Tag Archives: workout
Don’t Let Goals Stop Your Progress
Every Saturday morning I get up early to do my powerlifting training. Last Saturday was no different, except for the fact I was testing out my max competition lifts, all in the one training session. I hadn’t done this since…
Push-Up Power
Push-ups are a great exercise, and can be done anywhere! Many of my female clients have goals of being able to do push-ups on their toes, and with the right technique, practice and perseverance, they all get there in the…
5 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Heavy
Being a competitive powerlifter, I obviously have a love for lifting heavy weights and being a personal trainer, I love to share this love with my clients, especially women who before training with me would never have thought about giving…
Tabata Training
The tabata training method is named after the Japanese scientist who brought this type of training to the worlds attention following his 1996 study. Tabata training is a type of high intensity interval training (HIIT), an exercise strategy that uses…
Dealing With Exercise Muscle Cramps And Stitches
I’ve had many clients ask me over the years what causes muscle cramps and side abdominal stitches. Below is a short article explaining what they are, why you might get them, and how to avoid them. What are muscle cramps?…
Top 10 Workout Songs Of 2012
Below is a guest blog post from our fantastic trainer Holly, sharing her top 10 workout songs of 2012. There’s no denying that music can motivate us to work harder – to push you to limits that you didn’t think…