shorten its lifespan, and create safety hazards for other members. Here’s the real reason …
For years we have been told the best way to get fitter and stronger is to lift something heavy, whether that’s a barbell or our own bodyweight. What if how we put it down was just as important? We all love a power move, such as running, jumping, throwing balls, swinging kettlebells or scaling walls. …
Put those weights down! How ‘eccentric’ exercise opens up a whole new world of fitness Read More »
Time is a finite resource. If you’re going to spend it in the gym, chances are you want to optimise your investment by doing the best exercises for your fitness goals; building strength, managing weight, improving mobility or otherwise. The phrase “best” is subjective in this context – everybody is playing a different hand based …
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Muscle strength is crucial for good health, particularly as you get older. But muscle naturally deteriorates with age, and as people in the U.S. live longer, doctors are increasingly aware of issues related to the gradual loss of muscle function, called sarcopenia. The condition tends to accelerate after age 60, leading to a higher risk …
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Gyms often exclude people with disabilities due to a combination of physical accessibility issues, a lack of staff training, and a lack of inclusive design thinking. Many gyms are not designed to accommodate wheelchairs, smart canes, or other assistive devices, and their staff may not be equipped to provide appropriate assistance or modifications for individuals …
Personal trainers need to continuously re-train to stay updated with the latest research, techniques, and best practices in the fitness industry, ensuring they provide effective and safe training for their clients. This also helps them maintain and improve their own fitness levels and skill, which is essential for credibility and motivating clients. Staying Current with …
Ever wonder why, despite all your efforts, you’re not seeing the results you crave? You’re not alone. Most people in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s aren’t getting the results they want from their current exercise routines. Whether you want to look good, feel great, lose fat, tone up, improve heart health, gain strength, boost your metabolism, …
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An example of an EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workout would be: 10-minute EMOM of Deadlifts: First minute, perform 8 reps of deadlifts with a moderate weight Second minute, perform 6 reps of deadlifts with an increased weight Third minute, perform 4 reps of deadlifts with a heavy weight Repeat this pattern for the …
Olympic champion Sarah Lindsay shares her tried-and-tested formula Sarah Lindsay “really doesn’t like doing loads of sit-ups”. That may seem hard to believe, looking at her uber-toned middle – but the three-time Olympic speed skater believes core strength is built elsewhere in the body. While the bid for a summer six-pack may leave most of us blasting through crunches …
It can be tempting to step on the scale following a week of intense workouts at the gym to check whether you’ve gained any muscle – but chances are, you haven’t. In reality, building muscle doesn’t happen overnight – and it requires significant work and commitment to see results. Noticeably, substantial muscle gain is more …
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