functional training

Do you train with intensity and how much do you push yourself when you exercise? How important is the intensity of a workout when it comes down to getting results? The importance of intensity I believe that it is often intensity (also described as a big concentration of power or... Read More

Do you sometimes wonder how to get a six-pack? Believe it or not, every single one of us has a six-pack. The trick is to know what to do to reveal and enhance it. Although there is a lot more to it, this requires building ab-muscles but predominantly losing fat. Get Lean In order... Read More

This article is about some tips on how to make waking us easier when you’re planning on doing a workout. I think many of us can resonate with the difficulty of waking up early to work out in the mornings. On one hand it is awesome and kick-starts the day. On the other hand... Read More

No-one really likes to get old. Here is a list of foods that will keep you more youthful and look younger. Olive Oil Not only do the monounsaturated fats contained in olive oil support healthy arteries and a healthy heart, but olive oil also contains polyphenols, a potent... Read More

Holidays are the best time of the year and we all love a bit of indulgence!  Being in a different environment, on a different schedule, sometimes no access to gyms or other training locations and no equipment, often leads to loss of motivation and a decrease in fitness levels... Read More

The Kettlebell swing is a ballistic exercise to train the posterior chain. The kettlebell is swung from just below the groin to somewhere between the upper abdomen and shoulders, with the arms nearly straight. The key is effectively thrusting the hips, not bending too much at the... Read More

Tabata workouts are very popular, and there are reasons for it. We quite often perform Tabata sets or workouts but what are they and where do they come from?   First of all, what is the definition of a Tabata set? Tabata training is a type of high intensity interval training... Read More

What is better, slow and gradual or fast weight loss? In the past the general rule always used to be ‘slow and steady’. These days, research says that it actually doesn’t really matter. Both ways can have pros and cons, and what works for one person, won’t... Read More